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Top Shelf Fruits & Fine Foods

Locality: Ashburton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9885 2242

Address: 225 High Street 3147 Ashburton, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.topshelffruits.com.au

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25.01.2022 Welcome to our new monthly growers profile! We're excited to share the lives of our local farmers with you and give you the opportunity to learn a little about their lives and dedication to producing only the very best produce they can! Nick Patsuris - Victorian Cauliflower Grower...Continue reading

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22.01.2022 Green, creamy and completely unexpected!! For the full recipe click this link http://bit.ly/Celery-Soup

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21.01.2022 Monday Meal Ideas - Oven Roasted Chips. For more than 50 of our favourite Mediterranean recipes, get your FREE Top Shelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf Pre-heat oven to 200C. Wash and peel 4-6 large potatoes. Cut them into chips. Smash 8-10 garlic cloves, leave skin on. In a large, heavy based roasting dish (you may need two), add the chips, garlic, 2-3 sprigs of rosemary, enough extra virgin olive oil to coat all the chips, season with salt, pepper and dried oregano. Toss well so everything is combined. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Toss half way otherwise your chips will look like theyve fallen asleep on their side at the beach. ProTip - line the dish with baking paper to make for easier cleaning.

21.01.2022 Joes suggested Queensland bananas as pick of the week And I couldnt resist a good banana caramel pie. The only problem was... There wasnt enough!!... For the full recipe click this link http://bit.ly/BananaCaramelPie

21.01.2022 Joe's Market Update Wednesday November 24 2020 Before I get into this week’s update, I wanted to let our flower lovers know that we’ve got both white and yellow orchids available in vases. There is also red euphorbia plants in plastic pots. For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf... FRUIT First up in fruit, Large black plums have started. Grown just outside Swan Hill in Beverford, In the heart of Sunraysia country, Black plums have a dark red skin, And also have a sweet and semi hard red flesh. Very juicy too. Also started from Victoria, We’ve got blackberries. Grown very close by in Ravenhall, Just 20km west of the Melbourne CBD... The first batch of the season ate well And were extremely well priced, Cheapest of all the berries. In other fruit news, Passionfruit bags are one of our most popular lines And we’ve got decent supply coming through. And for stone fruit fans There is extra large apricots And I mean extra large! These extra large apricots we got in are almost the size of a nectarine or peach And they’re not short on flavour either. They are a little pricier than the regular sizes apricots, But we will continue to stock both, As I know a lot of you love the larger stone fruit. Plenty of other good news in fruit as well, With Cherries improving in price, As too are peaches and nectarines. Finally, There’s very good supply of large Queensland KP mangoes. VEGGIES First up in veggie news, Queensland corn is abundant... Priced fantastically... And eating quality is superb. It could easily be my pick of the week But I’ve left that to another Victorian, Which I will mention shortly. Before I do A quick mention of tomatoes. Truss, vine, gourmet and sweet truss are all well priced, And eating great. We’ve also got some great coloured heirloom Adelaide Toms, That look and taste amazing. So back to my pick of the week Of the green and herbed variety, Mint! Our mint bunches are generous, The quality of the leaf is perfect And the smell and flavour attention grabbing. Mint is excellent as a garnish, Superb in salads... Great in jellies and sauces, Perfect in pies and pastries And absolutely a must in all beverages adult! That’s all for this week’s update. Ciao Joe Russo Foodie | 3rd Generation Green Grocer

21.01.2022 Victorian grown baby asparagus has started!! For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf

20.01.2022 NT KP Mangoes have started! For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf

20.01.2022 I just reheated a couple of these for breakfast and I think Im onto something... For the full recipe click this link http://bit.ly/AsparagusDillMiniFrittatas

20.01.2022 Monday Meal Ideas... home made cheese burgers! For more than 50 of our favourite Mediterranean recipes, get your FREE Top Shelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf for the patties, I use 250gm beef & 250gm pork mince, 1 large egg, 2 tbs tomato sauce, 1 tbs dijon mustard, 1 tbs worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, dry oregano, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 medium onion finely chopped and sauted gently in olive oil. Gently combine all the ingredients (dont add ho...t onion to egg as it will cook) except the crumbs and combine gently then slowly add the bread crumbs so you have an even mixture. This make around 6 good sized patties. Set them aside for at least 30 minutes. Prepare add-ons like smashed avo (avo, salt, pepper, lemon), cooked onions or fries. Cook patties in a large heavy based pan on a medium high heat, wait until you have nice charred color then flip over, and put a slice of cheese on top of the patties for those that want cheeseburgers. Fresh or toasted buns work well plus home made french fries for most satisfied customers! See more

20.01.2022 A reminder that We are now delivering to suburbs up to 8kms from our store, door to door as per google maps, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Some included suburbs are Box Hill, Prahran, Glen Waverley, Oakleigh and Mont Albert. You can check on google maps to see whether you are within the range.... Our 6km radius applies to deliveries on Monday, Thursday and Friday. To place your order, Email us at: [email protected] In your email, PLEASE INCLUDE: Name: Phone Number: Address: Your order: This is how it will work: 1. Place your order via email 2. We will pick & pack your order 3. We will call you for payment by card over the phone 4. Order will be delivered Some things to note: -Minimum order of $50 -$5 delivery fee -Next day delivery Thanks on behalf of all of the entire Top Shelf Fruits Team!

20.01.2022 Monday Meal Ideas - Fasolada (Bean & Tomato Soup) For more than 50 of our favourite Mediterranean recipes, get your FREE Top Shelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf Add 2 cups great northern (white) beans to cold water - enough to cover the beans well. Bring to the boil and cook for 10-15 minutes. Strain beans and return to the pot. Add 4ltrs cold water, one large brown finely chopped onion, 2tsp salt, 1/2 cup EVOO, 3 cups passata (we use salsa de non...na), 1 bay leaf. Bring to the boil and then lower to a medium/high heat for 1 hour partially covered. Add 2 carrots chopped into bite size pieces and 2 cups chopped celery. Cook for a further 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender to your liking. Serve with lots of crusty bread, feta cheese and fresh chilli, spring onion and parsley for garnish. Serves 6. This dish freezes well and eats even better the next day if you wanna cook it the night before and leave it in the fridge until you reheat the next day. See more

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19.01.2022 Foodie Friday... Falafels with Hummus Find the recipe here: http://bit.ly/FalafelsAndHummus Quick, easy and healthy! We've used Bite Me Fine Foods organic vegetarian falafels and Mon Jay Mezza hummus... These bites are fantastic on Roti too! See more

18.01.2022 Monday Meal Idea... Bruschetta For more than 50 of our favourite Mediterranean recipes, get your FREE Top Shelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf It's nice and sunny in Melbourne today, our restrictions have eased a little, and we're feeling like something light, bright and full of flavour! Enter bruschetta...... This is more like tomato and basil on toast, it's simple, and there is nowhere to hide where flavour is concerned, so you need to get your hands on the best quality tomatoes you can! Dice them up, drizzle over some olive oil, season with salt and pepper and give it a good old gentle stir. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Slice a french stick into 2 cm slices on an angle and brush over some garlic-infused olive oil. Place them on the grill until lightly charred. Spoon on the tomatoes and top with a few small basil leaves. TIP: You can use any infused olive oil your like, Truffle Oil is tasty too! We've used Tenuta Fragassi Tenuta Fragassi

18.01.2022 For all our flower lovers, we’ve got both white and yellow orchids available in vases. There are also red euphorbia plants in plastic pots. For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf

18.01.2022 Grown in Arthur's Creek, just 40kms north/east of the Melbourne CBD, honey pears are sweet as honey, crunchy and well worth a try this spring! For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf

16.01.2022 This week's pick of the week is Rhubarb. The queen of the crumble, Rhubarb is used mostly in desserts or compotes. When eaten raw, the stems are quite tart, And while we sell them with their leaves still attached,... It's best to discard them. They're very high in oxalic acid, Much higher than the stems! We can remove the leaves for you when you're in if you ask. See more

16.01.2022 Monday Meal Ideas endive, radish & smoked trout salad. Get your FREE TopShelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf Wash endive thoroughly. Tear it or shred it depending on your preference. Add smoked trout, sliced radish, red onion, currants, flaxseed, pepitas (any nuts and seeds). Olive oil, white wine vinegar, murray river salt (or any), black pepper. Great for brunch, lunch or even a quick dinner.

16.01.2022 Before I get into this weeks update, a reminder that as of this week, we are extending our delivery zone to 8km from our store on Tuesday and Wednesday only. The standard 6km delivery from store continues on every other weekday. Now for this weeks update. FRUIT First up in fruit,... NSW raspberries have finally come back in price, After having hit a peak some weeks back. They are very good eating berries... As are the NSW large blueberries, Which have been the standout berry this past month. QLD strawberries complete the berry trifecta! As I mentioned last week, I suspected they may come back in price, And at the time of writing they are on special, And will continue to be while stocks last. I should note, Although ours are a little more dear than supermarket brands, Our variety of strawberries are superior, And you wont find them at supermarkets as they are exclusive to green grocers. Finally in fruit, After plenty of challenges following a cold snap early in the month, QLD Bananas have finally come back in price And are eating exceptionally, Making them my pick of the week. VEGGIES First up in veggies, Victorian grown baby asparagus have started. They are tender, sweet and crunchy all at the same time. And thats why I much prefer these to regular sized asparagus. The key with baby asparagus is to cook them for as short a time as possible, in a little olive oil on a hot pan or skittle... To allow the asparagus to retain all its freshness and crunch. In other veggie news, Victorian grown cauliflower have come back a little in price Offering great value, And excellent eating. Also from Victoria, Brussels sprouts are still going strong. Theyve had a bumper season and are a really good option while theyre still around. Thats all for this weeks update Ciao Joe Russo Foodie | 3rd Generation Green Grocer

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14.01.2022 How perfect does this cabbage look? Are you a cabbage fan or not? Tell us how you like to eat it! Thanks Patsuris Premium Produce for the awesome pic and your 5- star produce!... #cabbage #freshproduce #fieldgrown

14.01.2022 Just started, sicilian (aka graffiti or melanzane) eggplants!

14.01.2022 Monday Meal Ideas - Spinach Pie with Mediterranean Salads. For more than 50 of our favourite Mediterranean recipes, get your FREE Top Shelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf For the pie lets keep it simple, buy one of Irene's Pastry frozen Spanakopitas, throw it in the oven as per packet instructions. For the bean salad, weve used the Italian 4 bean mix, with crumbled feta, sliced chilies & spring onion. Loads of chopped parsley, seeds of choice (hemp seeds in this photo), salt, pepper, 1-2tbs olive oil & vinegar or lemon. For the green salad, Ive used some more feta, dry oregano, currants, more seeds, olive oil & vinegar. Salt, pepper goes without saying! All the items listed available instore. Super quick dinner for those long and busy days!

11.01.2022 Monday Meal Ideas... broccoli and 4 bean mix stir fry. For more than 50 of our favourite Mediterranean recipes, get your FREE Top Shelf cookbook by following this link http://bit.ly/jointopshelf In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 medium sliced red (or brown onion). Cook for a minute and add 1 thinly sliced garlic clove. You could add a sliced chilli at this stage. Add 1 head of broccoli, washed and chopped into bite size pieces. Mine happened to be leftover broccoli from the night before, and some leftover peas too! Toss through 1 can 4 bean mix (or other legume of choice). Season with salt & pepper. Serve hot. Optional, crumble feta cheese through it. Serves 2-3 for lunch.

10.01.2022 Comment below... New season NT KPs v NSW Raspberries

10.01.2022 Joes Market Update August 26, 2020 For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf FRUIT... First up in fruit, Berries of all kind continue to be the standout fruit again this week. NSW raspberries & blueberries are eating amazingly And are decently priced. Queensland strawberries have also been eating well, And very well priced. Its so hard to pick between them, And thats why Ive decided to make all 3 my pick of the week! In other fruit news, A couple of people have asked about mango. There are some really expensive early season NT mango in the market. They look ok, But arent eating well yet and not worth the money, So Im gonna hold off until next month to start getting some in. Ill let you know as soon that happens. Finally in fruit, Citrus continues to be excellent. Ill mention the Cara Cara this week, Which will be coming to the end of its season shortly. Cara Caras for those that havent tried one, Are a pink fleshed, seedless and excellent eating orange, Well worth a try before they finish up for the year. VEGGIES Last week, Baby Victorian asparagus started. This week, We started to get some supply, Albeit a little inconsistent, Of locally grown full sized green asparagus. The Victorian season really gets going in Spring, So look out for lots of delicious local asparagus in the upcoming weeks and months. Across the board, Most winter veggies are doing well, With caulis, broccoli, beets of all varieties, cabbage and leeks all offering good pricing and even better eating. Thats all for this weeks update, Ciao Joe Russo Foodie | 3rd Generation Green Grocer

10.01.2022 I just reheated a couple of these for breakfast and I think I'm onto something... For the full recipe click this link http://bit.ly/AsparagusDillMiniFrittatas

10.01.2022 Mediterranean style fried egg and cheese toasty, garnished with parsley, chilly & spring onion & served on dark rye drizzled in olive oil!

10.01.2022 Joes Market Update September 2, 2020 For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf FRUIT... First up in fruit, Its that time of year again, We now have early season Northern Territory Kensington Pride (KPs) mangoes instore! There have been plenty available in the markets for around a month, But Ive held off waiting for better quality fruit. Being so early in the season, They arent the cheapest mangoes youll buy this year And thats to be expected... But you will get a decent sized, Medium to large fruit, With a nice eating flesh Which is what the KPs are famous for! In other fruit news Raspberries have off again a little more this week. They continue to eat well, And are still the best of the berries. VEGGIES First up in veggie news Some much needed relief for cucumber fans. Both continentals and Lebanese varieties have come down in price, With the warmer weather really being appreciated by growers. There is still a long way to go until peak season, But it is a good start. In other veggie news, Last weeks pick of the week, Locally grown asparagus, Has become abundant in supply. It is eating exceptionally well And is on a very good special at the time of writing, And I expect that special to continue until the end of the week. Finally, This weeks pick of the week keeps us in Victoria. Somerville grown celery is well priced, Superb quality, And extremely versatile Whether you juice it, use it in a soup, include it in a casserole to fricassee! Thats all for this weeks update, Ciao Joe Russo | Foodie 3rd Generation Green Grocer

09.01.2022 Pumpkin & ricotta ravioli, dressed in a simple yet flavour filled garlic, basil and olive oil sauce! For the full recipe click this link http://bit.ly/PumpkinRicottaRavioli

09.01.2022 The sometimes overlooked cabbage...wombok is versatile, nutritious and on special right now at $1.99 each/$0.99c half. Excellent value jap pumpkin, perfect for soups, roasting and mash at $1.29kg. And lastly, QLD sweet corn is crunchy, juicy, sweet and on special also this week at 3 for $5 or $1.99 each!!

09.01.2022 Continuing on our cauli journey, is it a yay or a nay for you when it comes to coloured cauli?

08.01.2022 Savoury Sunday Morning Pancakes! Gamze Smokehouse ham, shaved gruyere, lots of finely chopped parsley, a little dijon... this was a 2 free range egg, 2 flour, 2 full cream milk, pinch of salt pancake mix. There may have been some maple syrup and ice-cream for dessert, but it is a Sunday!

05.01.2022 Grown in Arthurs Creek, just 40kms north/east of the Melbourne CBD, honey pears are sweet as honey, crunchy and well worth a try this spring! For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf

05.01.2022 Other than being one of few truly natural blue foods, the blueberry bush is also a relative of the azalea and the cranberry

04.01.2022 Looking for a breakfast out of the box? Look no further...add some berries and a dollop of yogurt and youre in for a treat! For the full recipe follow this link http://bit.ly/HomeMadeGranolaMixedBerries

03.01.2022 Short stack & salmon makes for an exquisite brunch! For the full recipe click this link https://bit.ly/PotatoLeekRosti

02.01.2022 Joe’s Market Update June 16th 2021 For more updates, specials and to get your free copy of our Top Shelf Cookbook, featuring over 50 free recipes, make sure you join us at http://bit.ly/jointopshelf Too cold to venture outdoors?... We'll deliver your groceries right to your door! Email your order to [email protected] FRUIT First up in fruit, Soursop is in! It's a green prickly fruit that has been compared to pineapple and strawberries. The flesh is creamy and robust. To eat them, cut them in half lengthwise, And scoop out the flesh. Soursop is high in antioxidants, And many cultures use them for medicinal purposes. Next up in fruit is the Pomelo! It's a citrus fruit that comes from the grapefruit family. The pith is quite bitter, so cut away as much as you can. They're great to add to fruit salad. Pomelos are often used in Asian celebrations. The juice is great for tenderising meat if you add it to a marinade. And the skin can be made into an excellent marmalade, In the same way you would use the orange rind to make it. Finally, in fruit, this week is the Gold Kiwi. This New Zealand variety is considered one of the best kiwi fruit. Do you know you can also eat its skin? So people do, some people don't, Even in our store, we have staff who do eat it and staff who don't eat it! Remove the small white core and eat the rest! VEGGIES First up in veggies is beetroot! I've always loved how beetroot is so dark and rough on the outside, Then when you slice it open, it's glossy and sleek. Beets are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They're great roasted and in burgers and salads. Add the younger leaves to your next salad! For something different, Fioretto are in! They're a cauli blossom. If you ask the grower or check out the package, They'll tell you it's the cauliflowers elegant, good-looking cousin! I'll let you decide that on one! The stalks are light green and crisp, And the blossoms are small and tender. They look great on the plate! This week's pick of the week is Rhubarb. The queen of the crumble, Rhubarb is used mainly in desserts or compotes. When eaten raw, the stems are quite tart, And while we sell them with their leaves still attached, It's best to discard them. They're very high in oxalic acid, Much higher than the stems! We can remove the leaves for you when you're in if you ask. That’s all for this week’s update, Ciao Joe Russo Foodie | 3rd Generation Green Grocer

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01.01.2022 why these are called "black plums"? well, they are... they've started... and they're good eating too!

01.01.2022 Happy Long Weekend! We're taking a day off tomorrow but we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday when we're back in!

01.01.2022 Rapini, also known as broccoli rabe... are a Sicilian collard green, that are slightly bitter in taste and can be eaten stem, leaf and all. They flower a little like a broccoli, are more bitter in taste than silverbeet or spinach and are jam packed of fibre, antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. you can boil them and serve simple with olive oil, salt and lemon. you can finely chop them and saute them as a wonderful addition to rice or other grains. or you can add them to a pie or pasta, for some extra goodness.

01.01.2022 It’s citrus season! Nature’s defense against colds and flu! What’s your fav? Let us know!

01.01.2022 comment NICE below... if you agree that the boys have done a nice job with the asparagus display! did I mention they were on special too