Autumn is here and I'm starting to see more seasonal produce. One exciting thing about seasons changing is cooking with local (if possible) seasonal ingredients. Your food will have more flavor and your taste-buds will thank you!
Last summer I wrote a blog post about Finding Seasonal Produce. Veggies and fruits are key component to healthy eating. Consuming produce fresh from harvest is the best way to get the highest level of vitamins and minerals.
Remember that most mainstream produce is shipped from very far away. How far does your produce travel? Find out at TheFoodIllusion.wordpress.com.
Autumn Produce for Florida
Apples
Artichoke
Arugula
Beets
Belgian Endive
Broccoli and Broccoli raabe
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celeriac/Celery Root
Celery
Chard
Chicories
Chiles
Cranberries
Curly Endive (Frisée)
Edamame (soy beans)
Eggplant (early fall)
Escarole
Fennel
Figs
Garlic
Grapes (early fall)
Green beans
Green Onions/Scallions
Herbs (hearty sorts are available fresh in fall – look for bundles of rosemary, parsley, thyme, and sage)
Horseradish
Jerusalem Artichokes/Sunchokes
Kale
Kohlrabi (late fall)
Leeks
Lemongrass
Lettuce (in warmer climates)
Limes
Mushrooms (wild)
Okra (early fall)
Onions
Oranges
Parsnips
Pears
Peppers (early fall)
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Quinces
Radicchio
Radishes (all types)
Rutabagas
Shallots
Shelling beans
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes/Yams
Tomatillos
Turnips
Winter Squash (all types)
Zucchini
Some of my favorites are on that list: apples, beets, broccoli, eggplant, garlic, herbs, leafy greens, Florida oranges, sweet potatoes, squash and zucchini. Yum!
And a few new ones that I'd love to try: arugula, chicories, parsnips, persimmons, quinces and tomatillos.
Helpful Resources for Finding Local Food
- About.com's Search by Region
- FieldtoPlate.com's Seasonal Lookup Guide
- FoodandWine.com's Fresh Fall Produce
Enjoy the season!
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