These days, seasonal foods sort of mesh together for obvious reasons — it’s so easy to get those foods thanks to preservatives, packaging, and other such factors. You can enjoy pumpkin recipes during the summer, for instance; asparagus can be enjoyed throughout winter without a problem. And while many like the convenience, something gets lost in the joy of food, and we’re willing to bet a lot of foodies of the Bay Area, CA, enjoy food more than the convenience!

The Best Part About Fresh Farmer Market Food Is That It’s SEASONAL

That means you only get those foods you love in the seasons which they’re known. We get it, though. You want all of it. Now. All the time. And you can! But the glory and beauty of farmer market food, whole foods, organic foods, is that you get those foods during the season, and you can appreciate them best associated with that season. Think about it.

What’s hot apple cider best with? A cold autumn day. Fresh eggs, scallions and leeks? You think of Spring and morning dew. And don’t even get me started on avocados and cucumbers during the summer days. It just speaks of fresh by miles and miles.

Those foods you love evoke a passion for the season. And, truthfully, based on how those foods are prepared make sense in relation to that season. Keep that in mind.

So here’s a breakdown of each season and why fresh farmer market food’s best:

• Spring — This is the turning point where cold meets warmth, breaking away from winter and echoing the sentimentality of that freshness of the rain, and the coolness of the skin…but without the burrs! That’s why veggies tend to be very popular in this season, like asparagus, onions, sweet peas, kale, rhubarb and shallots. You can often find a variety of ways to utilize these veggies, either hot or cold, without a problem. That’s really what Spring’s all about. It’s the transition. The new birth!
• Summer — We’re now in the heat. The heart. We’re brining. or making salads, and nothing beats picnics or beach outings than with stuff like blueberries, hot peppers, cucumbers, avocados, arugula, and mushrooms. Think smoothies, man. Cold and refreshing going down. All sorts of fuzzy fruits, too! (Can you say peaches?). Fresh watermelon. Have I harnessed your attention, yet? Mouth watering, yet? If not, it will.
• Autumn — Roasted pumpkin seeds, ginger pumpkin soup. Hot, spicy, cinnamon apple cider. Holy cow that just makes the sudden temp drop that much more bearable when you think about it. This is the season for Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, roasted cabbage, butternut squash stew, and roasted carrots, right? Preparing for the cold winter. Nothing’s better than that roasting oven heating up the home as the leaves fall from the trees and change color.

You enjoy all of the goodies throughout the year and not just when you have a hankering for them. But the best part? When you enjoy them when they’re best…you can taste the difference!

Hence Why There’s a Reason for Eating Those Seasonal Farmer Market Foods

You’re not thrilling at the favorites unless they’re at their best. That’s why those favorites of yours grow and get harvested at specific times. So take note: absence makes the heart grow fonder, so while you’re in any specific season, enjoy the season. And the farmer market foods that come with it. While you’re at it…SIGN UP FOR GOLDEN GATE ORGANICS DELIVERY AND MAKE IT EVEN EASIER ON YOURSELF!