Winter Fruits and Veggies

Fruits and vegetables are at their peak in freshness certain times of the year. If a fruit or vegetable is in season, it will also be the less expensive than it will be for the rest of the year. Aside from going to a farmer's market which are usually closed through the winter months, winter can be a difficult time to obtain reasonably priced fruits and veggies. Now is the time to stock up on the winter fruits from discount stores and the local supermarket. I have searched online for fresh produce, but it is always the most expensive method of purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables, especially once shipping and handling is calculated into the equation. So-as always, buying local, is the best route.


Look For Sales on these winter produce:


Cabbage Family
Brussel Sprouts


Squash Family

Buttercup/butternut squash

Dumpling Squash

Exotic Fruits

Passion Fruits

Persimmons

Kiwi

Cherimoya

Red Banana

Pumelo

Citrus Fruits

Clementines

Grapefruits

Oranges

Tangerines

Roots

leeks
Turnips

Sweet Potatoes

Pears

Best pick of the Month: 

February-Leeks are the best pick-fresh and cheap-they can be chopped and frozen for later use in salads, soups, or meat dishes

March-Cabbage-mixes will with corned beef and those European dishes like bubble and squeak, but can also be used in salads, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, or sliced and frozen for soups

March