Culina Market
Apricots, Australia
Best grown in regions that have cool winters instead of heavy frosts, apricots are mostly harvested in Victoria and other southern Australian states. This small velvety-skinned fruit has a medium to firm consistency with a sweet or tart flavour, depending on its variety. Its exterior ripens into shades of yellow to orange, with an occasional blush of red on the side from exposure to the sun. With a juicy bite, they make for the perfect energy boost to get through the day.
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Gariguette Strawberries, France
Available between February and June, this delicious spring strawberry is an old Provençal variety that’s prized by top chefs for its lovely perfume and exceptional flavour that’s reminiscent of wild strawberries.
Shaped like elegant pointed cones, enjoy the delicate sweetness of these berries with a flute of chilled champagne. For a simple dessert, dress them with a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar or serve them with sweetened whipped cream. Not sure what to do with the excess? Make a homemade strawberry jam that pairs perfectly with scones and clotted cream.
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Mara de Bois, France
Carefully developed in France, Mara de Bois strawberries are round, conical-shaped berries in a deep red. Glossy in appearance with prominent seeds, its sweet flavour and intensely fragrant aroma are perfect in fruit tarts, shortcakes, and crepes. Alternatively, serve it simply on cheese plates or with fresh cream. Mara Des Bois can be cooked down to make sauces, syrups, and fillings for macarons, croissants, sorbets, and ice cream. Macerated Mara De Bois can also be used in beverages such as mimosas, cocktails and summer spritzers. Mara Des Bois have a very short shelf life and should be consumed as soon as possible.
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Nectarines, Australia
Dubbed the ‘Nectar of the Gods’ for its highly aromatic and juicy flesh, nectarines are one of Australia’s most in-demand fruit for export. Rich in phytonutrients, their skins come in shades of red and yellow, or red and white. When the flesh separates easily from the stone they’re known as freestone varieties, when the flesh adheres firmly to the stone, they’re known as clingstone varieties. Taste the high quality of nectarines yielded from Australia’s clean environment and ideal climate.
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White Asparagus, France
White asparagus heralds the arrival of spring. Unlike the green variety, white asparagus is grown without daylight. Photosynthesis doesn’t take place because the plants are grown in the dark, hence the white colour. As the spears grow, soil is piled on top to deny them any light source.
To harvest them, a special knife is used to cut or dig up the asparagus below the surface before they grow through the soil. As it takes more effort to produce this ingredient, white asparagus is more expensive than the green variety. The flavour of white asparagus is mild and slightly sweet. The plump spears are best boiled until tender and paired with a rich sauce such as hollandaise or a lighter vinaigrette dressing.
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