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The planting season is starting and we have a great local bio certified organic grower Debbie.  Debbie is based in Tai tapu and is growing some amazing plants for your vege garden These sell like hot cakes and varieties change every week. This week we have an assortment of Herbs, tomatoes, cabbage, spinach, kale, strawberries, … Continued

This week we take a moment to reflect on the loss of a great man and original Funkster Jim Fairlie Many of you will remember him from the old store and some might know him from his days selling produce on the West Coast. He is often remembered for having a parrot named Jasper that … Continued

This recipe comes to you straight from our manager Caro who whipped this up last night. In light of our recent streak of having Avocados at great prices here is a delicious and easy recipe that you can make for lunch or dinner. Avocado Prawn Salad. 1  large or 2 small Avocados cut into into … Continued

Yams – those beautifully coloured winter vegetable that look so lovely on the shelf but many people know very little about them or how to cook them. So here’s a few yamtastic facts… Yams grown in New Zealand originate from the South American Andes where they are known as oca. New Zealand yams are different … Continued

Without a doubt these are the sweetest oranges we have ever eaten! They are a navel orange with pink flesh. These seedless beauties are full of juice and sweet sweet flavour. Our customers have been raving about them and coming back for seconds and thirds and the kids are loving them. They have been flying … Continued

This is one of our amazing owners Laura . She grew up on this side of town and moved out to North Canterbury 10 years ago to start up a fruit and vege shop out there which she ran with her husband for ten years. Her nick name is Pocket Rocket . Mother of two … Continued

These banana pikelets are a great way to feed the kids after school and use up excess bananas. Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour 1 pinch salt 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 tbs butter melted 2 eggs beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 2 bananas mashed pinch of cinnamon Method: Sift self-raising flour, cinnamon and salt into a bowl. Whisk in sugar, butter, eggs … Continued

Fruit and veg, as we all know, are the gift of Mother Nature. We also know they ride the wave of seasonal changes, and crops and orchards sometimes get on the ‘wrong side’ of Nature’s fickle ways. Here at Funky Pumpkin, the crew thought we’d do a regular update on the comings and goings of … Continued

The team at Funky Pumpkin loves celebrating local, which is why we’re talking about one of our favourite suppliers – Kev’s Pickled. Based locally here in Chrisrchurch, Kev (otherwise known as Kevin Fayen) is a master pickler and sauce maker. In his kitchen, he produces delicious Tomato Relish, Beetroot Chutney (to die for) and flavour … Continued

Crunch them, munch them, roast them, juice them, bake them…the list goes on – so many ways to cherish the crafty carrot. This time round, the Funky Pumpkin team decided to focus the love on the carrot. We’ve got some great pumpkin (of course) and tear-inspiring humble onion action going on at our Colombo Street … Continued

The team at Funky Pumpkin is committed to supplying you with as much quality, fresh, local produce as possible. So we’ve decided to celebrate one of our wonderful local suppliers – Groovy Greens from North Canterbury. Groovy Greens provides us with amazing bok choy, kale, watercress, parsley, coriander and basil, when in season (which is … Continued

It’s finally Here… The Funky Club has arrived and we want you to get funky! We want to reward our awesome loyal customers (some of whom drive across town and beyond to shop with us) with an easy to use loyalty programme that gives you great instore specials and the chance to win prizes. Its … Continued

Meet Carolyn The newest addition to the funky team. Caro has come to us with many years of experience in the produce industry. She is seriously a walking encyclopedia of knoweldge that she is itching to share with our funky team and our funky customers. No really, I challenge you to ask her a question … Continued

Butternut pumpkins or also known as Butternut Squash, are not just a delicious way to make a hearty winter soup but are also loaded with nutritional goodies that have many great health benefits and are low in calories. Just one cup of cooked cubed butternut squash (approximately 205 grams) contains 82 calories, 0 grams of … Continued

With Apples and Pears now in season, make the most of them with this yummy crumble recipe. You can use Apples or pears or a mixture of both. We are lucky to be getting some pears and apples direct from the orchard we have the most magnificent Granny Smith Apples and Angeleys Pears. Time to … Continued

If you’re one who is obsessed with kumara, and I know a handful who eat it as their main source of carbs, there’s a new trend that has started. People are loving it – have you tried it? Step 1: Slice sweet potato into toast like pieces (about 1/4 inch thick) and add to toaster. … Continued

We are happy to announce that it is now Avocado season at Funky Pumpkin and prices are low!! Not only are avocados delicious they also pack some serious health benefits: They contain more potassium than bananas. They are loaded with monounsaturated fats – the good ones. These good fats contain oleic acid which have been … Continued