Seasons mean change albeit predictable change. Its nature's way of keeping menus fresh and inspiring. Below you'll discover why each season is so important to seasonal eating and then learn what specifically is IN SEASON for you to enjoy!
Disclaimer: Some items will be local and others not depending on where you live. Generally speaking I encourage local eating as much as possible. I'm blessed with an extensive regional food system in the Pacific NW, but I still indulge in the flavors of more distant regions. By choosing non local foods that are in season, organic or fair trade I know that I can take pleasure in eating food that is good for my body and for the environment.
Spring- Spring has sprung! Its a simple saying but captures the rebirth that occurs during this season. Be it your wardrobe, your dinner menu or your landscaping, everything comes to life with renewed energy. Capture the spirit of nature by knowing what's in season in Spring.
Summer- Summer equals sunshine and lots of it! The days are longer and generally warmer. That means growing power for things in nature. It also means an increase in outdoor recreation. Its important for to know what's in season in Summer so that time spent preparing and enjoying the season's plenty can be balanced with the desire to enjoy the other attributes of this glorious season.
Fall- Fall is harvest time. Most people think of this as the easy part since all the hard work that went into planting and growing, or seeking out food that others planted and grew, is over. In fact this season requires the most amount of effort. Even if your harvest comes from someone else's labor, time and energy is needed to prepare your pantry for the following season (see below). In the meantime there are lots of things to eat and enjoy while you work! Find out what's in season in Fall so you can enjoy it now and preserve the harvest for the less fruitful months to come.
Winter- Winter is thought of as a time of waiting. Waiting for the snow to melt, waiting for daylight to return to 'normal' hours, and waiting for the fridge to fill back up with bounty of the growing season. The fact is, however, with planning and preparation winter is a time for feasting. Why else would we host the holidays that gather guests around long tables with plates full of scrumptious food in winter if it were not a time of abundance? Find out what's in season in Winter, or more likely what's in the pantry or freezer preserved from other seasons.
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