Although we can purchase produce at any time, anywhere, that doesn't necessarily mean we should. Just compare a ripe summer tomato with one that has been shipped from Mexico in the dead of winter. No comparison, right? But often, we don't take the time to consider which foods are in season and where we can purchase them in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner.
I've been reading Mireille Guiliano's book,
French Women Don't Get Fat, which stresses the importance of seasonal eating, a no-brainer in France. On her
Web site, she lists the seasons along with what you should be eating (although keep in mind the list will vary by location...she lives in New York).
For the
winter: Apples, Beets, Burdock, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Daikon, Garlic, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Mesclun, Mushrooms, Onions (red and yellow), Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Rutabagas, Shallots, Sprouts, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash.
Along with seasonal recommendations and how you can support local agricultural systems, she also includes some of her delicious recipes that are found in the book. One winter recipe that I particularly enjoyed was this
potage d'hiver, or winter soup, which is perfect for these seemingly endless days of cold.
Do you eat seasonally? Can you notice a difference? How can you change your eating habits to support local agriculture?
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Comments (9)
if cake is in season, then yes
Some produce, yeah.
I buy local as much as can, as well as produce that's in season.
In different areas of the country, oranges are also now in season (in CA and FL). I live in WA, so not too far from CA. We purchased some very tasty oranges last week. :)
I notice that I tend to feel better when I eat for the season.
PS:@missneeraja@tripcrazed - cake is always in season!
Sometimes I eat what's in the season. Other times, not.
@SimplyCe@xanga - What about chocolate? Is chocolate in season?
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Not only should you eat what is in season, you should consider where the food is produced. There is nothing like buying fresh produce from a farmer's market or growing it yourself.
@KrazeeKunoichi009@xanga - It always is in this house!
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