Food 4 Thought: In Season??!

The attached Photos / Commentary are part of such a MARVELOUS Article… Great perspective, insights, & simplicity of the the Pictograms are Fantastic at EASILY portraying those Fruits, Veggies, & Herbs/Spices which are IN-SEASON!  FRESH Produce – Full of Flavor, Limited in Chemical Treatments, & Loaded with NUTRIENTS, but so challenging to identify, EVEN in our Local Markets!  That said, Chasing Delicious provides a BIG assist in this ETERNAL challenge of hunting for Fruits, Veggies, & Herbs/Spices in an environment where EVERYTHING is available ALL year-round!!

*Link to the Full Article is noted at the bottom of this Post.

“Tips for picking fruits: Don’t squeeze the damn thing. Not only will this tell you little to nothing about the quality of the fruit but all it does is damage it or you or the next person who comes along and picks it up. Instead pick it up and feel the weight. Most fruits, especially oranges and apples, should feel heavy for their size; this is typically an indication of a dense, juicy fruit.”
-Chasing Delicious (http://chasingdelicious.com/kitchen-101-produce/)

“Tips for picking vegetables: Smell can be a very good sense to pay attention to when buy produce, especially for many vegetables. Most will have a delightfully pungent smell – obviously specific to the type of vegetable – so those with no smell might not be fresh or were picked too soon.  Again, read the label on the vegetable. Where it comes from is a big indicator of freshness and whether it is in season in your area or not.”
-Chasing Delicious (http://chasingdelicious.com/kitchen-101-produce/)

“Tips for picking herbs: With herbs, you can trust both sight and smell. Most herbs are a vibrant color at their healthiest and most herbs will also carry a very strong smell.  The best indicator for fresh herbs is taste. Don’t be afraid to clip off a leaf and take a taste. I not only do this in the market, but I will do it when I’m at a nursery trying to pick a particular variety of herb to purchase.”
-Chasing Delicious (http://chasingdelicious.com/kitchen-101-produce/)

Original Photos / Attached Commentary Credited to, Chasing Delicious (http://chasingdelicious.com/kitchen-101-produce/)