As our regulars know, there is never a better time to be eating fresh organic produce than summer, with the most wonderful cherries, mangoes, apricots, peaches and nectarines in season. Our Fruit Fantasy Box is a great way to get a mix of delicous, fresh seasonal organic fruit every week. Combine this with our Eat Your Greens organic vege box, and you have all of your fresh produce needs covered...stress free to your door! A time saving, healthy and convenient way to shop....

In keeping with the summer theme, the prestigious Fruit/Veg of the month this newsletter is cherries, which as you will see are not just delicious to eat, but very good for you as well! So whether it is late Xmas gifts, or organic fruit, veg and groceries delivered anywhere in Sydney or Melbourne, you can register for our fantastic home delivery service, and a minute later you will be ready to shop!

Happy shopping and seasons greetings to all of you...

The Team at OrganicFood.com.au

Fruit of the Month: Cherries

Apart from being delicious (especially at the moment!!), cherries have some great nutritious characteristics, including being fat-free, sodium-free and cholesterol-free. They are also a good source of fibre.

Cherries have been shown to have several health benefits. They contain anthocyanins, which is the red pigment in berries. Cherry anthocyanins have been shown to reduce pain and inflammation. Anthocyanins are also potent antioxidants.

Cherries have also been shown to contain high levels of melatonin, which may assist in reducing the risks of heart disease. Besides being an anti-oxidant, melatonin has also been shown to be important for the function of the immune system, and may also promote more restful sleep.

Cherries have a very short fruiting season. In Australia they are usually at their peak around Christmas time, in southern Europe and America in June, and in the UK in mid July.

Finally some cherry trivia facts...

The Romans are believed to have discovered sweet cherries in Asia Minor in about 70 BC and introduced them to Britain in the first century AD.
Although the fruit has always been popular for dessert and culinary purposes, cherries were used during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries for their medicinal properties.
Hot cherry stones were once used in bed-warming pans and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream associates cherries with love and romance!!!

Source and for more facts, visit: www.choosecherries.com.

Healthy Organic Xmas Gift Ideas

We have a couple of great gift ideas, which we think are healthier and more thoughtful than some of the more conventional (and less healthy) gifts often given at this time of year. And its not too late to have them organised and delivered pre Xmas!!

Idea one is our fantastic gourmet hamper - not only is it beautifully presented in a pine box, it is packed with healthy, certified organic (and also very useful!) gourmet products. People really appreciate receiving luxury products such as olive oil, balsamic vinegar, jam, hot chocalate and herbal teas. A present they can actually use! These items will last well into the new year. We do sneak in some chocolate as well (certified organic of course!). Home delivered in the period before Xmas, this hamper has proved to be a sure fire winner over the years.

A more unusual idea, but we think an excellent one, is to buy a friend or family member a fruit and veg box, to be delivered either pre Xmas or into the new year. You can select a one off box as a gift in our mixed box shopping aisle, but to really encourgage someone to improve their healthy eating habits, we offer a 4 week classic box package, at a 10% discount to the equivalent weekly prices. What better way to say "I care" than by giving someone delicious, seasonal, fresh organic fruit and veg to their door for a month! All the details you need to order are contained on our website.

Recipe of the Month: Baked Fresh Salmon with Home Made Cucumber Yoghurt Dressing

This months recipe was sent in by Suz Baker, a regular customer from the northern beaches in Sydney. Thanks Suz, wonderful recipe and very simple to make, especially with all of the fresh organic ingredients conveniently delivered to your door!

What you will need for 2 people:

2 salmon steaks
tandori paste (or a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and garlic as an alternative)
1 large organic cucumber
fresh organic mint
Paris Creek organic natural yoghurt
Head of organic broccoli L
oose organic spinach leaves
Hastings Valley organic fetta cheese

Instructions

Place two salmon steaks in an oven proof dish, and spread on a 5mm layer of tandori paste (for a less spicy alternative, try a mix of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a dash of lemon juice and crushed garlic) on top of the steaks. Cook in the middle of the oven at 180 degrees (fan oven) for approx 25mins.Remove the seedy part of the cucumber and dice into very small pieces. Chop the fresh mint leaves. Mix the cucumber and mint with half a cup of the yoghurt. A wonderful complement to the salmon. Serve with steamed organic broccoli and fresh spinach leaves mixed with chunks of fetta cheese.

Any Queries About Our Organic Food Delivery?

Please call us or email leonie@organicfood.com.au.

Thanks for supporting sustainable agriculture and organic farmers.

The Team at OrganicFood.com.au.

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