Cooking What's In Season- September!

I know it's sad to see Summer slowly disappear, but I cannot resist being excited for Fall and all that comes with it. The leaves changing, the crisp air, the fashion, the Fall T.V lineup (LOL) and of course FOOD, and cooking with what's in season! Take a look at the following produce that's in season in BC, it may be different for some areas but I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to find and would still be sold at a great price.

Apples, Basil, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Vegetables, Chives, Cilantro, Corn, Cucumbers, Currants, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Leeks, Melons, Onions (sweet), Onions (cooking), Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radish, Raspberries, Rosemary, Sage, Salad Greens, Shallots, Spinach, Strawberries, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Thyme, Turnips, Winter Squash.

The combinations of the above listed ingredients can create an endless amount of healthy, balanced and cost effective meals; how could that not be exciting? Often as it begins to cool down people associate that with eating heavier, comforting meals and thus categorize those with high calorie, fatty dishes, but it does not have to be so. I will admit I will let myself indulge, once a week or so in a heavier pasta dish etc. but not everyday. It's all about balance people, and taking the opportunity to cook your own meals. Having control of what goes in your food, is so important and really teaches you a lot about nutrition. If you don't cook at all, start with baby steps; uncomplicated meals a couple times a week, then keep adding more. If you need help, call or email me! I'm a Custom Meal Planner and I can help you get started cooking for yourself and your family.

Cooking with what's in season is so important. It means you get the most nutrition out of the produce you bring home, it is of the highest quality, and a bonus, it's cheaper than other times of the year. You can also take the opportunity to preserve at this time by canning/freezing, to enjoy the peak of your produces' freshness all through the year!

Happy Cooking and Eating!

xoxoxoxo

P.S- Need some advice and tips? Leave a comment/ message me; I'd be happy to help?