EAT & CREATE
We serve the Sydney Hills District with the freshest range of fruit and veg delivered from the markets to your door. PLUS we create healthy, colourful fruit hampers, making the perfect gift.
Looking for quality fruit and veg near you – get ready to eat, cook and create with a Boxa.
CHECK OUT OUR BOXAS
Boxa Grande
Boxa Medium
Boxa Fruit
Inbetweena Boxa
DO YOU DELIVER TO ME?
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HOW TO ORDER YOUR BOXA OR
GIFT BOXA
SELECT YOUR BOXA OR GIFT BOXA
Choose from one of our eight fruit & veg boxas or a gift hamper. ‘Make Your Own Boxa’ by choosing items from our online shopping store to suit the way you cook and eat.
BOOST YOUR BOXA
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Add in extra items such as herbs, free range eggs OR swap out items your family won’t eat or don’t need that week.
PICK UP OR DELIVERED
TO YOUR DOOR
Select your day and if you want your fruit and veg delivered (it arrives in a recyclable covered boxa). Or come say hi and collect from us at Glenhaven.
EAT AND CREATE
WITH BOXA GREENS
Check out our easy, healthy recipes for inspiration or join us on instagram for fresh produce tips, recipes and more!
WH WE ARE
Our love of food and cooking forms a big part of Boxa Greens. It’s in our roots, and both my husband and I were surrounded by fresh fruit and veg from our childhoods.
We all need to eat and food brings people together.
It doesn’t need to be complicated, you only need quality, fresh, and simple ingredients.
Whether you are looking to gift a fruit hamper or simply eat well, we bring fresh fruit and veg. You can eat, create, and make memories for your family with a Boxa Greens.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables delivery every week!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does Boxa Greens work?
There are 4 simple steps to ordering a Boxa Greens.
- Review our weekly produce e-newsletter. This outlines what in-season fruit and veg we are packing in each Boxa that week. Bonus, you’ll receive market tips, weekly specials, and weekly healthy recipes. Haven’t subscribed – send us your contact details.
To start your order select SHOP in the menu tab. In the order form, select which Boxa option you would like. There are 8 Boxa sizes to choose from.
If none of these suit your families tastes or needs, choose to ‘Make Your Own Boxa’ by clicking items from the extras produce list below the set Boxa options. - Make Swaps- once you have selected your Boxa type, choose the options to include (if applicable). You can swap out up to 3 items*. Click on ‘edit boxa’ in the shopping cart and click the ‘x’ to remove the item. Either type in a replacement item, or scroll down to our extras produce list and click on the item to add. (*Swaps are limited to selected Boxas including; Boxa Grande, Boxa Medium, Inbetweena Boxa, Boxa Fruit, Boxa Veg and the Graza Boxa)
- Boost your Boxa – need extra items? Add on a variety of items from our extras produce list including herbs, extra veg or fruit, free range eggs and local raw honey.
- Process your order – once the order is complete, enter in your contact details, select how you will be receiving your Boxa goodies, either via pick up or delivery. Choose the day you would like your fruit and veg delivered. We operate every Tuesday and Thursday (unless specified in the e-newsletter). Pick up is from Glenhaven between 1pm and 5.30pm. Delivery is to selected Hills District areas between 12.30pm and 5.30pm.
Pay on-line via secure credit card payment. You will receive an e-mail receipt outlining your order inclusions.
What separates Boxa Greens service from the rest?
A Boxa Greens is filled with the freshest, quality, seasonal fruit and veg. We are part of a wholesale agent in Flemington Markets (A wholesale agent is responsible managing, selling and distributing fruit and veg on behalf of the farmers).
Selecting great tasting fruit and veg isn’t just based on picking what looks good, there’s an art to it. There are different varieties to choose from, knowing what region it’s travelling from and where it is in the season (beginning or end), and many more important factors. We scan the markets for what eats well, tastes amazing and is value for money. Candid relationships with our growers and farmers keeps us well informed in what to buy and when.
We are avid home cooks and know what it’s like to want a variety of fresh produce every week. To keep it interesting, we mix up the inclusions in our boxas and offer different seasonal options.
Running a busy household filled with boys, we are familiar with ever changing weekly schedules. This is why our swap system is great. If you didn’t get through carrots that week, swap them out! What to do when the household changes their love of something? For a few weeks, grapes are a big hit, then suddenly, no one wants grapes. Can you relate? Our boxas are flexible enough to add on or swap out items to suit your family’s needs.
In addition to our fresh fruit and veg box service, we also supply Fruit Gift Boxes and Fruit Hamper delivery. Suitable for corporate gifts, birthdays, thank you gifts, or as a kind gesture, our hampers and gift boxes include the freshest quality seasonal fruit and bespoke artisan products. For more details, see the various gift options we supply.
Can I choose what comes in my box?
We all have different tastes, favourite foods and cooking styles. ‘Make Your Own Boxa’* gives you the flexibility to add on the fruit and veg to suit the way you cook and eat. Select the items and fruit and veg packs from the extras produce list.
*minimum order of $55 to make your own boxa. Add eggs and ‘Bundles’, once you have met this minimum. Berry Bundles, Flavour Booster Bundle and Lunch Box Bundle.
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Aussies are tossers! Food waste accounts for an average of $3000/house hold per year (approximately 1.5kg/week) according to @ozharvest and @planetark articles 2023.
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Leftovers, along with bread, fresh fruit & veg, meats and canned goods are some of the biggest contributors to food waste each year. Approximately 2.46 million tonnes of food waste is dumped in Australia based on statistics from Accumulate Australia Oct 2023.
That’s 300kg per person per year. 🫣
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According to Food Bank Australia this contributes to 10% of Green house emissions per year. More than 70% of food we are dumping is still edible.
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Learning a bit about food safety prep will SAVE you money.. here’s a few tips
- Reheat at a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius
- Cover food when reheating in the microwave to retain moisture and make sure it reheats all the way through
- Only reheat as much as you need.
Tips to reduce food waste & use up left overs (leftovers lover here!)
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- Plan ahead & don’t over buy
- Use up what’s in your cupboards and fridge first
- Plan your meals and the amount you are cooking (will you be home to eat the leftovers?)
- Make a list before you buy
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Freezer friendly
- Use the freezer to store any left overs or freeze fruit before it goes bad for smoothies
- Batch cook and freeze
- Label items with dates and use them in the correct order
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Get creative
- Look up recipes or ways to use up items you have in the fridge (Pinterest is great for inspo). Use left over protein to make a pie or add to stir fried veggies.
- Add softish veggies to a soup or make a broth
- Make a frittata or omelette with left over veg or add them to a tray and bake
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@stop_food_waste_day is on Wednesday 24th April.
. I’m a huge advocate for repurposing and using up left over food. Follow my stories for meal inspiration, tips and see up recipes on our website.
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#stopfoodwaste #eatleftovers #loveleftovers #mealprep #kitchentips #eatwell #reducefoodwaste
Aussies are tossers! Food waste accounts for an average of $3000/house hold per year (approximately 1.5kg/week) according to @ozharvest and @planetark articles 2023.
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Leftovers, along with bread, fresh fruit & veg, meats and canned goods are some of the biggest contributors to food waste each year. Approximately 2.46 million tonnes of food waste is dumped in Australia based on statistics from Accumulate Australia Oct 2023.
That’s 300kg per person per year. 🫣
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According to Food Bank Australia this contributes to 10% of Green house emissions per year. More than 70% of food we are dumping is still edible.
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Learning a bit about food safety prep will SAVE you money.. here’s a few tips
- Reheat at a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius
- Cover food when reheating in the microwave to retain moisture and make sure it reheats all the way through
- Only reheat as much as you need.
Tips to reduce food waste & use up left overs (leftovers lover here!)
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- Plan ahead & don’t over buy
- Use up what’s in your cupboards and fridge first
- Plan your meals and the amount you are cooking (will you be home to eat the leftovers?)
- Make a list before you buy
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Freezer friendly
- Use the freezer to store any left overs or freeze fruit before it goes bad for smoothies
- Batch cook and freeze
- Label items with dates and use them in the correct order
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Get creative
- Look up recipes or ways to use up items you have in the fridge (Pinterest is great for inspo). Use left over protein to make a pie or add to stir fried veggies.
- Add softish veggies to a soup or make a broth
- Make a frittata or omelette with left over veg or add them to a tray and bake
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@stop_food_waste_day is on Wednesday 24th April.
. I’m a huge advocate for repurposing and using up left over food. Follow my stories for meal inspiration, tips and see up recipes on our website.
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#stopfoodwaste #eatleftovers #loveleftovers #mealprep #kitchentips #eatwell #reducefoodwaste
It’s so easy to toss ripe bananas or even pretend you WILL make a banana cake! No excuses, this recipe is SO easy and you only need a few bowls to mix the ingredients.
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See below for this moist delicious Banana, Passionfruit & Raspberry loaf recipe.
Banana passionfruit & Raspberry loaf
Serves: 4-6 | time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup Greek yoghurt
2 large bananas (3 if small ones)
1/4 cup of fresh raspberries
The pulp from 2 large passionfruit, or 1/4 cup canned
passionfruit pulp
200g self raising flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Icing
2 heaped tablespoons of icing sugar
Juice of half a large lemon
Method:
1. Heat your oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
2. Grease a standard loaf pan with a little butter or cooking spray.
3. Put the sugar and oil into a medium bowl and stir until the yoghurt is absorbed into the sugar.
4. Peel the bananas and place into another medium bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
5. Add the mashed banana and passionfruit pulp to the sugar/yoghurt and stir.
6. Add the flour and egg to the mixture and stir until combined.
7. Gently fold in the raspberries
8. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, place the pan on a baking tray and then bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and cover aluminium foil and bake for another 20 minutes (to prevent the top from browning too quickly).
10. Combine the icing sugar and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Add extra juice if the mixture doesn’t easily drizzle off the spoon.
11. Drizzle the icing in a zig zag motion over the cake. Serve and enjoy.
Get your fresh fruit & eggs for this cake in your next Boxa order.
Rachael
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#easybaking #easybananabread #afternoonteatime #yummycake #moistcake #bananachallenge #ripebananas
It’s so easy to toss ripe bananas or even pretend you WILL make a banana cake! No excuses, this recipe is SO easy and you only need a few bowls to mix the ingredients.
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See below for this moist delicious Banana, Passionfruit & Raspberry loaf recipe.
Banana passionfruit & Raspberry loaf
Serves: 4-6 | time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup Greek yoghurt
2 large bananas (3 if small ones)
1/4 cup of fresh raspberries
The pulp from 2 large passionfruit, or 1/4 cup canned
passionfruit pulp
200g self raising flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Icing
2 heaped tablespoons of icing sugar
Juice of half a large lemon
Method:
1. Heat your oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
2. Grease a standard loaf pan with a little butter or cooking spray.
3. Put the sugar and oil into a medium bowl and stir until the yoghurt is absorbed into the sugar.
4. Peel the bananas and place into another medium bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
5. Add the mashed banana and passionfruit pulp to the sugar/yoghurt and stir.
6. Add the flour and egg to the mixture and stir until combined.
7. Gently fold in the raspberries
8. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, place the pan on a baking tray and then bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and cover aluminium foil and bake for another 20 minutes (to prevent the top from browning too quickly).
10. Combine the icing sugar and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Add extra juice if the mixture doesn’t easily drizzle off the spoon.
11. Drizzle the icing in a zig zag motion over the cake. Serve and enjoy.
Get your fresh fruit & eggs for this cake in your next Boxa order.
Rachael
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#easybaking #easybananabread #afternoonteatime #yummycake #moistcake #bananachallenge #ripebananas
One of the most common statements I hear from new customers is, “we wanted to try your fruit & veg box company, so we can start eating better and eat more fresh food”. We hear you and eating at home, using more fresh produce is going to save you money (and it’s a no BRAINER, it’s better for your health!)
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Our $55 medium boxa offers customer 10 veggie varieties and 4-5 fruit lines (approximately 42 pieces/items included).
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For a couple or family with small children, that is the base of 3-4 meals plus snacks.
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HILLS DISTRICT families, for the month of April we are offering HALF price delivery on all orders (FREE delivery plus a fruit pack added to your first order *first time customers).
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Come APRIL below to start your fresh food journey and receive the free delivery code.
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#freshfruits #fruitandveg #eatfreshfood #freedelivery #hillsdistrict #cookathome
One of the most common statements I hear from new customers is, “we wanted to try your fruit & veg box company, so we can start eating better and eat more fresh food”. We hear you and eating at home, using more fresh produce is going to save you money (and it’s a no BRAINER, it’s better for your health!)
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Our $55 medium boxa offers customer 10 veggie varieties and 4-5 fruit lines (approximately 42 pieces/items included).
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For a couple or family with small children, that is the base of 3-4 meals plus snacks.
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HILLS DISTRICT families, for the month of April we are offering HALF price delivery on all orders (FREE delivery plus a fruit pack added to your first order *first time customers).
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Come APRIL below to start your fresh food journey and receive the free delivery code.
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#freshfruits #fruitandveg #eatfreshfood #freedelivery #hillsdistrict #cookathome
SAVE this recipe for later.
Potatoes are a good idea any time of the year! I made a homemade tomato paste cubes earlier this year using the skins for our tomato sauce day! These have come in handy for this dish that needs a rich paste. You can also add a thick tomato sauce, to add some flavour to the potatoes.
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You can use store bought tomato paste OR if you are keen to make your own thick sauce, follow this. Heat a pan with olive oil and add a crush a clove of garlic. Add a tin of crushed tomatoes and season well with salt. Fill half the tin with water and add to the pan. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens (add a few fresh basil leaves for taste)
Remember to generously salt the water when boiling the potatoes, and sprinkle them with salt after you squash them (bland potatoes are a big no no)
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After adding the sauce on top of the squashed potatoes, sprinkle with dried oregano and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 180 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melts and the potatoes are golden.
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Serve with fresh chopped parsley.
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Potatoes are a staple item in our weekly fruit and veg Boxas.
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#potatoes #potatopizza #squashedpotatoes #dinneridea #cookathome #fruitandvegbox #easymealideas #midweekmeals #potatolover
SAVE this recipe for later.
Potatoes are a good idea any time of the year! I made a homemade tomato paste cubes earlier this year using the skins for our tomato sauce day! These have come in handy for this dish that needs a rich paste. You can also add a thick tomato sauce, to add some flavour to the potatoes.
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You can use store bought tomato paste OR if you are keen to make your own thick sauce, follow this. Heat a pan with olive oil and add a crush a clove of garlic. Add a tin of crushed tomatoes and season well with salt. Fill half the tin with water and add to the pan. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens (add a few fresh basil leaves for taste)
Remember to generously salt the water when boiling the potatoes, and sprinkle them with salt after you squash them (bland potatoes are a big no no)
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After adding the sauce on top of the squashed potatoes, sprinkle with dried oregano and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 180 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melts and the potatoes are golden.
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Serve with fresh chopped parsley.
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Potatoes are a staple item in our weekly fruit and veg Boxas.
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#potatoes #potatopizza #squashedpotatoes #dinneridea #cookathome #fruitandvegbox #easymealideas #midweekmeals #potatolover
Flowers are nice, chocolates are yum but a FRUIT hampers are for everyone! Filled with seasonal quality fruit and artisan goodies, check out the different fruit hamper and gift boxa options.
Starting from $48 for our small gift boxa. Our most popular is the medium and large gift hamper.
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Comment HAMPER and we’ll send you a FREE delivery code for your next order.
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Contact us directly for deliveries out of the Hills District area.
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#gifthamper #fruithamper #fruitbox #officegifts #healthygifting #seasonalfruit #gifttrays
Flowers are nice, chocolates are yum but a FRUIT hampers are for everyone! Filled with seasonal quality fruit and artisan goodies, check out the different fruit hamper and gift boxa options.
Starting from $48 for our small gift boxa. Our most popular is the medium and large gift hamper.
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Comment HAMPER and we’ll send you a FREE delivery code for your next order.
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Contact us directly for deliveries out of the Hills District area.
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#gifthamper #fruithamper #fruitbox #officegifts #healthygifting #seasonalfruit #gifttrays
Store soft herbs in a glass of water (trim the stalks), cover with a plastic bag, add an elastic band (if available) and store in the fridge door. Change the water every 4-5 days.
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This method works for soft herbs such as parsley, mint and coriander.
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Learning to store your fruit, veg & herbs will not only allow them to last longer, but will save you money. Who doesn’t want that?!
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If you liked this tip comment MORE and we’ll post more produce storage tips.
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#kitchentips #foodstorage #fruitandveg #savemoneytips #kitchenhacks #cookinghacks #fruitandvegbox
Store soft herbs in a glass of water (trim the stalks), cover with a plastic bag, add an elastic band (if available) and store in the fridge door. Change the water every 4-5 days.
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This method works for soft herbs such as parsley, mint and coriander.
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Learning to store your fruit, veg & herbs will not only allow them to last longer, but will save you money. Who doesn’t want that?!
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If you liked this tip comment MORE and we’ll post more produce storage tips.
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#kitchentips #foodstorage #fruitandveg #savemoneytips #kitchenhacks #cookinghacks #fruitandvegbox
Fruit is one thing you notice, when the quality is amazing. When you hear the crunch of a grape 🍇 or see the spray from a crunchy apple 🍎 or that first bite of a sweet watermelon wedge 🍉. Nothing beats it!
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Our boxa fruit is popular for that reason. This week it includes:
Peaches, pears, kanzi red apples, plums, a bag of grapes (red or white), choice of a rockmelon, honey dew, watermelon or a pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and a pomegranate.
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Delivering to Hills District areas every Tuesday and Thursday. Get your order in for an Easter boxa.
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Order online or subscribe to our newsletter to see what we are packing each week and receive FREE delivery on your first order.
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#fruitbox #qualityfruit #easterfood #freshfruit #bestseller #hillsdistrict #hillsdistrictbusinessmums #hillsdistrictsydney #eatfresh #fruitplatter
Fruit is one thing you notice, when the quality is amazing. When you hear the crunch of a grape 🍇 or see the spray from a crunchy apple 🍎 or that first bite of a sweet watermelon wedge 🍉. Nothing beats it!
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Our boxa fruit is popular for that reason. This week it includes:
Peaches, pears, kanzi red apples, plums, a bag of grapes (red or white), choice of a rockmelon, honey dew, watermelon or a pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and a pomegranate.
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Delivering to Hills District areas every Tuesday and Thursday. Get your order in for an Easter boxa.
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Order online or subscribe to our newsletter to see what we are packing each week and receive FREE delivery on your first order.
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#fruitbox #qualityfruit #easterfood #freshfruit #bestseller #hillsdistrict #hillsdistrictbusinessmums #hillsdistrictsydney #eatfresh #fruitplatter
Quick weeknight meal using fresh tender broccolini from this week’s boxa. We’ve also added cauliflower in the past. This is fabulous way to add more veggies to your diet.
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Broccolini Tomato Pasta
Serves 4 | Prep 3 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes
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Ingredients
400g bag of orecchiette pasta
2 cloves garlic
2 bunches broccolini
1 tin of crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt to taste
1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
Dried or fresh chilli to serve (optional)
Method
1. Finely slice garlic
2. Heat a large deep pan on medium heat and add the garlic. Sprinkle with salt to stop the garlic burning.
3. Cook for 2 minutes and add the tin crushed tomatoes, fill half of the tin with water, add to the pan with the tomato paste. Season sauce well with salt. Cook the sauce approximately 20 minutes until it thickens (lower to a simmer if it becomes too thick).
4. Cut the broccolini into 3cm pieces
5. Fill a large pot of water, salt and bring to the boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cut broccolini. When the pasta is al dente, use a slotted spoon, to add the pasta and broccolini to the red sauce. Add 1/3 cup of the pasta water to the dish. Mix through for a few minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and mix through the grated Parmesan.
7. Drizzle with fresh olive oil and sprinkle with chilli to serve.
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Follow for more easy recipes using fresh seasonal fruit & veggies.
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#easypasta #broccolini #broccolinipasta #veggiepasta #weeknightmeals #pastadishes #eatmoreveggies #cookathome #fruitandvegbox
Quick weeknight meal using fresh tender broccolini from this week’s boxa. We’ve also added cauliflower in the past. This is fabulous way to add more veggies to your diet.
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Broccolini Tomato Pasta
Serves 4 | Prep 3 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes
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Ingredients
400g bag of orecchiette pasta
2 cloves garlic
2 bunches broccolini
1 tin of crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt to taste
1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
Dried or fresh chilli to serve (optional)
Method
1. Finely slice garlic
2. Heat a large deep pan on medium heat and add the garlic. Sprinkle with salt to stop the garlic burning.
3. Cook for 2 minutes and add the tin crushed tomatoes, fill half of the tin with water, add to the pan with the tomato paste. Season sauce well with salt. Cook the sauce approximately 20 minutes until it thickens (lower to a simmer if it becomes too thick).
4. Cut the broccolini into 3cm pieces
5. Fill a large pot of water, salt and bring to the boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cut broccolini. When the pasta is al dente, use a slotted spoon, to add the pasta and broccolini to the red sauce. Add 1/3 cup of the pasta water to the dish. Mix through for a few minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and mix through the grated Parmesan.
7. Drizzle with fresh olive oil and sprinkle with chilli to serve.
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Follow for more easy recipes using fresh seasonal fruit & veggies.
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#easypasta #broccolini #broccolinipasta #veggiepasta #weeknightmeals #pastadishes #eatmoreveggies #cookathome #fruitandvegbox
Light refreshing salad to complement your protein dish this Easter. Shaved zucchini salad with citrus notes, fresh mint & buttery delicate flavour of pine nuts. Recipe below:
Pomegranates on special. Order these items in your fruit & veg boxa this Tuesday or Thursday - delivered to you.
Raw Zucchini, Pomegranate, Tomato & Mint Salad
Ingredients
2 zucchini (medium to large size)
Zest of a lemon
Juice of half a large lemon
200g halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 a pomegranate
2 tablespoons pinenuts
Handful of mint leaves
4-6 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 a Spanish onion
1/3 cup of frozen peas
Salt to taste
Method
1. In a small fry pan, lightly brown the pine nuts.
2. Using a mandolin, thinly slice zucchini into ribbons and thinly slice the onion.
3. Slice the onion until thin moons
4. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt & lemon zest in a small bowl.
5. Thaw the peas in water until defrosted
6. Halve the tomatoes
7. Deseed the pomegranate
8. In a small dry frying pan lightly brown the pinenuts on medium heat.
9. Add zucchini, onions tomatoes and pomegranate to a platter. Top with pine nuts and pour dressing over
10. Top with fresh mint leaves and add an extra sprinkle of salt and splash of olive oil.
I used slivered almonds here because I ran out of pinenuts. Need more salad ideas see our website.
#saladideas #eastermenu #easysalad #pomegranate #zucchinirecipes #fruitandvegbox
Light refreshing salad to complement your protein dish this Easter. Shaved zucchini salad with citrus notes, fresh mint & buttery delicate flavour of pine nuts. Recipe below:
Pomegranates on special. Order these items in your fruit & veg boxa this Tuesday or Thursday - delivered to you.
Raw Zucchini, Pomegranate, Tomato & Mint Salad
Ingredients
2 zucchini (medium to large size)
Zest of a lemon
Juice of half a large lemon
200g halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 a pomegranate
2 tablespoons pinenuts
Handful of mint leaves
4-6 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 a Spanish onion
1/3 cup of frozen peas
Salt to taste
Method
1. In a small fry pan, lightly brown the pine nuts.
2. Using a mandolin, thinly slice zucchini into ribbons and thinly slice the onion.
3. Slice the onion until thin moons
4. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt & lemon zest in a small bowl.
5. Thaw the peas in water until defrosted
6. Halve the tomatoes
7. Deseed the pomegranate
8. In a small dry frying pan lightly brown the pinenuts on medium heat.
9. Add zucchini, onions tomatoes and pomegranate to a platter. Top with pine nuts and pour dressing over
10. Top with fresh mint leaves and add an extra sprinkle of salt and splash of olive oil.
I used slivered almonds here because I ran out of pinenuts. Need more salad ideas see our website.
#saladideas #eastermenu #easysalad #pomegranate #zucchinirecipes #fruitandvegbox
Happiness is convenience when you are a busy mum! Having a full fridge is an added bonus. Saving time getting quality foods delivered to me. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love sharing new finds and local businesses I buy from, to support a healthy lifestyle.
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Here are my latest finds:
🥖Sourdough bread @sourdough_to_go freshly baked to order, no commercial yeasts or additives) - Hills District pick up only
🥩 Grassfed meat @mckenziesmeats - delivery available
AND US ⬇️
🥦 Boxa Greens our fruit & veg Boxas filled with quality seasonal produce direct from the markets - Pick up from Glenhaven or delivery to Hills District areas
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If there are other businesses you think I should try, let me know in the comments. Have you tried a fruit & veg box delivery service. Take the poll.
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Remember, shop small & support local.
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#fruitandveg #grassfedmeat #fruitboxdelivery #sourdoughbread #eatfreshfood #shoplocally #shopsmallbusinesses #hillsdistrict
Happiness is convenience when you are a busy mum! Having a full fridge is an added bonus. Saving time getting quality foods delivered to me. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love sharing new finds and local businesses I buy from, to support a healthy lifestyle.
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Here are my latest finds:
🥖Sourdough bread @sourdough_to_go freshly baked to order, no commercial yeasts or additives) - Hills District pick up only
🥩 Grassfed meat @mckenziesmeats - delivery available
AND US ⬇️
🥦 Boxa Greens our fruit & veg Boxas filled with quality seasonal produce direct from the markets - Pick up from Glenhaven or delivery to Hills District areas
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If there are other businesses you think I should try, let me know in the comments. Have you tried a fruit & veg box delivery service. Take the poll.
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Remember, shop small & support local.
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#fruitandveg #grassfedmeat #fruitboxdelivery #sourdoughbread #eatfreshfood #shoplocally #shopsmallbusinesses #hillsdistrict
Hills District families ditching big supermarket fruit & veg and wanting to support small businesses that offer;
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🥦Market fresh fruit & veg delivered to you
🍓Quality produce that lasts and tastes great
🍑Easy, quick online ordering solution
🥒Convenience of someone knowledgeable
buying and packing your fresh food needs
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you a free delivery code for new customers PLUS
receive a FREE fruit pack when you order.
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Hills District families ditching big supermarket fruit & veg and wanting to support small businesses that offer;
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🥦Market fresh fruit & veg delivered to you
🍓Quality produce that lasts and tastes great
🍑Easy, quick online ordering solution
🥒Convenience of someone knowledgeable
buying and packing your fresh food needs
.
Try a Boxa Greens. Comment FRUIT and we’ll send
you a free delivery code for new customers PLUS
receive a FREE fruit pack when you order.
.
Subscribe to our newsletter to see what we are
packing each week and for healthy easy recipes
using items from the boxa.
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#hillsdistrictbusinessmums #fruitandvegbox #busyfamilies #fruitandveg #cookathome #hillsdistrictmums #eatfreshfood
WHAT?! Are you storing these items wrong? See below ⬇️
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🧅Onions need to be stored at room temp away from direct light (to avoid them going bitter). Avoid storing them with potatoes. Their high levels of moisture cause onions to liquify and leak. Onions can be stored with garlic.
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🥔 Store potatoes in a cool dark space that doesn’t get warm. Ideally the pantry (not near the fridge, oven or under the sink). The washed variety we supply through Boxa Greens can be stored in the fridge. Onions & potatoes are not friends! Keep onions AWAY from potatoes because the ethylene gases they release, cause them to ripen and sprout much quicker.
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🍎 On the subject of gases, apples emit large amounts of ethylene gases (similar to bananas). These should be stored seperately in their own fruit bowl on the bench away from other fruits, so all the fruits don’t ripen or go off too quickly. For a crisper apple, store them separately in the fridge.
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🍅 Tomatoes are best stored and served at room temperature for the best taste. Storing them in the fridge for more then a few days will diminish the flavour. Cut tomatoes should be stored in an air tight container, so they don’t take on any off flavours.
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Learning to store your produce correctly means they’ll taste better, last longer, which will save you money & time. Less waste.
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Did you learn anything new, let us know how you store these items?
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WHAT?! Are you storing these items wrong? See below ⬇️
.
🧅Onions need to be stored at room temp away from direct light (to avoid them going bitter). Avoid storing them with potatoes. Their high levels of moisture cause onions to liquify and leak. Onions can be stored with garlic.
.
🥔 Store potatoes in a cool dark space that doesn’t get warm. Ideally the pantry (not near the fridge, oven or under the sink). The washed variety we supply through Boxa Greens can be stored in the fridge. Onions & potatoes are not friends! Keep onions AWAY from potatoes because the ethylene gases they release, cause them to ripen and sprout much quicker.
.
🍎 On the subject of gases, apples emit large amounts of ethylene gases (similar to bananas). These should be stored seperately in their own fruit bowl on the bench away from other fruits, so all the fruits don’t ripen or go off too quickly. For a crisper apple, store them separately in the fridge.
.
🍅 Tomatoes are best stored and served at room temperature for the best taste. Storing them in the fridge for more then a few days will diminish the flavour. Cut tomatoes should be stored in an air tight container, so they don’t take on any off flavours.
.
Learning to store your produce correctly means they’ll taste better, last longer, which will save you money & time. Less waste.
.
Did you learn anything new, let us know how you store these items?
.
Follow for more storage and produce tips.
.
#storagetips #foodstorage #foodtips #foodtipsandtricks #freshfruitandveg #fruitandvegbox #sydneymums #organisedmum #moneysavingtips