Retail prices
All prices In kilograms unless otherwise stated. Prices taken from shops in north Christchurch. It should be noted that retail prices surveyed yesterday do not necessarily reflect the prices at the markets, as many shopowners will have bought earlier In the week and paid ’ higher, or lower, prices. Cabbages, 40c to 98c each. Cauliflowers, S9c to $1.29 each. Brussels sprouts. .$1.58 to $2.80. Carrots, 29c to 49c. Beans, $1.20 to $2.19. Courgettes, $1.29 to $1.99. Leeks, 29c to 52c each. Kumara, $1.59 to $2.89.
Parsnips, 85c to 69e. Corn, 15c to 25c a cob. Tomatoes, 70c to $1.99, Lettuces, 89c to 99c each. Radishes, 39c to 49c bunch. Spring onions. 39c to 49c bunch. Celery,. 49c to 99c bunch. Capsicum, $3.04. Strawberries, 79e to '99c punnet Peaches, 99c to $2.59. Nectarines, $1.39 to $2.99. Grapes, $1.99 to $4.90. Grapefruit, $1.49. Oranges, $1.30. Rock melons, 99c to $1.49 each, Pears. 99c to $1.19. Avocadoes, $2.50 to $3.50 each. Bananas, 89c to $1.17. Cape gooseberries, $2.99. Passionfruit, 18c to 29c each.
This week’s recipe PUMPKIN SOUP
500 grams pumpkin 2 onions 25 grams butter 2 cups chicken stock salt and pepper 300 ml milk Method: Peel and chop onions; peel, seed and chop pumpkin. Put in pot with stock, seasoning, and bring to boil. Simmer until tender. Press through sieve or put through blender for a smooth puree. Heat soup again, but do not boil after adding butter and milk .
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