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Mushrooms – Edible Medicinal (King Trumpets, Shittakes, Lion’s Mane, Coral Tooth, Pioppino)

Maddrake Mushroom Farm (Organically Grown) - Girralong, NSW

Local and Fresh Picked premium medicinal mushrooms from the very passionate Jahdi at Maddrake Mushrooms. The Edible Medicinal Mushroom box is a delicious mix of tasty, freshly harvested organic medicinal mushrooms that promotes health and longevity. The variety of mushrooms in the box will vary based on seasonality, and can include a mix of the following mushrooms:

King Trumpet mushrooms have a superior protein content when compared to other mushrooms, especially because they contain up to eight types of amino acids that cannot be replaced by other food substitutes and are therefore an excellent food for your body.
Shiitake mushrooms contain high levels of the antioxidant L-ergothioneine which helps prevent cell breakdown and encourages a faster cellular renewal process, leading to healthy collagen and elastin production. FUN FACT: Ergothioneine is only produced by bacteria and fungi. Mammals - such as us - need to consume and absorb it from an external source.
Lion’s Mane mushrooms provide a wide range of powerful health benefits, and when eaten, improve digestion, strengthen the immune system (by regulating bacteria in the gut and intestines), and lower your body's lipid profile via the soluble fibre binding to cholesterol in the small intestine and moving it through the rest of the digestive tract for disposal.
Coral Tooth mushrooms are a close relative to Lion's Mane mushrooms containing similar compounds as well as 'corallocins' which are known for their for their nerve growth benefits
Pioppino mushrooms have both anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, they are also high in antioxidants and are known to offer osteoporosis support.

These mushrooms are nutrient-dense with immunomodulatory properties and are all low in calories, fat and salt but high in protein. They (specifically) contain all the essential amino acids your body needs to stay healthy and are the ONLY fresh vegetables that contain Vitamin D! How to Cook? If in doubt you can cook these mushrooms the same way you would cook button mushrooms. Here are some great cooking tips that make them even more delicious though: • Always cook mushrooms on a medium heat (not high) for longer, around 10-15 minutes. It cooks them down more thoroughly and gives you a better flavour. • Fry or sauté them in butter and/or oil with tasty accompaniments such as shallots, garlic, herbs and salt and pepper to season. • Lion's Mane - dry fry this mushroom for a few minutes with no oil/butter to remove excess water. Then cook as normal according to your preference.

Details $15.00 250g Tray

Sustainable, Organic, spray free, fresh produce, Macksville, Nambucca, Dorrigo, Urunga

Onions – Brown

Cafresco Organics NASAA#3362 - Kooweerup, Victoria

Certified Organic. Onions are foundation of most meals in our cuisine. Not only to they add their distinctive flavour and aroma to our dishes, they are also full of medicinal qualities that can be attributed to their widespread use across the world. High in vitamin C and a good source of fibre, onions are sodium, fat, and cholesterol free and provide a number of other key nutrients. Has been for ages recognised as a powerful anti-imflammatory.

Details $4.95 kg

Sustainable, Organic, local, spray free, fresh produce, Macksville, Nambucca, Dorrigo, Urunga

Onions – Red Spanish

Cafresco Organics NASAA#3362 - Kooweerup, Victoria

Certified Organic. Subtle flavour make these beauties a winner in salads & wraps, or as a base for a simple cheese & kalamata omelette. We often keep a jar of red onion soaking in vinegar (and sometimes chilli), for a great all round condiment. Plenty of vitamins and minerals, including folate, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamins C, K and B-6.

Details $8.50 kg

Parsnips

Bauer Organic Farm ACO#4151A - Lockyer Valley, QLD

Distinctive flavour, great roasted or in soups. High in Vitamin C it is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Also high content of Vitamin E, which is great for your skin.

Details $19.00 kg

Spring Onions

Homegrown Organics (Organically Grown)- Near Kempsey - Rollands Plains, NSW

Fresh picked spring onions. Use in stir fry or salads.

Details $6.80 Bunch

Potatoes – Desiree

Black Crow Organics ACO#10706A - Lockyer Valley, QLD

Full of flavour! The perfect choice for Potato Salad. They make gorgeous mash or are equally delicious boiled, roasted, baked or pureed.

Details $6.60 kg

Potatoes – Dutch Cream

Biofarms ACO#12641 - Tassie

Certified Organic. The queen of potatoes! A large waxy oval potato with yellow flesh, thin skin and a rich, buttery taste. They make gorgeous mash or are equally delicious boiled, roasted, baked or pureed.

Details $6.60 kg

Potatoes – Kipfler

Biofarms ACO#12641 - Tassie

Certified Organic. The BEST roasted potato ever. Par boil them first, then toss in garlic, salt and rosemary and pop in the oven till golden brown and crispy...

Details $10.00 kg

Potatoes – Sebago

T & S Hillbrick Organics NASAA#3970 - Narracan, Victoria

Certified Organic. The Maris Piper has a golden skin and creamy white flesh with a fluffy texture. A versatile all rounder, great for chips and roast potatoes, but also good for mash and wedges. A naturally gluten-free antioxidant, potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin B6 C and are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. These organic beauties are full of the goodness nature intended for you & with an outstanding flavour and texture, you will know the difference.

Details $5.95 kg

Pumpkin – Butternut

Mt Whitestone Organics Dem#651 - Lockyer Valley, QLD

Certified Organic. Beautifully sweet and creamy, great for caramelising in the oven..

Details $4.50 kg

Pumpkin – Jap (Kent)

Georgia Hickman (Organically grown) - Gleniffer

Certified Organic. A hardy, fast growing vine that is one of the most widely cultivated foods on the planet. Very low in calories, no saturated fats or cholesterol & rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, & vitamins. Makes an awesome dip when roasted & blended with yoghurt, fresh chilli and tarragon.

Details $3.95 kg

Radish bunch or loose

Peninsula Fresh Organics ACO#1361 - Baxter, Victoria

Perfectly natural spice, colour & crunch – there is no other quite like the radish! Good source of vitamin C, folate, fiber, riboflavin and potassium, as well as good amounts of copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, and calcium.

Details $6.95 Bunch

Rhubarb

Homegrown Organics (Organically Grown)- Near Kempsey - Rollands Plains, NSW

You know winter is right around the corner when Rhubarb comes around! Stewed Rhubarb with vanilla bean custard is such a warming treat - and our Apple and Rhubarb crumble recipe comes out of the draw as we collect kindling for the first fire of the season...

Details $8.50 Bunch

Sweet Potatoes – Gold

Oaklands Organic Farming ACO#11396 - Atherton Tablelands, QLD

Certified Organic. Makes awesome chips! Nutrient-packed. Roast, steam, chuck in soups and casseroles. Vibrant colour and delicious flavour

Details $8.50 kg

Tomatoes – Round Gourmet

Dain Mavin Organics SX#21019 - Corindi, NSW

Organic. We just love GOOD tomatoes! Rich red, plump, juicy and full of flavour, a good tomato can make your day. It's hard to beat a ripe tomato, sliced in half with a generous sprinkle of good salt. We often keep a tomato sauce in the fridge too, which we make simply by frying off some onion and garlic with olive oil, and adding a bucket of overripe tomatoes. In a couple of hours she's ready and we've got tomato sauce for the week! Tomatoes are one of the lowest calorie vegetables around, they are also very low in fat contents and have zero cholesterol levels. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Technically speaking, a tomato is classified as a fruit - but as foodies, we like to group it together with other savoury delights, so here we are choosing to classify it as a vegetable - hope you don't mind :)

Details $17.00 kg

Turnip – Harukai Salad Bunch

Homegrown Organics (Organically Grown)- Near Kempsey - Rollands Plains, NSW

Local, Certified Organic. Distinctive flavour, great roasted or in soups. High in Vitamin C it is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Also high content of Vitamin E, which is great for your skin.

Details $7.95 each