Seasonal Produce Map

Veganomics Lesson One: Shop for in-season produce. Aside from lower costs and less travel time, fruits and vegetables are tastiest when they are in-season. Here is an awesome tool from Epicurious.com to find out what produce is in season for any area of the country:

Peak-Season Map

Use this interactive map to see what’s fresh in any area, plus find ingredient descriptions, shopping guides, recipes, and tips.

Currently in season for June (Michigan):

Asparagus
Blackberries
Cherries
Peas
Potatoes
Rhubarb
Strawberries

I was very jealous to see some of the produce lists for other states (so wish I lived on the border between North and South Carolina, or any state in New England).

Homework: Take advantage of seasonal produce, such as locally-grown rhubarb.

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  1. Jenn’s Cook Book » Recipes » Veganomics Update: Week One Says:
    June 7th, 2008 at 10:39 am

    [...] & Snap Peas with Quinoa. This week’s lessons included finding local produce with a Seasonal Produce Map and getting the Scoop on Spices. Here is a breakdown of how well I followed the Veganomics [...]

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