Yes, we have no bananas in the market basket this week, but the countdown is on, according to Stewart Lindsay, banana growing expert and Queensland Government adviser to the banana industry.
Bananas from cyclone affected Tully and Innisfail will be back in stores in late September. This is great news for many growers who have had no income since February. Four and a bit weeks and counting. Until then, I'm using snap frozen bananas from last season in all my baking, although, I have heard reports of bananas (which are selling for around $11.00 per kilo in supermarkets) being on sale at farmer's markets and some greengrocers for around $5-6.00 per kilo. This is great news! Indulge if you find them. |
Market BasketGood Things in season and ripe for the market basket each month. |