About Garden Fresh Exotics

Garden Fresh Exotics was established in 2009 on Park Road in the heart of the West End of Glasgow, as a greengrocer and world food store – since then we have been serving the local community.

We now offer an unmatched selection of seasonal produce, as well as a huge selection of whole foods, nuts and seeds, lentils, spices and so much more – everything you need to live the fresh life.

The Gift Box

Garden Fresh Exotics have relaunched their home delivery service, and also their online store and asked me if I would like to check out their fruit and veg box.

I thought this was such a great idea, as getting fresh fruit and veg straight to your door is amazing plus they do a subscription service which for me is something everyone should do.

My mind started to race as to what could I make with whatever was coming, and many things came to mind.

The Delivery

As soon as I saw this I honestly did say WOW out loud!

How good does this look also it’s packed with many wonderful items!!

Everything was super fresh, smelled amazing and the whole box made my room smell so so good.

Now it was time to start thinking and see what I could make with everything, I can’t wait as it’s been a while since I did some home cooking.

What I made…

Many items came to mind as to what to make, but the first thing was a very healthy smoothie

The Garden Fresh Exotics Smoothie

I used :

• 1 x banana
• Spinach
• Grapes
• 1 x Cucumber
• 2 cups Orange juice
• 1 x Apple
• 1 x Avocado

I popped all these in and started the blender, once I felt it had been in long enough it was time to pour and taste.

I really loved this, and it was mega tasty. You start by getting a nice banana flavor followed by little hints of everything else.

As I said it’s very tasty and one I think you should try and will make again and again.

Bacon wrapped asparagus

I spotted some asparagus in the box and instantly thought of this, but the last time I forgot to season the asparagus so this time I would do it correctly.

INGREDIENTS

• Asparagus
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• Bacon

I am no chef but this is a very simple, quick, and tasty little treat.

I had the same amount of bacon strips as the asparagus.

Firstly wash the asparagus and cut the end off, then place it on a tray and drizzle some olive oil over the top.

Season with some black pepper and some garlic salt and rub till it covers all the asparagus.

I preheated my oven, and while doing that wrapped the bacon around the asparagus.

Once done I placed it in the oven for 10mins then took out and turned each asparagus, so the other side got cooked, and put it back in for another 10mins.

I then left it in for some extra time as I like my bacon a wee bit crispy, so this part is all down to you.

Plate up and enjoy.

What else did I make?

I used the onions and tomatoes to make the sauce for my pasta, and it tasted very very good.

Final Thoughts…

I have managed to make lots of different dishes with either a small amount of the items in the box or a few, and I loved everything I made as it all tasted very very good.

This was a great gift, and also it’s a great monthly both to get right to your door.

Everything was fresh, the box was packed! and the possibilities are endless as to what you can make with the contents.

Check them out and try them for yourself.

Overall Value for Money	★★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING	★★★★★

The above blog post review is 100% honest and has not been influenced in anyway. Its a true representation of my visit, and my thoughts.