It All Starts Down on the Farm

It All Starts Down on the Farm.....

About Me

I am a Nurse Practitioner and pediatric nurse. My passion for nutrition and health has inspired me to create this blog. I hope this blog will be a good resource for you when you grocery shop at the farmer's market or store.

1.13.2011

Seasonal Foods for January

What's in season?  
Sometimes it's challenging to know what is in season because everything is available all the time.  The fruits and vegetables we eat come from all over the world.  If we look at the avocado, it is shipped to us from Mexico, Chile, Dominican Republic, New Zealand, California, and Florida.  I think it's important to stop and ask ourselves...do we really need to eat an avocado from across the ocean?




So what's in season for January?  
  • Cabbage
  • Winter lettuces (romaine, watercress, lamb's lettuce
  • Leeks
  • Turnips
  • Green garlic
  • Winter squash
  • Cardoons
  • Artichokes
  • Cauliflower
  • Broccoli
  • Celery root
  • Parsnips
  • Fennel
  • Kale
  • Beets
  • Spinach
  • Avocados
  • Chard
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Chestnuts
  • Oregano
  • Blood oranges
  • Grapefruits
  • Tangeriens
  • Kiwifruit
  • Lemons
  • Mandarins
  • Pears
  • Apples