In Season Foods for Summer
July 7th 2010 17:05
A key part of borrowing concepts from the Mediterranean kitchen is to cook with the freshest ingredients. That means using the most in season product available. For the Northern Hemisphere, July means summer. Here is a list of some of the best product choices for this time of year.
In general, berries - especially strawberries and blueberries, are a good pick. Cherries also make the list and so do peaches (in some slightly warmer climates).
For vegetables look for things like beets, cabbage, cucumbers, and mushrooms. This is not a good time for lettuce. The hotter temperatures make them wilt. Lettuce is a cold weather crop.
This list is not comprehensive. In fact, it is hard to put together a list because each state has its own growing conditions. If you live in the US, you can check what's in season. Just go to this link and select your state and the time of year.
You might be able to find a link for your area online. If you live in the UK you can visit this link for more info.
An extra bonus? Shopping with the seasons in mind can save money! If anything, though, it makes the food extra tasty. Visit local farmer's markets and roadside stands to get the best picks available.
I just spent a few days in Bavaria in Germany and the farmers were picking strawberries in the field each morning and selling them all over the countryside. These strawberries are the sweetest and most delicious (and amongst the cheapest) I've ever had.
In general, berries - especially strawberries and blueberries, are a good pick. Cherries also make the list and so do peaches (in some slightly warmer climates).
For vegetables look for things like beets, cabbage, cucumbers, and mushrooms. This is not a good time for lettuce. The hotter temperatures make them wilt. Lettuce is a cold weather crop.
This list is not comprehensive. In fact, it is hard to put together a list because each state has its own growing conditions. If you live in the US, you can check what's in season. Just go to this link and select your state and the time of year.
You might be able to find a link for your area online. If you live in the UK you can visit this link for more info.
An extra bonus? Shopping with the seasons in mind can save money! If anything, though, it makes the food extra tasty. Visit local farmer's markets and roadside stands to get the best picks available.
I just spent a few days in Bavaria in Germany and the farmers were picking strawberries in the field each morning and selling them all over the countryside. These strawberries are the sweetest and most delicious (and amongst the cheapest) I've ever had.
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