These last nights of winter demand this zesty, creamy dessert. As well as being delicious, the blood orange will help keep colds at bay.

The root of the turmeric is earthier than its yellow ground cousin and the taste more complex. Combine with ginger for a fantastic chicken curry.

Preparing olives, then waiting for five months before eating in the spring, is a perfect example of slow food and great for the lazy, but patient, preserver.

A tequila sunset, using homemade grenadine is sweet, but balanced with the acidity of the grapefruit. It packs a punch when combined with tequila.

Fluffy crumpets are best to capture the juices of tart stewed apricots and fresh ricotta.

This tropical fruit is the perfect accompaniment to succulent snapper, barramundi or even prawns.

Stuffed with cheese, battered and fried there are many ways to cook delicious, in-season zucchini.

Forget the Chinese garlic from the supermarket, Australian garlic found in season at farmers' markets is great for roastingNew season garlic can be found in Victorian farmers markets this month, with their lime green scapes, their purple bulbs - depending...