seasonal produce
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies in the month of October! The leaves start to change into glorious shades of yellow, orange and red, the markets become a sea of apples, pears and pumpkins, and the thought of pumpkin-spiced everything is on my mind constantly!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies in the month of September! In the Northern Hemisphere this month marks the beginning of fall with the Autumnal Equinox and the Harvest Moon. It is also when the weather shifts and we can enjoy some cooler sunny days with just the right amount of chill at night. Fruits and veggies are also in abundance and are all so delicious!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies in the month of August! The month that brings us some of the hottest weather in the Northern Hemisphere, the Perseid Meteor Showers, the peak of canning season and some of the most colorful farmer’s markets!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies in the month of July! This is the month when the fruits really start to shine at the markets and when people are in full summer mode!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies available in the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere - June! The markets are getting excitingly colorful and everyone is full of energy for the upcoming summer!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies available in the month of May! Named after the goddess of fertility and spring, May shows off wonderfully with the increase of fresh herbs, veggies and fruits at the markets.
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies available in the month of April! The markets are a sea of green salads, scallions, spinach, red radishes, and everything just looks extra fresh!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies available in the month that brings us Spring! No new fruits, but the veggies shine with fresh lettuce, scallions, and radishes taking over the farmer’s market!
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies available in the shortest month of the year! They are not a lot, but still full of plenty of nutrients to help our immune system fight pesky invaders.
A closer look into the wonderful array of fruits and veggies mother nature has given us to make those post-holiday blues go away, while boosting our immune system (and mental health) so colds and viruses can stay away!
From sustainability to lower costs, there are definitely benefits to consuming more seasonal produce! In this article I focus on the benefits of consuming local seasonal produce for the geographic zones 4 - 6.
A closer look into the available fruits and veggies in the month of November! The month when we feel the first winter-ish chill, which instantly makes us crave hot cocoa on repeat and to consume warm food with every meal becomes a must!