WHAT'S CURRENTLY IN SEASON?
Seasonal food is produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it is harvested. Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season.
MINT
In Season Starting March Until August
Used both in cooking and herbal medicine, mint should have perky stems and leaves with no black spots or wilted parts. Fresh mint should also be very aromatic.
GREEN ONIONS
In Season Starting May Until September
Whether you call them green onions, spring onions or scallions, these alliums all offer a slightly milder taste than their onion cousins.
WATERCRESS
In Season starting April Until Early July
Watercress is a leafy green vegetable with a peppery flavor that pairs really well with duck and other game meats. Try to avoid any mushy leaves, as they can spoil the others in storage.
SPINACH
In Season Starting Late April Until June
Fresh spinach leaves can be sold as loose leaves or still attached to the stem. Look for perky, evenly colored leaves with no mushy spots. Smaller leaves will be the most tender while larger leaves can be stringy in texture.
MUSHROOMS
In Season Starting March Until November
There are several varieties of mushrooms and they can be purchased fresh or dried. Look for fresh mushrooms without slimy, moldy or black spots.