Fruitman Sam in Croydon, New South Wales | Speciality food shop

Fruitman Sam

Locality: Croydon, New South Wales

Phone: +61 420 906 061

Address: 212 Elizabeth St 2132 Croydon, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.fruitmansam.com.au

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25.01.2022 Hello Friends, Thanks for the patience with the Winter fruits. Im seeing some long awaited stone fruits at the markets but as its still early season sweetness is a concern. I will be selecting some trays for the fruit boxes, once Im happy youll see them in the mixed boxes in the coming weeks. What you will definitely see is cauliflower, celery, sweet potatoes, red and brown onions, carrots, truss tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, avocadoes, baby cos, English spinach, pears, bana...nas, apples, tangelos and blueberries. Happy Sunday!

25.01.2022 Hello Friends, Were shopping local this weekthe Japanese pumpkin and broccoli have been harvested in Sydney, to be specific, Windsor. The beautiful raspberries on the other hand will be driven down from Queensland, like most of the berries over Winter. Zucchini, cucumber, carrots and broccoli should be appreciated. Truss tomatoes and avocados make for excellent toast toppings and the fruit bats amongst us get to enjoy grapes, bananas, pears, apples and mandarins. Happy Sunday!

24.01.2022 Hello Friends, Its freshening up out there. Time to move away from the salad items and bust out the roasting veg Brussel sprouts, red and brown onions, washed potatoes, sweet potatoes and Dutch carrots are sure to entice many of you. Ill add silverbeet, zucchini and baby broccoli because weve gotta eat our greens. And our fruit for the week will be bananas, grapes, pears, apples and mandarins. ... Happy Sunday! Gav

24.01.2022 In Winter we go north for berries. Smelling and tasting as good as they get. Thank you QLD. #fruitmansam #homedelivered #eatmorefruitandveg

23.01.2022 Hello Friends, Last box of 2019! Im running a very similar box to last week, heavy on festive fruits but with a nice array of veg for the much needed vitamin intake.... Carrots, truss tomatoes, baby red cap (punnets), cucumber, baby cos, avocadoes, broccolini, bananas, nectarines, pears, apples, peaches, mangos and cherries. Thank you SO much for your support this year, it means the world. Have a lovely time with whatever you get up to. Bring on 2020! Kindly, Gav and Team

22.01.2022 Hello Friends, Crazy wet and very cold. Fear not, the show goes on and we have wet weather gear. Soups and roasts are the go this week. Sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, pumpkin, cherry truss tomatoes, zucchini, avocado, beetroot, baby broccoli, bok choy, pears, bananas, apples, oranges, mandarins and strawberries.... Stay safe, warm and dry (if at all possible). Kindly, Gav

22.01.2022 Hello Friends, Kinda unusual box this week. I hope youll enjoy the new additions of radishes, beans, leek, corn, strawberries, blood oranges and English spinach. You can also rip into onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, red capsicum, avocadoes, cucumber, zucchini, bananas, apples, mandarins, pears and blueberries. Have a lovely weekend!

20.01.2022 Weve gone nuts. Australian macadamias, almonds, walnuts and cashews (VT). Jump online and grab some for your next order. Snack time done right. #fruitmansam #mixednuts

18.01.2022 Hello Friends, Its wild out there! Wind and rain persisting the entire weekend. Gardens are drenched but so are the kids. How's this lot? Cherry truss tomatoes, green beans, carrots, zucchini, cucumber, red capsicum, English spinach, broccolini, asparagus, bananas, pears, apples, oranges, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes.... Please enjoy.

17.01.2022 Hello Friends, Its that time of the year again. The festivities are upon us. Happy days ahead. For the next 2 weeks we are only delivering on Monday 23rd and 30th Dec. Back to normal from 6th Jan 2020!... Cherries are through the roof but we must consume. I just read that Asia takes 85% of Tassies crop. Crazy stat. Good on the farmers though, I dont begrudge them at all. But sadly we pay a premium because they do. Anyway, theyre in the box, and mangoes too! Along with carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, avocadoes, asparagus, broccolini, nectarines, peaches, pears, apples and bananas. Hey, you guys are so very much appreciated. Thanks so much for another year of continued support. Please have a beautiful break and an even better new year ahead. Kindly, Gav

16.01.2022 Hello Friends, Another week, another box full of deliciousness. The new crew is baby broccoli, medley tomatoes, celery and golden nuggets (theyre ugly! But dont judge citrus by its peel). ... Together with red and brown onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, red capsicum, cucumber, avocadoes, baby cos, pears, apples, bananas, oranges, blueberries AND strawberries. Youre very welcome! Gav

16.01.2022 Weekly Picks Monday 1st June. Hello Friends, I thought this weeks Jazz apples were the best I've had in a long time. So sweet, crunchy and fresh. New season apples at their best. ... Going for a bit of stir fry and roast action this weekBrussel sprouts, broccolini, sweet potatoes, carrots, red capsicum and bok choy. There you go. How about some salady stuff? Tomatoes, cucumber, avocados and iceberg lettuce will have to do. And for the fruit bats therell be bananas, grapes, pears, apples, oranges and mandarins. Happy Sunday!

16.01.2022 Hello Friends, Stone fruit is back! Still early days but we will give nectarines a go this week. The first fruit of the season tends to lack a bit of sugar but I've held off as long as I could. Those lovely cherry truss tomatoes are certainly a crowd favourite but I may be onto something better. Roma truss. By all accounts they’re even sweeter! Avocado and sweet potatoes are getting a run this week and broccoli will replace its baby brother.... You’ll also see carrots, leek, asparagus, zucchini, cucumber, apples, bananas, apples, oranges and blueberries. Please enjoy.

15.01.2022 WEEKLY PICKS MON 27th JULY. Hello Friends, Yucky weather out there today, only getting worse according to the forecasters. Stay away from the shops, ill grab the fruit and veg for you... Sweet potatoes, carrots, cherry truss tomatoes, bok choy, zucchini, broccolini, red capsicum, avocado, cauliflower, baby cos, bananas, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins and blueberries. Youre welcome, it's my pleasure. Gav

15.01.2022 Hello Friends, I just wrote December. Promise, thats the quickest year ever! And just like that were into stone fruit. I wasnt very happy with last weeks peaches but the nectarines have been exceptional. Cherries are still very expensive. Its their own fault, they are just so damn good that the export market bumps up the price. Promise theyll be in everyone's box before Christmas.... What you can expect this week is...carrots, baby broccoli, truss tomatoes, red capsicum, cucumber, avocadoes, asparagus, baby cos, bananas, nectarines, pears, apples, peaches and mangoes! Please enjoy your weekend! Kindly, Gav

15.01.2022 Hello Friends, What a weekend and still the show goes on! The markets are closed every public holiday. This means that all my lovely Monday crew can expect their delivery on Tuesday this week instead. What you can all be excited about when the working kicks off again issuper sweet cherry truss tomatoes, cute baby broccoli, jumbo blueberries, standard carrots, run of the mill cucumbers, glass house red cap, creamy avocados, infant cos lettuce, baby bok choy, long shallots, an...d seasonal fruit including bananas, pears, apples, mandarins and oranges. Please have a great day. Gav

14.01.2022 Hello Friends, Ok, the waves on Saturday were as good as Ive seen them. Absolutely beautifully big waves, all day! I had to get that off my chest, now back to all things fruity. Heres your box for the weekNew season navel oranges! Why buy Californian in Summer when you can patiently wait for our beautiful fruit to hit the shelves in Winter. Leek is another cold weather classic. Braised, roasted, in soupswarms the soul. Quite a few customers have been missing salad items s...o Im adding baby cos, red capsicum and cherry truss tomatoes, but the later go absolutely amazingly well in the oven. Olive oil, salt and pepper. All time! The rest of the gang is sweet potatoes, carrots, eggplant, cucumber, avocados, broccoli, bananas, grapes, pears, apples and mandarins. Fruit boxes will get berries and pineapple. Veg box, wombok and baby spinach. Happy Sunday!

13.01.2022 Hello Friends, Wishing all the fathers and carers out there a super happy day! Here is the yummy produce youll get to enjoy this week... Carrots, zucchini, cucumber, cherry truss tomatoes, baby capsicum, avocado, broccoli, bok choy, English spinach, bananas, pears, tangelo, mandarins, apples and strawberries. Happy Sunday!

13.01.2022 Hello Friends, A late update from your Fruitman for this weeks box content Carrots, truss tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, eggplant, red capsicum, bok choy, asparagus, broccolini, shallots, bananas, kiwi, apples, strawberries, oranges, mandarins and mangoes.... Have a lovely afternoon/evening. Gav

13.01.2022 Our Corona Hello Friends, Unprecedented, uncertainty, unbelievable!... Crazy times are upon us and it looks like this could only be the start. Im nervously awaiting what the markets will be like on Monday. Supply can not keep up with demand when people are buying more than they normally would. Prices are going where theyve never been before. My deliveries will continue as planned but time slots may vary. Im very sorry if this causes any inconvenience. My wholesale suppliers for non-perishables are like most operators, inundated with orders so delivery is unknown. If I can not provide what has been promised or paid for you will be refunded. We are a wasteful society and that needs to change. Left overs need to be eaten not thrown out. All those weird and wonderful items I deliver to your homes should be savoured, not discarded. I cut the bruises from my peach yesterday and honestly last week I would have thrown it out. Lots of lessons to be learnt. Be kind, patient and respectful and together we can get through this. Take care. Kindly, Gav

12.01.2022 What an endorsement! Love these guys. Thanks to Jason, Damo and their Team for always providing us with the best quality fruit in the markets.

10.01.2022 Weekly Picks Monday 15th June Hello Friends, Here is the beautiful, seasonal, Australian produce youll all enjoy this week... Sweet potatoes, red and brown onions, carrots, zucchini, beetroot, broccoli, avocados, English spinach, bananas, grapes, kiwi, apples, oranges, mandarins and strawberries. Happy Sunday!

10.01.2022 Sydney Markets are closed every public holiday so in this case Monday. All deliveries will occur Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Happy Easter! #fruitmansam

10.01.2022 Hello Friends, That was one of the craziest weeks Ive had at the markets. Demand far outweighed supply. You either missed out entirely or paid an exorbitant amount. I was really happy with the box I was able to provide considering the testing times. This week things have settled. My conversation with all my suppliers was positive and Im very confident for a bumper box. Also, thanks to some helpful feedback I'll be adding more veg this week.... This week youll all enjoySweet potatoes, dutch carrots, cherry truss tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, cucumber, avocados, baby cos, broccolini, bananas, crimson grapes, pears, new season pink lady apples, plums and pomegranate! Please leave your empty box out for collection. We love to reuse them! Rest assure we are taking every precautionary measure. For deliveries we will be doing the old knock and run technique. Not a prank, just keeping our distance. Take care of yourself and each other. Kindly, Gav

10.01.2022 Hello Friends, A friendly customer asked for Brussels sprouts last week. Of course I obliged and thankfully there were some extras. They were great! I halved them and pan fried in butter and garlic. Needless to say they are in the box this week along with cherry tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red and brown onions, baby buck choy, carrots, red capsicum, cucumber, zucchini, avocados, baby broccoli, bananas, blueberries, mandarins, pears, apples and oranges. Have a great week ahead!

10.01.2022 WEEKLY PICKS MON 20th JULY Hello Friends, The weather is beautiful today! I hope you all got to enjoy it in some way.... This weeks produce is as followscarrots, cucumber, zucchini, red capsicum, avocado, baby broccoli, cabbage, English spinach, bananas, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins, strawberries AND blueberries! Good stuff!

09.01.2022 Hello Friends, Hopefully youre all enjoying the new norm. Were all in this together. The guidelines should be respected. This too will pass. Lessons to be learnt and lovely meals to be made. This is the beautiful produce youll enjoy this week...... Truss tomato, zucchini, cucumber, carrot, baby capsicum punnet, avocado, tuscan cabbage, iceberg lettuce, broccolini, grapes, bananas, pears, apples, plums and raspberries. Take care and be nice. Kindly, Gav

08.01.2022 Hello Friends, I really hope you like my selections? If you don’t, let me know and replace with items you love Carrots, zucchini, cucumber, red capsicum, broccolini, asparagus, tomatoes, silverbeet spinach, baby cos, bananas, kiwi, apples, oranges, mandarins, blueberries and mangoes.... Happy Sunday! Gav

08.01.2022 Hello Friends, Just a quick (and late) heads up on what youll enjoy if you are lucky enough to be on this weeks delivery run Cauliflower, carrots, cherry tomatoes, beans, corn, zucchini, avocados, broccoli, lemons, bananas, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins and blueberries.... What a box! Have a lovely night. Gav

07.01.2022 Hello Friends, Yep, the fires and subsequent destruction are definitely wreaking havoc on produce. Total loss of crops, severe drought and disrupted supply lines are all contributing to a tough market. Please stick to Australian produce and support local when possible, as we always do. Despite the madness Im pretty happy with what Ive come up with...... Sweet potatoes, carrots, red and brown onions, cucumber, zucchini, truss tomatoes, red capsicum, celery, shallots, nectarines, apples, plums, peaches, blueberries and mangoes! Youre welcome. Kindly, Gav

07.01.2022 Hello Friends, This delightful weather has me heading down the salad path this week Carrots, truss tomatoes, cucumber, red capsicum, avocado, radish, baby cos, zucchini, broccoli, corn, bananas, pears, apples, blood orange, mandarins and blueberries.... Now please go and enjoy this afternoon. Kindly, Gav

07.01.2022 Hello Friends, Below is this weeks list. If you think that some of my chosen items wont be enjoyed please let me know. I can replace with items you love. Carrots, truss tomatoes, zucchini, avocado, broccoli, silverbeet, shallots, fennel, bananas, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins, strawberries and blueberries.... Please enjoy your Sunday evening. Kindly, Gav

06.01.2022 Hello Friends, I hope you enjoyed last weeks box as much as we did. Please tell me you roasted the hell out of that cauli? It never disappoints. The mandarins were better than expected considering it was our first batch of the season and I thought the crimson grapes were also a stand out. Let me introduce this weeks inclusions... Carrots, cucumber, celery, eggplant, truss tomatoes, green beans, red capsicum, avocado, baby cos, lemon, broccolini, bananas, grapes, pears, apples and mandarins. Please have a super weekend and Lest We Forget. Gav

06.01.2022 Hello Friends, I must admit, Im pretty excited about this weeks expected haul I love cauliflower! Please roast it until its well brown. All it needs is a little seasoning. Its seriously delicious. How about mandarins? Got to be the the best winter fruit. Still early but Im expecting some tasty morsels. We also welcome back baby broccolis big brother, broccoli and the sweet heart cherry truss tomatoes. The other lucky participants inside this weeks box are carrot, zucchini, c...ucumber, red capsicum, avocado, baby cos, apples, plums, grapes and bananas. Happy Sunday! Gav

05.01.2022 WEEKLY PICKS MONDAY 29TH JUNE Hello Friends, A lot of lines in fresh produce have jumped the last few weeks. It makes my job tricky but enjoyablegotta find the best combinations of seasonal goodness to fill the box at a fixed price. Here's what I came up with this week... Carrots, truss tomatoes, baby leek, zucchini, avocados, broccoli, English spinach, pumpkin, bananas, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins and blueberries. I hope you like? If not, let me know. I can substitute for others items you love. Happy Sunday! Gav

05.01.2022 Hello Friends, And a massive HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! You guys rock! Nar, seriously. Like proper. Couldnt possible manage without you. Well, we could but itd messy and semi out of control so were very very appreciative for what you dothank you.... More root veg this week (remember, if youd like salad stuff, either add some from the website or tell me). Im thinking soups with parsnip, sweet potato, carrots and swedes. Beetroot can be roasted, juiced or saladed (). Beans and baby broccoli will be our greens and cherry toms, red cap and avocados for salads and sambo's. Fruit will be grapes, bananas, pears, apples and mandos. Have a beautiful day! Kindly, Gav

04.01.2022 Weekly Picks Tuesday 9th June Hello Friends, I only just used the pumpkin from a few weeks ago. We made a soup, it was incredible. We must go again. Can I also suggest you purchase some of our sourdough. Brickfields is our new supplier and paired with the pumpkin soup, it's a match made in heaven. ... Generally speaking, in our house parsnips and cauliflower will be roasted. Carrots and cherry tomatoes for lunch boxes or snacks, Chinese broccoli and broccolini sautéed and avocado on toast. Fruit salad for desert (with honey, nuts and yogurt). This week we'll be eating kiwi, bananas, grapes, apples, orange and mandarins. Monday is a public holiday so well be delivering on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Happy weekend! Gav

03.01.2022 WEEKLY PICKS MON 24th AUG Hello Friends, Back to basics this week after last weeks experiment. Check this lot out... Cauliflower, carrots, cherry truss tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, red capsicum, avocado, broccoli, bananas, pears, apples, mandarins, oranges and blueberries. Have a lovely afternoon. Gav

03.01.2022 Hello Friends, Firstly a friendly reminder that the markets are closed this week for a public holiday so all the lovely Monday crew can expect their boxes on Tuesday 8th. No changes for my Wednesday customers. When you do received your delivery, inside the box you will find...cucumbers, carrots, red and brown onions, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, silverbeet, avocadoes, asparagus, broccoli, baby cos, beetroot, bananas, mandarins, pears, apples, oranges, kiwi and blueberries.... Of course if any of this produce doesnt excite you, please let me know and ill happily replace with your favoured items. Happy Sunday!

03.01.2022 Hello Friends, How is this weather? Surely the answer is an unanimous ‘amazing!’. To compliment these summery conditions we’ll give Mangoes a go this week. Asparagus too! You’ll also enjoy cherry truss tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, avocado, English spinach, baby broccoli, kiwi, oranges, bananas, mandarins, apples and blueberries. Please enjoy your Sunday.... Gav

03.01.2022 Hello Friends, Loads more lovely seasonal produce this week Cauliflower, washed potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, silverbeet, broccoli, avocados, bananas, grapes, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins and strawberries.... Happy weekend! Gav

02.01.2022 Hello Friends, This weeks box will surprise and excite a few. It could also piss some of you off. If you are the later please let me know. Ill happily replace items with produce you love. Well, here we go Sweet potatoes, red and brown onions, carrots, cherry truss tomatoes, green beans, red capsicum, eggplant, avocado, silverbeet, broccolini, radish, pears, apples, oranges, mandarins and blueberries.... Its all Australian, seasonal and delicious. Happy Sunday! Gav