Buying In-Season Produce

If you’re like me, you like to buy fruits and vegetables in season to get the best quality and the best value. (I’m not one to spend a ton of money on a fruit if it’s out of season!) And often, when I’m at the grocery store, I think about what’s on sale or what I’m in the mood to buy, not necessarily what’s in season (although what’s in season IS usually on sale).

But let’s say you do want to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. You can find several different produce guides online to tell you what is in season and when. For instance, The American Institute for Cancer Research has a small chart that guides you on when to buy produce. The Food Network also has information on this topic. For instance, pears, apples, and grapefruit are in season over the winter; brussels spouts, carrots, and potatoes are a few of the vegetables in season this winter.

If you want to be more specific, you can check the Natural Resources Defense Council for information on what is in season in your state and when. This will also aid you in buying certain produce at your local Farmer’s Market.

So, cook up some brussel sprouts and potatoes for dinner and grab that grapefruit for breakfast!!!

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