THE SWAG BLOG — fruit and vegetables

Potato Gratin, also called Dauphinois, is an inexpensive dish that will be greatly appreciated by the whole family, not just because it's delicious, but also for its flu-fighting nutritional benefits. Serve it as a side dish or a main and add bacon pieces for added taste and texture! 

This plant-based recipe is a nourishing meal that will keep the entire family warm and happy this winter. You can also swap the cauliflower with potato! Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower 2 grated carrots 2 cup red lentils 3 kale branches 1 tbs fresh ginger 1 brown onion 1 tsp coconut oil 2 tinned cans coconut milk 2 tsp ground turmeric 2 tbs green curry paste Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Add onion, ginger and cook, stirring until softened and...

The Swag’s intelligent, patented design features breathable, cotton layers that allow your produce to breathe at their own pace and thrive! Thanks to the multi-layer technology behind The Swag, you can store any combination of fruit, veg and leafy greens in one Swag without worrying if high ethylene produce will ripen other produce inside the bag.

March marks the beginning of autumn in Australia. With cooler days settling in, nothing beats cosying up with a creamy, hearty soup. Now that potatoes and leeks are in season, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy this beautiful recipe. This soup is nutritious (plenty of immune boosting goodness in this one!), comforting and simply delish! Serve together with bread and you’ve got yourself a banger for a weeknight meal! Best part? You can freeze this in glass jars and enjoy it throughout the month!

You may have come across cheap plastic containers dedicated to storing fruit and vegetables. But if you think these are a cost effective and better substitute than The Swag - think again! Storing your favourite fresh produce in containers is one great method of avoiding plastic bags, but compared to The Swag, is not as effective.

The fruit and veggies of Charlie’s Community garden are always incredibly abundant, vibrant and flavorful, and Judith says the secret comes down to the quality of the soil.. This month, we share some of Judith’s top tips to achieve   healthy soil - no matter if you have a garden, a balcony or a few window sill pots.

You may be surprised to know that our Swag Produce Bags are quite versatile - in and out of the kitchen! From being your #1 sidekick when shopping for loose leaves or nuts, to everyday storage, your Produce Bags are sure to keep you covered! Continue reading to find out how to get the most out of your Swag Produce Bags! 

When it comes to healthy eating, salads are probably one of the first things you’ll think of. Thanks to @thenourishedchef, here’s a simple salad recipe with a delicious dressing you’ll be drooling over. 🤤

We tend to get the same questions or concerns from our Swag fam, and we often discover that one of these three steps are missed by our Swaggers when they use The Swag for the first time.

The best and most natural way to store Potatoes and Onions