March's Fresh Produce: Grapes, Figs, & Stone Fruit

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Sydney news today from the Daily News Now. March is the prime time for seasonal produce down under, with grapes, figs, early apples, pears, stone fruit, melons, tomatoes, zucchini, and shepherd. Avocados hitting markets at their peak freshness and best prices. Shoppers can also grab the last of the mangoes, has avocados, and cherries before they fade out. Cooks like Sydney Food Educator Karima Hazeem, swear by this approach, letting Lebanese grocers and farmers market dictate their menus based on what's. Abundant and cheap right now. Market owners and Melbourne, such as Dominic Malika at Preston Market and Julian Vistigian at Prahran, echoed that sentiment, noting perfect growing. Conditions have led to plentiful supplies of these items. Figs stand out this month, with a glut driving down prices since their February debut, making them ripe and ready for easy snacking. Grapes are another winner, dropping to about $5 per kilo for high quality seedless varieties

1:02in black, green, and red. Stone fruit like plums and clingstone peaches should hold strong through months end, while zucchini shines for dishes like stuffed kusa and yogurt or tomato sauce. Avocados are shifting from hast to shepherd, so stock up on favorites while you can. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Headphones and a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.