Big Al's Local First Fruit and Vege in Townsville, Queensland | Speciality food shop

Big Al's Local First Fruit and Vege

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4772 7102

Address: Castletown ShoppingCentre, Kings Road 4812 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://castletown.com.au/stores/big-als-local-first

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24.01.2022 THIS WEEKEND ONLY! You’ll go bananas over our weekend special! Pop into Big Al’s for bananas at $1.99 kg, until Sunday. Banana Club Members can enjoy bananas for .99c kg!

23.01.2022 Make shopping easier by preordering your fresh fruit & vege from Big Al’s Give us a call and we’ll even deliver to your car - perfect for those busy mums and dads! Place your order today via [email protected] or phone 4772 7102

23.01.2022 This week’s top pick is the Australian asparagus Spring is the peak season for asparagus and its distinctive flavour pairs well with potatoes, salmon, eggs and even pasta. Select asparagus that looks fresh, bright green and has closed compact spears with tight scales. Fresh asparagus will easily snap at the bottom part removing the spear. ... Asparagus is easy to cook and loaded with nutrients and you can steam, boil, barbeque and stir-fry the spears as per your liking!!! See more

23.01.2022 Come in and grab a fresh Aussie pineapple, on special at Big Al’s this weekThe perfect tropical snack that not only tastes good, but is good for you too!

22.01.2022 We have fresh, locally grown Rosella in-store now This gorgeous fruit has been harvested from our very own backyard, Crystal Creek!

22.01.2022 $1.49 for a 1kg bag! This week’s top pick is the ultimate refreshing crunchy Lebanese cucumber from northern New South Wales When buying, look for firm, dark green cucumbers without blemishes or soft spots and store it in the crisper section of the fridge. Cucumbers are versatile due to their mild flavour. Make them the star in salads, dips, sandwiches or cocktails!

22.01.2022 Check out our awesome specials this week

22.01.2022 MANGO SEASON Mango buckets both Bowen and R2E2 for $10!!!

21.01.2022 Take a look at this weeks specials!

21.01.2022 This week’s top pick is beautiful lychees from Far North Queensland Delicious 1kg bags of lychees are now available at Big Al’s for $13.99! A good source of vitamin C and fibre, lychees can be used in fruit salads, drinks and plenty of delicious summer desserts. Choose fruit that is firm with red or pink skin, and store in the fridge for up to a week.

20.01.2022 This week’s hero is the luscious Kensington Pride mango from Northern Territory! A medium-sized yellow to orange fruit tinged with a pink blush, the Kensington Pride mango has a sweet and tangy flavour with a rich, juicy and succulent flesh. The tropical aroma is a good indication but be sure to look for firm ripe fruit that gives slightly to the touch. Store unripe mangoes at room temperature but not in direct sunlight. Once ripened, store them in your fridge crisper for u...p to three days. Nothing beats a cold mango on a hot day. Treat yourself!

19.01.2022 WEEKEND SPECIALS Locally grown (Ingham) Jap Pumpkins are .99 cents p/kg this weekend!!! We also have locally grown whole seeded Tiger Watermelon for .99 cents p/kg!

17.01.2022 An opportunity to join the Big Al’s team!!! Do you know someone perfect for this position? Tag them below or feel free to email [email protected] for more information

17.01.2022 Look at all those colours Fully stocked and ready! Grab the weeks’ fresh fruit & vege from Big Al’s!!!

16.01.2022 SNAP UP THESE WEEKLY SPECIALS THIS WEEKEND!!!

16.01.2022 Gem Squash anyone!? Roast it, stuff it, bake it, boil it

12.01.2022 It's that time of the week!!!

12.01.2022 Fresh, local Spaghetti Squash has arrived!!! We have received a lotttt of messages about these and they’ve finally come into season Get your hands on one today! #supportlocal #spaghettisquash

11.01.2022 Fresh fruit hacks for Halloween!!! The kids will love Boo-nanas, Apple Monsters and mandarin Jack-o-lanterns. Only 3 more sleeps

11.01.2022 How good do these snacks lookPop in to see the team for fresh local fruit & vege and support our local farmers!

11.01.2022 PICK OF THE WEEK! Leeks are related to onion and have a white, slender bulb with flat, dark green leaves. They can be used to replace onions in a recipe and will give a slightly sweeter, milder onion flavour. Although the dark green leaves are not always used they are perfect in a soup or stew when cooked for a longer period.... The white base of the leek (above the roots and stem) is often eaten raw. Leeks are an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of dietary fibre and iron.

10.01.2022 Take a look at this week's awesome specials!

10.01.2022 Fresh Apricots for 3.99kg in a 1kg Bag at Big Al’s This bright, juicy, fragrant fruit can be enjoyed on its own, used in savory dishes or desserts. Choose apricots that are firm but not hard. Allow them to ripen at room temperature; however, once ripe store them in the refrigerator. Impress your guests! Grill halved apricots (seed removed) and serve topped with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream and torn fresh mint leaves

10.01.2022 Check out this week's specials!

10.01.2022 LOCAL PRODUCE Sweetlife Produce is a small, family run farm in the Giru area (south of Townsville). They currently grow three different varieties of Squash - Gem Squash, Sweet Dumplings and Spaghetti Squash. Sweetlife are a keen advocate for regenerative agriculture farming practices. NO plastic lay mulch is used, instead they use natural mulch such as sorghum! Fresh Spaghetti Squash has arrived at Big Al’s. Get in-store today and help support our local farmers

09.01.2022 Button mushrooms for $5.99kg! until sold out * Wondering how to keep mushrooms fresher for longer? Keep them whole in a brown paper bag and keep the bag closed. Store them in the main compartment of your refrigerator. The paper bag adorbs excess moisture from the mushrooms so they don’t get soggy or mouldy!

09.01.2022 There’s nothing quite like a weekly special! Take a look

07.01.2022 THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS!!!

07.01.2022 Fresh Cauliflowers are on sale at Big Al’s for $3.99 Hurry in, while stock lasts! We think we’ve won the cauliflower game with this incredible loaded cauliflower casserole Ingredients:... 2 medium sized cauliflowers from Big Al’s 6 slices of bacon 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 4 spring onions finely chopped 2/3 cup of sour cream 150 grams of sour cream Salt & pepper Full method at https://www.foodnetwork.com//loaded-cauliflower-casserole-

06.01.2022 This week’s top pick is North Queensland rockmelon... and it's in plentiful supply at Big Al’s! Select unblemished, netted beige-coloured skin fruit with a sweet smell and store at room temperature until cut. When buying pre-cut rockmelon, make sure it has been refrigerated. Once cut, wrap and store in the fridge for up to a week. ... For a quick after-school snack, blend rockmelon, strawberries, honey and ice cubes until smooth and serve cold! See more

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06.01.2022 Dragon fruit for$7.99 kg at Big Al's! What does it taste like? Dragon fruit has a sweet, delicate taste that could be qualified as "tropical." It is described as a cross between kiwi and pear or kiwi and watermelon. The texture is somewhat creamy with little seeds, similar to kiwifruit!

05.01.2022 This week's hero is the pineapple Delicious ripe golden pineapples can evoke the tropics with it's sweet juice even on the coldest days. Smell the bottom of the pineapple to gauge its level of sweetness... Plentiful at the moment, pineapples can be enjoyed on their own or be used in sweet and savoury dishes. Add chunks in skewers, toss them in noodles or simply caramelise them with brown sugar for a delicious dessert! Grab some local gold pineapples for $2.50kg at Big Al's this week

04.01.2022 Sunday’s done right Come in and see us today to grab your fresh fruit & vege for the week ahead!

04.01.2022 FRESH KUMQUATS!? Yes please! This gorgeous fruit is locally grown in Annandale #supportlocalTownsville

01.01.2022 Where does our local produce come from? Damon is a third generation farmer on the banks of Crystal Creek (Mutarnee, to be exact ). Damon’s family grow Zucchini, Gold Zucchini, Cucumbers, Gold Squash, Paw Paw, Passionfruit and Lime! Damon and his family are involved in every step of the farming process, from planting to packing and Damon himself personally delivers fresh produce to our store early of a morning. Pop instore to find the freshest Gold Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber and Paw Paw delivered by Damon this morning!

01.01.2022 Big Al's weekly specials are BACK!

01.01.2022 2 PUNNETS FOR $5!? Take advantage of this ‘berry’ special deal this weekend