Earlier generations were much more in tune with the Earth's natural seasons and cycles. What they ate was determined by what could be grown locally and what could be grown, stored and preserved thru the cold winter months. In today's world, we've gotten used to having any kind of food we want, whenever we want it. Not the best way to eat, as we depend to much on processed foods when we eat that way.
The wide array of fruits and vegetables are nature's most precious gift to us. By eating what's in season, you will not only support the Earth's healthy ecosystem, but also in turn support a healthy you!
These are the fruits and vegetables you'll find in season for the month of August.
(n = newly in season; p = peak of season; w = winding down)
Vegetables:
Avocado, Hass
Basil
beans, green p
beans, fresh shelling
such as cranberry, n
black eyed pea
corn p
cucumber p
garlic p
eggplant
okra p
onion p
pepper, bell
squash, summer p
tomatillo p
tomato
Fruits:
apple, Gravenstein n
blackberries w
raspberries p
blueberries w
figs p
grapes, Red Flame p
limes w
melons p
nectarines w
orange, Valencia p
peaches p
pears, Asian n
pears, Bartlett p
plums p
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