Seasonal Ingredients
Certain foods grow best, or are more easily obtainable at specific times of year, and using products that are "in season" means choosing ingredients that are at their freshest and tastiest. In the culinary world, it is considered good practice to know seasonal charts, and to create menus based off the best quality ingredients available, at a reasonable price. Celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, has even sparked controversy in his passion for fresh, local ingredients in demanding that serving produce out of season should be outlawed. You can read the full article here.
Choosing seasonal ingredients means better flavour, a fresher product, and often, a lower price. Seasonal foods, however, do not necessarily mean local, and you should be sure to read labels. If you want to support your local agricultural community, look for roadside stalls or farmers markets.
Choose a season below to learn more about the ingredients that are currently in season.
Choosing seasonal ingredients means better flavour, a fresher product, and often, a lower price. Seasonal foods, however, do not necessarily mean local, and you should be sure to read labels. If you want to support your local agricultural community, look for roadside stalls or farmers markets.
Choose a season below to learn more about the ingredients that are currently in season.
