Nov 20, 2013
Tis’ The Season!
Each season brings tons of different fruits and vegetables to the table. Look for foods in season so you can get the best of the batch for the cheapest price!
Local seasonal foods are tastier, fresher and more nutritious because the produce is harvested within a couple days and is shipped to the markets shortly after. If you are getting foods from across the world it requires more processing, refrigeration, packaging and sits in warehouses before it finally gets to you (gross!).
Apples, for example, are available all year round but is mainly harvested July through October. The rest of the year apples are stored for future use or grown inorganically. So go local, It’s a win win situation for the environment and your health. Each month, produce is divided into newly in season, peak of the season, and winding down.
There are still tasty and fresh foods available towards the end of November. Here’s a list of produce available at the end of the month, and beginning of December.
End of November:
Artichokes
Beans (green)
Garlic
Peppers (hot and sweet)
Radish
Almonds
Apples
Chestnuts
Pecans
Pistachios
Pomegranate
Look for these in December:
Haas
Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower
Wild Mushrooms
Sweet Yams
Turnips
Cherimoya
Fresh dates
Grapefruit
Mandarines/tangerines
Oranges
Bosc
Comice
