Monday 18 January 2016

FOOD IN SEASON


GOURMET GUIDE

Never pass up the opportunity to order fruits and vegetables at the height of their seasons.  They are at their best in terms of taste, appearance, nutrients and price.  Here’s a peak-season calendar for some popular produce items:
January:  broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, spinach
February:  avocados, broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach
March:  avocados, broccoli, sweet peas, spinach
April:  artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, avocados, sweet peas, strawberries, spinach
May:  artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, papayas, sweet peas, rhubarb, strawberries
June: beets, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, cherries, corn, mangoes, raspberries, strawberries, watermelons
July:  beets, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, cherries, corn, eggplants, nectarines, okra, peaches, plums, raspberries, tomatoes, watermelons.
August:  beets, blackberries, corn, cantaloupes, eggplants, honeydews, nectarines, okra, peaches, plums, tomatoes, watermelons


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