Wow, December is here and we are in the midst of the holiday season. Here in Minnesota, we just received our first major snowfall. I have been working on a good attitude shoveling the snow – it can be a great full body workout!
Check out the in-season produce for November.
October brings the end of Minnesota’s growing season and the farmer’s markets are done. This year I frequented our local farmer’s market pretty much every week. It worked better than a CSA this year for our family. I did plant a small straw bale garden so we were able to harvest from it also. We had snow this week so my garden is done for the year, too. Enjoy the in-season produce for the month of October.
Fall weather can be beautiful; it is my favorite season. The color, the cooler weather, and the smell of the season is the best. Unfortunately, it also brings us closer to cold and flu season which begins in October/November and then peaks between December and February. This season I could do without!
Are you looking to improve your health through food, sharpen your culinary skills, or maybe bring a small group of people together?
Starting this fall, I am offering several hands-on culinary classes as part of my “Small Group Workshop” service. The Small Group Workshops will accommodate 3 to 8 participants in the comfort of your home. These workshops are a great way to bring friends, family, colleagues, or connect groups together while sharing health-promoting, from-scratch cooking. Think book club, girl’s night out, mom’s night out, bride’s maid event, or date night of 2 to 4 couples; any of these would be great opportunities to gather together, enjoy a fun event, and some great food.
As the days get shorter, here in Minnesota the leaves are beginning to turn color! Even though I love fall, it signals that we are nearing the end of our growing season. Here is a short list of some of the foods that are in season during the month of September.
Almonds! They are a great snack, make a wonderful nut butter, and almond flour offers a gluten-free alternative for baking.
Summer is now half over! Soon back-to-school preparations will begin; I know the stores are stocking the shelves with the supplies already. August is also when the farmer’s markets are booming with the produce of their labors. Last week, one vendor had sweet corn; there was a line to snatch up what he had available. Fresh sweet corn is such a treat in the summer.
Half of 2019 has gone by. It does seem the older I get, the faster time seems to move. Here is a list of some of the July in-season produce. I hope you are able to enjoy fresh, local produce where ever you are.
Summer is on its way along with gatherings with family and friends. Appetizers are a wonderful dish to bring to these gatherings, but they don’t need to be complicated. This recipe is super easy, tasty, and healthy. Avocado Bites are sure to please everyone – even my hubby who doesn’t really care for avocados liked these!