NCP Blog: What’s In Season

When a new season arrives, it’s a good time to look for the fresh fruits and vegetables that thrive in that season. As the weather changes to cooler temperatures, the produce section of the grocery store will change a bit, too. In the fall, you’ll find more hearty produce ranging from root vegetables and winter squash, to crisp apples and pears.

 

Seasonal Produce

 

Let’s take a look at what’s in season with this list from Cozymeal magazine:

 

Apples – When we think of fall, we think of apples. So many varieties to choose from!
Beets – A sweet root vegetable, a versatile staple in many dishes.
Brussels Sprouts – Tender, mild-flavored members of the cabbage family.
Butternut Squash – Sweet, earthy, nutty and deliciously creamy.
Cabbage – Belongs to the same fall produce family as kale and Brussels sprouts.
Carrots – In the fall you can find colorful heirloom carrots in a rainbow of purples, whites and yellows.
Cauliflower – Its mild, delicate flavor lends itself well to almost any food preparation.
Fennel – Has a delicate anise (licorice-like) flavor and is added to a variety of fall salads and soups.
Figs – Aromatic and delicate, figs make a welcome addition to the fall produce lineup.
Mushrooms – Most mushroom varieties can be found year-round, but are particularly abundant in the fall.
Parsnips – Similar in taste to a carrot, a parsnip is far sweeter (especially when roasted) and has a mild peppery, nutty flavor.
Pears – Like apples, pears come in many different varieties!
Pumpkins – May very well be the king of fall produce! Used in a lot of sweets and baked goods, but also in stews and soups.
Sage – The ultimate fall herb with its fragrant, woodsy aroma.
Sweet Potatoes – Starchy root vegetable and one of the true gems of fall produce.

 

 

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