What fruits and vegetables are in season right now?
When the seasons change so does the selection of what’s in season and what’s not in season in the grocery store as far as fruits and vegetables go. When you buy fruits and vegetables in season you can cut your cost way down and guarantee you are getting a fresher products as well. As far as May goes here is a simple list of what’s in season right now and what’s going to come into season soon.
For May, what’s in season right now:
1. Asparagus
2. Beans, green/wax
3. Carrots
4. Celery
5. Corn, sweet
6. Cucumbers
7. Lettuce
8. Onions
9. Peas
10. Potatoes
11. Radishes
12. Scallions
13. Spinach
14. Squash, summer
15. Potatoes, sweet
16. Avocados
17. Bananas
18. Blueberries
19. Cantaloupe
20. Limes
21. Nectarines
22. Oranges
23. Pineapple
24. Pears
25. Plums
26. Raspberries
27. Strawberries
What’s coming into season soon will be:• Beets
• Peppers, sweet
• Apples
• Apricots
• Cherries
• Watermelons
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary
Serves: 4
Olive oil cooking spray
3 tbs. light olive oil
1 tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds potatoes cut in half
Heat the oven to 425 degrees and coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Stir together oil, rosemary, garlic powder, onion and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss well to coat. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender.
You can sprinkle on fresh chives and dollop on some sour cream before serving. Sprinkle a bit of shredded cheese and allow to melt as well. Makes a great appetizer treat.
Happy Eating!
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