As Summer shifts into Fall, an entirely new set of fruits become available locally, and many of the Hectic Family favorites become pricier and harder to find. The last farmers’ markets wrap up here in Kansas, so you have to act fast to get locally grown produce. I’ll be rushing off to the last couple of markets to stock up on locally grown fruits before I’m relegated to buying everything at the grocery store!
To help you know what’s in-season, you can always turn to the internet. There’s an awesome website that allows you to pick the month and your location and it will tell you when produce is at it’s best.
A second great resource comes from the USDA, although it’s not tailored to regions of the country.
Third, I’ve previously written about the Harvest app. It’s an awesome tool available right on your smartphone. My blog post 5 Things I Learned: Buying Produce talks about the app as well as tips on selecting the best produce.
Below is a quick cheat sheet on what’s now available that’s in-season this Fall…
No matter what you’re whipping up in the kitchen…these resources will help you make the most of your grocery dollars and help you get the best vegetable you can buy. Now get to enjoying your summer and make it a great day in the kitchen!
