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Lychees • Lychees Originated in southern China but were brought to Australia more than 100 years ago by Chinese goldminers. They are a tropical fruit so most are grown in Queensland, but they also grow well in northern New South Wales. Lychee trees produce both male and female flowers so are self-pollinating, with the fruit produced in Australia from October through to April. Lychees are best eaten fresh and make a delightful, cleansing post-meal snack, a perfect addition to fruit salads, or they can be used in sweet and sour dishes.

Chrysanthemum greens • Edible chrysanthemum plants are very similar to the ornamental flowering plant you may have in your garden. The leaves and stems are popular in Asian cooking and have a variety of uses. Sometimes labelled as "crown daisy”, if the greens are young and fresh you can enjoy them raw in salads. Beware, however, because older plants are too bitter to be eaten raw, so only use greens that have stalks no wider than three millimetres if eating raw. The most common way to eat chrysanthemum greens is lightly steamed. It will take no more than 30 seconds to steam your greens and they will add a mildly grassy and herbaceous flavour with a satisfying crunch to stews and casseroles. A classic Japanese recipe is to combine cooked chrysanthemum greens with a dressing made from tahini, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar and dashi.

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Otai • Otai is an invigorating drink for spring and summer that originated in Polynesian islands such as Tonga, Samoa, Hawaii and Fiji. Originally, the mixture was placed in sealed empty coconut shells and left to chill and set in cold streams or behind waterfalls. Otai is definitely best when ice cold, but if you don't have a waterfall handy, just add lots of ice! A basic modern recipe for otai includes a half watermelon, one can of crushed pineapple, three cups of cold water, a can of coconut milk and sugar (if you need it, but you won't!). To make it is easy — just shred (don't blend) the watermelon with a fork and place it into a bowl. Add the other ingredients including the juice from the pineapple and enough crushed ice to be at least one third of the entire mix. Simply chill and then serve. The key is to shred and not blend the fruit; it's said that if you have made otai properly, you can drink the first half from your glass and then eat the second half with a spoon.

Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) • Blueberries are packed with antioxidants but are also a delicious snack.

NICE TO MEET yuzu • With its delicious tang and fresh, citrusy aroma, yuzu brings an exquisite twist to drinks, marinades, desserts and more. Here’s why the unique Asian fruit is set to become the next big thing in our kitchens.

Beautiful BURGERS • The origins of the hamburger are not crystal clear, but we do know that the Romans had a dish called Isicia Omentata made with minced beef, pepper, garum, and wine that is the earliest known precursor of the modern burger. The "hamburg" sausage made an appearance in the 18th century, but the hamburger really belongs to America. The United States Library of Congress...