The_AustralianWomensWeeklyFood-Issue23_2017

CHERRIES

BUYING

Look for firm fruit with stems intact.

Fruit should be evenly coloured

without discoloured or soft patches.

STORING

Store in a shallow bowl at room

temperature for up to 3 days. Pitted

cherries can be frozen to use in the

off−season. Place in resealable plastic

food storage bags, dispel air, then label,

date and freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw in the fridge overnight on a

plate lined with paper towel.

LYCHEES

BUYING

Select firm fruit with skin intact.

Skin should be evenly coloured

without soft or wrinkled patches.

STORING

Store in a plastic bag, left open

to prevent condensation, in the

fridge for up to 2 weeks.

NECTARINES

BUYING

Choose fruit that feels heavy for

its size. Fruit should have a sweet

aroma and yield slightly when gently

squeezed. Avoid fruit that is bruised.

STORING

Keep in a shallow bowl at room

temperature for up to 4 days.

Once ripe, place in the fridge

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MANGOES

BUYING

A ripe mango is fragrant and

yield when pressed gently. H

mangoes ripen after picking,

unless you want to eat it that

best to buy a firmer one and

to ripen at room temperature

STORING

Once ripe, mangoes are very

perishable, so refrigerate the

double−wrapped in plastic or

a closed container so they do

perfume other food, for up to

RASPBERRIES

BUYING

Look for berries with a vibrant colour

and an even texture. Always check the

base of punnets for excess juice or

bruised berries.

STORING

Store in the fridge, in the punnet to

protect them from getting squashed,

for up to 3 days. If leaking excess

juice, place on a plate lined with

paper towel.

Nature’s bounty

Taste the season with this showcase of luscious fruit.

From berries to stone fruit, there’s plenty to enjoy.

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