Journal
Notes from the
shop floor.
What’s in season this week. How to pick a perfect mango. Recipes worth trying. The occasional story about Mount Pleasant.
- 01
Ordering fruit and grazing platters in Perth: sizes, prices and lead times
Mini fruit platters from $29.99, large $55 and grazing $95. Servings, lead times and Mount Pleasant pickup or delivery.
08 July 2026 - 02
Winter on the bench: what's worth your money right now
A Perth grocer's guide to winter mandarins, cauliflower, avocados and seasonal value, plus a quick citrus and fennel salad.
26 June 2026 - 03
Twenty-two years on Cranford Avenue
A short history of the corner-stop fruit shop in Mount Pleasant: how it started in 2004, the families who've kept it going, and what hasn't changed.
10 May 2026 - 04
How to ripen an avocado (without ruining it)
The brown-paper trick is real but misunderstood. A short guide to ripening a hard avocado in 1–3 days, and how to tell when it's actually ready.
08 May 2026 - 05
What's in Season Now in Perth: Autumn 2026
What is in season in Perth this autumn, including late stone fruit, new-season apples, persimmons and leafy greens.
26 April 2026 - 06
Lentil Soup: A Home-Cook Recipe Worth Making
A home-cook version of the lentil soup our customers keep asking about, with tips for heating it up so it tastes like it just came off the stove.
08 March 2026 - 07
How to Pick & Ripen the Perfect Alphonso Mango
How to pick a ripe mango, ripen a hard one at home and avoid common mistakes, with practical advice from a Perth fruit shop.
12 February 2026 - 08
Stone Fruit Season in Perth: A Buyer's Guide
WA stone fruit season runs from late October to March. See when Perth peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries peak, plus ripening and storage tips.
15 November 2025