Seasonal Eating
32 articles
Eating with the seasons — what's actually in season when, how to plan meals around local availability, and why seasonality matters beyond the marketing copy. Practical guides for people whose shopping follows the calendar, not the grocery store.
Best foods to freeze, store, or preserve in fall
Fall is the best window to build a winter food supply from local farms. Some crops need nothing more than a cool shelf; others freeze or ferment beautifully with minimal effort.
Best spring vegetables to buy locally
Not all spring vegetables are worth seeking out from a local farm — but some are dramatically better when grown nearby and harvested fresh. Here are the ones worth prioritizing this season.
Fall meal planning with local ingredients
Meal planning in fall is easier than other seasons because the produce is sturdy, versatile, and cheap to buy in bulk. Here's how to build a practical weekly plan around what local farms actually have.
Fall produce guide: what is in season right now
Fall is one of the richest seasons for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, how to use it, and how to make the most of the harvest window.
How to make the most of tomato season
Tomato season is short and spectacular. This guide covers how to buy, store, cook, and preserve local tomatoes so you get the most out of every week of peak season.
How to shop local through harvest season
Harvest season is one of the richest times to buy from local farms, but the crops and rhythms are different from summer. Here is how to shop it well.
Local foods that shine in cooler weather
Some of the best local food is not summer produce — it is the crops that come into their own when temperatures drop. Here is what actually gets better in the cold.
Spring herbs to start cooking with right now
Fresh herbs are one of the best purchases you can make in spring — and local farms often offer them earlier and in better condition than grocery stores. Here is what to look for and how to use it all.
Spring produce guide: what is in season and how to use it
Spring brings some of the most exciting produce of the year — tender greens, early alliums, fresh herbs, and the first sweet strawberries. This guide covers what is actually in season and how to make the most of it.
Summer produce guide: the best fruits and vegetables in season
Summer is the most abundant time of year for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, what to prioritize, and how to make the most of it.
What fresh eggs, greens, and early harvests say about spring
Spring's first farm offerings — eggs, leafy greens, and early root crops — tell you a lot about what the season is and why it is worth paying attention to.
What to buy from local farms in fall
Fall is one of the most rewarding seasons to shop from local farms — winter squash, root vegetables, apples, brassicas, and storage crops are all at peak quality and worth stocking up on before winter.