As you know I am a passionate foodie and really love to promote Queensland produce. Every month I will be letting you know what is hot in our neighborhood from the paddock to the plate.

This month look out for:
Persimmons, just coming into season from the Mary Valley and the Sunshine Coast and should be available at your local fruit shop or the farmer’s market. Should you want to know more, check out the website below.
www.persimmons.com.au

Custard apples also from the Sunshine Coast are now in season too. This hugely nutritional fruit is extremely versatile and can be used in desserts as well as savory dishes.
www.custardapple.com.au

Something different from the farmer’s market
-tiny Sebago potatoes, these are gorgeous boiled or steamed and tossed in melted butter with fresh mint with a barbequed salmon steak or a nice rib fillet.
-purple king beans, these are interesting as they look almost purple but turn green when cooked.
Look out for Wild Fallow Venison. With the winter months coming, this is going to be a heavenly treat featured at Anise, Freestyle Tout and QA Hotel. What I like about this product is that it is environmentally sustainable, locally harvested, processed in traditional European methods (hung with the pelt on for five days), tender and flavorsome and completely free of chemicals and antibiotic-free.
Some of you may not be aware but Queensland is now producing some great wines. My hot favourites this month are:

Robert Channon Pinot Gris
You will love this with any asian inspired salad

Witches falls wild ferment chardonnay
This is a richer traditional style chardonnay and is perfect with chicken or pork.

If you see these on the list at your local, try a glass… or two. Enjoy!