Parsnips have a sweet nutty taste and like carrots are very versatile as a side accompaniment to many meals, within soups or stews and even great as an ingredient for homemade fresh juicing.
Did you know?
- Parsnips are actually richer in many vitamins and minerals than carrots. They're a good source of potassium and fibre.
- Parsnips can be boiled, but steaming retains their full flavour. As with some other vegetables their flavour compounds are found under the skin.
Parsnips & Carrots with Soy, Honey & Orange
Pan-fried steak & parsnip salad
Pepper & honey-roasted roots
Spiced parsnip shepherd's pies
Parsnip hash browns
Turkey & parsnip curry
Latest News
Open Farm Sunday - 1 June 2008
This years event has been described by LEAF as “the best yet!”. Over 400 farmers across the country opened up and early reports indicate that nearly 150,000 members of the public visited a local farm on 1st June. A full report will be issued by LEAF later in the year…but in the meantime here is our very own Produce World report. As proud sponsors of the 2008 Open Farm Sunday event I would like to share with everyone the day’s successes, and give a great BIG thank you to everyone who took part…THANK YOU!.
Produce World acquires Marshalls and Agromark
Produce World Ltd, currently growing and marketing organic and conventional fresh produce, has acquired Marshalls Holdings Ltd, a group of companies that includes Marshall Bros (Butterwick) Ltd and a 76% holding in Agromark SA, in a deal agreed and completed last night.
