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Tart apple beautiful & fluffy when cooked.
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A large, sweet, and crisp variety of apple.
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Subtle flavor and a hint of sweetness.
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Large sized, creamy, rich, and nutty flavour.
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Good sized & will ripen in your fruit bowl
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Big, buttery & creamy!
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Lady Finger - eat when skin is fully yellow.
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Green-fleshed with tart/sweet flavour.
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Red fleshed that is bursting with flavour.
Lemon Curd
A delicious addition to desserts or baking.
Batch-made traditional recipe lemon curd, so no one will know you didn't make it yourself!
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The Meyer lemon is a soft fruit with a high juice content, a delicious cross between a lemon and a mandarin.
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Bursting with juice and flavour.
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A traditional recipe, thin cut, jelly-style marmalade full of flavour from plump juicy oranges and lemons that taste just as nature intended.
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Summer orange - full of juice and no seeds.
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Bursting with deep golden goodness!
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Sweet and rich in flavour, with a super-smooth texture
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Bursting with flavour our dried NZ lemons will add something pretty special to your drinks and desserts.
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Our NZ dried limes will make your cocktails extra special!
Twisted Dried Fruit - Mandarins
Brighten up any drink or platter with our dried NZ mandarins.
Twisted Dried Fruit - Orange
Our dried NZ Navel oranges will make your drinks and cake decorations extra special!
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Yuzu are used for the aromatic zest and the juice.
Are limes best when they are green or yellow?
Mojitos, Asian sauces, South American cuisine, zesty desserts, pickles and salad dressings all have one thing in common. What is that? The humble lime. Limes are a popular citrus fruit with a distinctive flavour. But have we been eating them wrong all this time? Let’s look at whether limes should be eaten when they are green, or if they are better when they are yellow.
Are limes best when they are green or yellow?
Mojitos, Asian sauces, South American cuisine, zesty desserts, pickles and salad dressings all have one thing in common. What is that? The humble lime. Limes are a popular citrus fruit with a distinctive flavour. But have we been eating them wrong all this time? Let’s look at whether limes should be eaten when they are green, or if they are better when they are yellow.
Avocado and crispy cauliflower tortillas with chilli black beans
Plant-based meals are easy to put together, especially with avocados in the house. Crumbing and deep-frying cauliflower makes a tasty alternative to seafood or meat.
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Manchego Cheese
This avocado and grapefruit salad with Manchego cheese is a 'grown-up' salad with wonderful complex flavours.
Avocado and tomatillo guacamole
Adding green tomatillos to the guacamole turns this recipe into a more authentic Latin-American style sauce. If you can’t find fresh tomatillos, canned versions are readily available at good quality food stores.
Avocado Crostini
These avocado crostini make a great finger-food option for a summer drinks party - or serve the avocado mixture in a bowl with the crostini on the side so guests can help themselves.
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
This delicious multi-purpose avocado dressing will keep for 2-3 days covered and chilled. Try it on can be used on almost anything, like leafy salads, sandwiches, roasted vegetables, barbecued meats, or fried seafood.
Avocado Hollandaise
This avocado version of classic Hollandaise sauce is delicious with grilled vegetables, steamed asparagus or with Eggs Benedict.
Avocado salad with broccoli, almonds, blue cheese and blackberries
This nourishing salad is packed with superfoods like avocados, broccoli and almonds, and topped off with tangy autumn blackberries.
Baked Grapefruit with Coconut Sugar
If you're looking for a delicious warm breakfast or brunch, then we've got just the thing for you - Baked Grapefruit with coconut sugar, pistachios and microgreens.
Can oranges really cure the common cold?
Why is it that people tell you to eat oranges when you are sick? They have a reputation for magically being able to cure the common cold. But is there any truth to this reputation?
Oranges are a much-loved citrus snack that also happen to be really good for us. Famously packed full of vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant - oranges have a bunch of health benefits.
Can oranges really cure the common cold?
Why is it that people tell you to eat oranges when you are sick? They have a reputation for magically being able to cure the common cold. But is there any truth to this reputation?
Oranges are a much-loved citrus snack that also happen to be really good for us. Famously packed full of vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant - oranges have a bunch of health benefits.
Can oranges really cure the common cold?
Why is it that people tell you to eat oranges when you are sick? They have a reputation for magically being able to cure the common cold. But is there any truth to this reputation?
Oranges are a much-loved citrus snack that also happen to be really good for us. Famously packed full of vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant - oranges have a bunch of health benefits.
Can oranges really cure the common cold?
Why is it that people tell you to eat oranges when you are sick? They have a reputation for magically being able to cure the common cold. But is there any truth to this reputation?
Oranges are a much-loved citrus snack that also happen to be really good for us. Famously packed full of vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant - oranges have a bunch of health benefits.
Can oranges really cure the common cold?
Why is it that people tell you to eat oranges when you are sick? They have a reputation for magically being able to cure the common cold. But is there any truth to this reputation?
Oranges are a much-loved citrus snack that also happen to be really good for us. Famously packed full of vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant - oranges have a bunch of health benefits.
Ceviche with avocado
This ceviche is such a fresh and bright dish. It has simple every day ingredients and will take you 15 minutes to get it on the table.
I adore using our avocados in this dish and the creamy texture is so complimentary to the fish and citrus. Serve it on top of corn chips you really are knocking it out of the park!
Citrus Lamb Stew
Using citrus in a dish like this Citrus Lamb Stew helps to cut through the richness of the lamb, and provides beautiful flavour.
Coconut & Lime Poached Chicken Salad
Check out this delicious chicken dish that is fresh & light but does not compromise on flavour. Punchy herbs and a creamy dressing all spiked with beautiful NZ limes
Creamy Garlic Chicken
This creamy garlic chicken is luscious and comforting and will be sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Creative uses for orange peels
It’s peak season for navel oranges here in New Zealand - the perfect time to grab some and tuck in.
Not only do oranges taste delicious, they also have a bunch of health benefits that make them an essential part of your winter diet.
Most people are aware that you can use orange zest to add some zing to your baking or throw the peels into a compost pile, but there are a myriad of other ways to make good use of those discarded peels.
Here are a few of our favourite creative uses for orange peels.
Creative uses for orange peels
It’s peak season for navel oranges here in New Zealand - the perfect time to grab some and tuck in.
Not only do oranges taste delicious, they also have a bunch of health benefits that make them an essential part of your winter diet.
Most people are aware that you can use orange zest to add some zing to your baking or throw the peels into a compost pile, but there are a myriad of other ways to make good use of those discarded peels.
Here are a few of our favourite creative uses for orange peels.
Creative uses for orange peels
It’s peak season for navel oranges here in New Zealand - the perfect time to grab some and tuck in.
Not only do oranges taste delicious, they also have a bunch of health benefits that make them an essential part of your winter diet.
Most people are aware that you can use orange zest to add some zing to your baking or throw the peels into a compost pile, but there are a myriad of other ways to make good use of those discarded peels.
Here are a few of our favourite creative uses for orange peels.
Creative uses for orange peels
It’s peak season for navel oranges here in New Zealand - the perfect time to grab some and tuck in.
Not only do oranges taste delicious, they also have a bunch of health benefits that make them an essential part of your winter diet.
Most people are aware that you can use orange zest to add some zing to your baking or throw the peels into a compost pile, but there are a myriad of other ways to make good use of those discarded peels.
Here are a few of our favourite creative uses for orange peels.
Creative uses for orange peels
It’s peak season for navel oranges here in New Zealand - the perfect time to grab some and tuck in.
Not only do oranges taste delicious, they also have a bunch of health benefits that make them an essential part of your winter diet.
Most people are aware that you can use orange zest to add some zing to your baking or throw the peels into a compost pile, but there are a myriad of other ways to make good use of those discarded peels.
Here are a few of our favourite creative uses for orange peels.
Crispy Chicken with Orange Miso Sauce
The orange miso sauce that comes with this crispy chicken is so moreish! The umami familiar comforting taste of miso is given a fresh sweetness by the beautiful NZ navel oranges.
Delicious & Healthy Green Juice
I adore green juice, and by cold pressing the best produce means that you get amazing flavour, as well as all the health benefits.
Feijoa Caipirinha
Feijoas come into season just as the autumn days arrive with their long shadows, saturated light and surprisingly hot days.
This version of the Brazillian Caipirinha cocktail is deliciously refreshing on an autumn afternoon.
Feijoa Crumble Shortcake
The texture and taste of this Feijoa Crumble Shortcake is divine! Great on its own or serve it warm with cream.
Feijoa Jam
This feijoa jam is delicious with blue cheese, keep it in the fridge and simply add a smear or dollop to your cheese platter.
Feijoa Muffins
This quick and simple muffin recipe really does capture the full flavour of feijoas and they're an excellent lunchbox filler. Just freeze them in a ziploc bag and pop into lunchboxes each morning so they'll be defrosted by lunchtime.
Feijoa Paste
This thick feijoa paste is like an old-fashioned fruit cheese. It also makes a nice little gift, wrapped up in greaseproof paper and tied with some twine.
Fish Tacos with Avocado
These Fish Tacos with creamy avocado and a killer spicy sauce could easily be your new favourite dish!
Fragrant Chicken Laab Salad
Our Fragrant Chicken Laab Salad is a flavour packed minced meat salad with lime and chilli.
Fruit of the Month - Avocados
How can you resist avocados? A staple in any healthy diet and they are just plain yum! Let’s get to know this famous, super-versatile fruit a little better.
Fruit of the Month - Avocados
How can you resist avocados? A staple in any healthy diet and they are just plain yum! Let’s get to know this famous, super-versatile fruit a little better.
Fruit of the Month - Mandarins
Known as a staple item in kiwi school lunchboxes, mandarins are like nature’s candy. Sweet and easy to peel, let's have a look at them in a little more detail.
Fruit Of The Month - The Humble Orange
That’s right, this month is dedicated to an oldie but a goodie, the humble but never overrated orange. A staple of lunchboxes for generations, the orange is a little package of sunshine bursting with Vitamin C and delicious, juicy goodness.
Fruit of The Month - The Lemonade Fruit
Summer is on the way and so is the lemonade fruit. Have your juicer ready, those glass jugs lined up, and prepare to enjoy this mouth-watering citrus fruit!
Fruit of the month: Feijoas
Possibly even more kiwi than the Kiwifruit, feijoas are a key part of our fruity heritage. Let’s look into how NZ began its love affair with the feijoa...
Fruit of the Month: Passionfruits
More than just a great dessert topping, passionfruits are delicious! Read on to learn a bit more about passionfruit - where they hail from, what goodness they contain, and the best ways to use them.
Fruit Of The Month: Persimmon
Shaped like a tomato, but with a sweet honeyed taste, the persimmon is not your run of the mill boring fruit! Let’s explore this delicious fruity variety now...
Fruity Winter Warmer Ideas
Before you stock up on mountains of potatoes for winter, don’t rule fruit out just yet! Instead, take a look at our best fruity winter warmer ideas...
Gin and lemonade jelly
This sophisticated Gin and Lemonade Jelly (made with real lemonade fruit - not the fizzy drink) will be a hit at your next dinner party.
Gold Kiwifruit Breakfast
Time to change up your breakfast options with a delicious and quick Gold Kiwifruit Breakfast Bowl.
Grapefruit and green olive salad with honey vinaigrette
Try this delicious zingy Grapefruit and green olive salad with a honey vinaigrette.
Grapefruit, avocado and fennel salad
This bright and zingy citrus salad from www.foodiecrush.com goes beautifully with grilled fish or meats so is perfect for the barbecue table.
Green apple and lime slice
This easy, moist and delicious green apple and lime slice will be a family favourite!
Have You Thought Of Giving The Gift Of A Fruit Box?
Whether you want to say get well soon to your grandma, send season’s greetings to a client, or say I love you to that special someone, then the gift of good health is just what you need. A fruit box has you covered.
How Did The Tamarillo Get Its Name?
Although common across New Zealand, the tamarillo is still called a tree tomato in many places around the world. So how did it become the tamarillo in NZ?
How To Grow Your Own Avocado Tree
Imagine if you had an almost endless supply of avocados in your backyard! Good news, you can! It is super easy to grow your own avocado tree from a pit.
How To Know If Your Fruit Is Ripe
It is so disappointing to find one of your favourite fruits is not ready to eat or too far gone. So, read on to find out how to know when your fruit is ripe.
How To Use And Store Makrut Lime Leaves
New Zealand is a multi-cultural nation and as such, we heartily embrace cuisines from all around the world. With Southeast Asia as one of our closest neighbours, we have happily welcomed an array of delicious dishes from Thailand and Indonesia, so if you haven't actually heard of or purchased Makrut lime leaves before, you will almost certainly have enjoyed their flavour at some point.
How To Use And Store Makrut Lime Leaves
New Zealand is a multi-cultural nation and as such, we heartily embrace cuisines from all around the world. With Southeast Asia as one of our closest neighbours, we have happily welcomed an array of delicious dishes from Thailand and Indonesia, so if you haven't actually heard of or purchased Makrut lime leaves before, you will almost certainly have enjoyed their flavour at some point.
How To Use And Store Makrut Lime Leaves
New Zealand is a multi-cultural nation and as such, we heartily embrace cuisines from all around the world. With Southeast Asia as one of our closest neighbours, we have happily welcomed an array of delicious dishes from Thailand and Indonesia, so if you haven't actually heard of or purchased Makrut lime leaves before, you will almost certainly have enjoyed their flavour at some point.
How To Use And Store Makrut Lime Leaves
New Zealand is a multi-cultural nation and as such, we heartily embrace cuisines from all around the world. With Southeast Asia as one of our closest neighbours, we have happily welcomed an array of delicious dishes from Thailand and Indonesia, so if you haven't actually heard of or purchased Makrut lime leaves before, you will almost certainly have enjoyed their flavour at some point.
Indian Lime (Or Lemon) Pickle
This recipe was shared on Radio New Zealand by Kirsten Day and is a low-oil lime pickle that can also be made with lemons. Heating the spices is a crucial step with fantastic aromatics. Best served with your favourite curry.
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
It started with an orange...
In 2003 Sandy & I (wool buyer and nurse) bought a lifestyle property on the Poverty Bay Flats just on the outskirts of Gisborne.
We knew our soil was made up of exceptionally fertile heavy silt loam. Soil renowned in our district for growing just about anything very well.
We had a bare paddock so decided to plant some orange tree's...unbeknown to us our unique citrus journey had begun!
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Juicy Facts About Lemons
We may be a little biased, but in terms of versatility and usefulness, lemons are hard to beat. Of all the fruit we sell at Twisted Citrus, lemons are the most requested year-round. Fortunately, lemons are generally available throughout the year but become scarce in late summer. You may find the price will rise around this time and notice imported fruit appearing in supermarkets.
Lamb Meatballs with Garlic Yoghurt & Pita
Try these lamb meatballs with a delicious garlic yoghurt on pita bread for a simple, quick & healthy meal that you are sure to love!
Lemon & Thyme Shortbread
This buttery, delicate lemon & thyme shortbread marries classic flavours with the extra crunch of polenta.
Lemonade Delight Cocktail
Lemonade fruit work so incredibly well in cocktails as they are the perfect balance of sweet & sour!
Lime and Coriander Chicken
With a short ingredients list, this Lime and Coriander Chicken is simple and easy, yet your guests will be licking the plates and asking for the recipe!
Lime Butter
This lime butter is the perfect partner to barbecued, baked, steamed or fried fish. Brush it onto sweetcorn too. If desired, add finely minced coriander, chilli, ginger, garlic or lime to give it an extra kick.
Lime Melting Moment Cookies
These Lime Melting Moment Cookies are a delicious twist on the old favourite and they truly do melt in your mouth.
Makrut lime and lemongrass chicken skewers
Friends of mine simply call Makrut lime leaves "deliciousness" fresh leaves give an unparalleled lift to curries and their secret ingredient status is well-deserved. Simply add a couple of torn leaves to the pan at the same time as your Thai curry paste and you will taste the difference.
Makrut Lime Lemonade
With these hot summer days and nights that we have been having, cool down with a glass of home-made lemonade...with a twist of course. This recipe uses Makrut lime leaves to add a unique lime flavour to the syrup. Great used with cocktails too!
Makrut Lime Martini
This refreshing Makrut Lime Martini cocktail is delicious on its own or serve with Asian canapÃs or as a digestif following a South-Asian meal.
Mandarin & Almond Cake
This simple cake is easy to put together with little ingredients. Deliciously moist and packed of mandarin flavour, best served the day after it is baked. Keep chilled, and the cake will last 2-3 days longer.
Mandarin & Roasted Vegetable Salad
This recipe is hearty enough to serve as a meal on its own or makes a great single accompaniment for a roasted or barbecued joint of meat.
Mandarin & Roasted Vegetable Salad
When winter beckons, why not make the most of some of the abundance of citrus by adding mandarin to roasted vegetables.
Tangy, refreshing and this can be served as a side or as the main. Although it's a pain to remove the white membranes of pith on each segment, It does make for a better texture when eating.
Mandarin Currant Pancakes
Adding mandarins to your pancakes is a great way to include natural Vitamin C in your breakfast and oh so yummy too!
Not all oranges are created equal
At Twisted Citrus our produce is picked to order from New Zealand's premium citrus capital, Gisborne and sent direct to our customers.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
On the cover of life & leisure behind the scences
If you had told me a few years ago our family was going to be on the cover of Life & Leisure magazine because we were selling citrus online, I would have said…go and get yourself another drink!
But in September last year, that’s exactly where we found ourselves.
Orange Coconut Yoghurt Cake
This fabulous 3-layer orange cake with coconut yoghurt icing serves 12 - but only if you can stop yourself from eating more than one piece!
Orange, Mango & Coconut Granola
Homemade Granola is easier to make than you think! Give our delicious Orange, Mango & Coconut Granola a try.
Orangettes
Orangettes is a fancy moniker for candied peel dipped in chocolate and who could resist the orange/dark chocolate combination? These tasty treats are a stylish accompaniment for coffee or a nice way to cap off a dinner party. It is a great way to use the whole fruit: don't discard the peels when you make a dish calling for oranges and make orangettes!
Pan Fried Lemon Sole with Feijoa Salsa
This recipe isn't what you'd expect when I say feijoas. It isn't crumble, or a loaf, or even muffins. No I've gone the savoury route - with Pan Fried Lemon Sole with Feijoa Salsa, and it is delicious!
Passionfruit and yoghurt cupcakes
For great tasting cupcakes, passionfruit wins. The tangy, tropical taste of passionfruit is complimentary with creamy yoghurt and crème fraiche icing.
Passionfruit Curd
Spread it on toast, swirl it in yoghurt, use it as cheesecake topping or to fill a layer cake. However you use it this passionfruit curd is delicious!
Passionfruit custard square
This delicious passionfruit custard square recipe will delight your tastebuds!
Passionfruit Posset
Fresh passionfruit is such a treat that the best recipes don't involve too much cooking and make the delectable fruit the star of the show. This simple chilled cream dessert makes an elegant end to a meal.
Passionfruit sour cream slab cake
This delicious and moist passionfruit cake is perfect for large groups and will keep well if covered and kept in the fridge.
Pavlova with Lemon Curd
Pavlova is a Kiwi favourite for good reason, and this one won't disappoint. The addition of a traditional recipe lemon curd topping takes it to the next level.
Pink Grapefruit Curd Tartlets
These gorgeous Pink Grapefruit Curd Tartlets are a perfect treat to share with your special someone. The zingy yet sweet citrus taste is delicious.
Preserved lemons - how to make and use them
Preserved lemons were a mystery to me a few years ago, until I came across a recipe that called for them. I naively thought that a real lemon was a satisfactory substitute...boy was I wrong! A few weeks later, after a failed recipe and unable to find them at our local supermarket, I found a preserved lemon recipe online and made my own.
Roasted Tangelo Compote
This Roasted Tangelo Compote recipe will become your new best friend. It is so incredibly easy, uses ingredients you probably already have on hand and is addictive!
Rosemary, Maple & Persimmon Bruschetta
This gorgeous rosemary bruschetta is topped with cream cheese & our fresh persimmon then drizzled with maple syrup. Perfect for lunch or as an entree. This dish really makes the special persimmon sing.
Spiced tamarillos and mascarpone
Find yourself some tamarillos and make this delicious recipe for dessert - DIVINE!
Spicy Avocado Hummus
This spicy avocado hummus recipe is super easy to make and the perfect addition to your favourite crackers, chips or veggie sticks.
Tamarillo & Golden Syrup Mini Loaves
These lovely little Tamarillo & Golden Syrup Mini Loaves are rich, decadent, and sure to delight.
Tamarillo Breakfast Crumble
This delicious Tamarillo Breakfast Crumble is a great dairy and gluten free option for a scrumptious start to your day!
Tamarillo Chutney
Digby Law's take on the kiwi classic, Tamarillo chutney, it's delicious with cold meats, on cheese toasties or in a Ploughman's lunch.
Tamarillo Ricotta Semifreddo
Semifreddo is a frozen dessert with the texture of frozen mousse.
This Tamarillo Ricotta Semifreddo recipe is a great one to make ahead of time. Extra tamarillos can be pulped and frozen while in abundance and can be pulled out to make any time of the year.
Tangelo Almond Cake
Nadia Lim’s tangelo almond cake is moist and delightfully zingy – just like an orange cake but with some extra va-va-voom!
Tangelo and Cointreau sorbet
Tangelo and Cointreau sorbet - Very simple, very refreshing and a very delicious dessert!
Tangelo mint salad dressing
Delicious with crisp salad greens this Tangelo Mint Salad Dressing is simple to make and tastes fabulous!
The Healthiest Fruits That Will Make Your Skin Glow
Healthy skin comes from within, and fruits can truly help your skin glow. But which are the best? Find out the healthiest fruits for your skin right here.
The shortest day: time to plant garlic!
As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, most of us are stoking the fire and dreaming of sunnier climates, but for our garlic grower, Kirsty Gaddam, mid-winter means pulling on her gummies and getting out into the cold to plant her crop.
The shortest day: time to plant garlic!
As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, most of us are stoking the fire and dreaming of sunnier climates, but for our garlic grower, Kirsty Gaddam, mid-winter means pulling on her gummies and getting out into the cold to plant her crop.
The shortest day: time to plant garlic!
As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, most of us are stoking the fire and dreaming of sunnier climates, but for our garlic grower, Kirsty Gaddam, mid-winter means pulling on her gummies and getting out into the cold to plant her crop.
The Top Ways To Keep Your Winter Fruit Intake Up
Eating healthy during summer seems a breeze. But it is equally important to make the most of the delicious winter fruit on offer during the chillier months.
Turmeric Tonic
This Lemon Honey & Turmeric Tonic drink is incredibly moreish and will help ward off any winter sniffles.
Whole Orange Cake with White Chocolate
This Whole Orange Cake is lovely and moist with a beautiful citrus flavour. It's a simple recipe using mainly pantry staples and a little yoghurt.
Why Does Gisborne Grow Great Fruit?
This sunny settlement produces a whopping 56 percent of New Zealand’s citrus. So what is it that makes Gisborne such a prolific citrus success? Let’s see!
Quick, easy, and convenient.
There are a range of different fruit to choose from. You can also have your box delivered every week or fortnight.
Your fruit is then handpicked straight from the tree right here in Gisborne.
Your order goes into our boxes with no storage, no processing, no wax and no refrigeration prior to delivery.
We dispatch orders on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Your box then arrives fresh on your doorstep.
Enjoy our wonderful fruit as nature intended, bursting with fragrance, flavour and goodness.
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