Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Now In Season


Summertime Eating

When summer comes I think two things: salsa and sweet corn. Probably because for as long as I can remember these are the two things that my father made in abundance when I was younger. But I have to say, there’s nothing like fresh tomatoes, carrots, cilantro, scallions, and peppers chopped, diced and married into a perfection of flavors, served with a side of chips or fresh bread. And then the corn on the cob, boiled and buttered, it pops in your mouth in a way that takes you by surprise.

So what’s in season for the summer months? Here’s a list to keep in mind next time you’re at the grocery store or the local farmers market.










VEGETABLES
Broccoli, cabbage, corn, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, fennel, fresh onions, green beans, kohlrabi, hot and sweet peppers, potatoes, shell beans, zucchini, tomatoes, tomatillos.

MEAT AND SEAFOOD
Albacore tuna, trap-caught sablefish (black cod) free-range chicken, halibut, pastured pork, wild-caught salmon

GREENS
Amaranth, orach, purslane, quinoa greens

HERBS
Basil, cilantro, dill, mint, savory, tarragon







FRUIT
Blackberries, blackcaps, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupes currents, figs, prunes, plums, galia melon, gooseberries, peaches, raspberries, sweet and tart cherries, table grapes, watermelon, wild huckleberries

CHEESE AND EGGS
Fresh chevre, feta, fromage blanc, Tumalo Tomme, sheep’s milk yogurt, eggs