With the changing seasons, the produce available where you live changes too. While many fruits and vegetables that are out of season are still available, it is a good idea to shop what's in season for the following reasons:
-In season food tastes better simply because it is eaten at peak season
-It is cheaper because there is no preserving and fewer distribution costs passed along to the consumer.
-It is more nutritious being consumed directly after harvest
-There are fewer contaminants often contributed to preserving and distribution
-It is more environmentally sound because eating seasonally means there is not as high a demand for out-of-season produce.
Here is a great resource for finding out what is in season near you: https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/
Do you have a favorite seasonal recipe?
benefits of eating foods in season