THE SECRET TO AMAZING PRODUCE EVERY WEEK - Misfit Garden!

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Forkin' Good podcast, Kate and Simon visit Misfit Garden in Taupō and discover one of New Zealand’s smartest food waste solutions.Misfit Garden rescues fresh fruit and vegetables that are too small, too wonky, slightly blemished, or simply not “perfect” enough for supermarkets, then delivers them straight to households around New Zealand. The catch? There’s nothing wrong with them at all. In fact, a lot of it is fresher, tastier, and more exciting than what you’ll find on supermarket shelves.From buttery avocados and baby leeks to yellow watermelon, omega plums, baby eggplants and chef grade mushrooms, this episode is packed with fresh produce, food waste insight, and some serious inspiration for home cooks and chefs alike.We also dive into Chef’s Garden, Misfit Garden’s premium produce arm for chefs and hospitality businesses looking for unusual, beautiful, super fresh ingredients direct from growers.In this episode:- Fresh produce delivered direct from growers- Why “ugly” fruit and veg is still premium quality- How Misfit Garden helps reduce food waste at farm level- Why supermarket standards reject perfectly good produce- The difference between Misfit Garden and Chef’s Garden- How chefs can access rare and specialty ingredients- What’s in a Misfit Garden box- The surprise of yellow watermelon, baby leeks, mini cauliflower and more- A special 25% off code for Forkin' Good listenersIf you care about fresh food, reducing waste, supporting growers, and eating well for less, this one is for you.Use code FORKINGOOD for 25% off your first Misfit Garden box, at their website here: https://www.misfitgarden.co.nz/Follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok: @forkingoodpodFollow Simon on his channels below:Instagram: @simon_gaultFacebook: @OfficialsimongaultTiktok: SimonjgaultYoutube: Simon GaultFollow Waste-ed with Kate here:Instagram: @wastedwithkateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastefreewithkateTiktok: wasted.kateYoutube: Waste-ed with KateSupport the show