Eating in Season..

WHY should we try to eat what is in season?

There are a number of good reasons to eat more local, seasonal food:

• to reduce the energy (and associated CO2 emissions) needed to grow and transport the food we eat
• to avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way
• to support the local economy
• to reconnect with nature’s cycles and the passing of time

but, most importantly, because

• seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious

So, what delicious fresh food awaits those of us that live in British Columbia Canada?

Apples, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Garlic, Leeks, Onions (cooking), Pears, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Turnips, Winter Squash.

Enjoy! And check out this website about our local farmers markets.

Here is a simple recipe to be enjoyed with local apples that are in abundance, try it with your kids.

Baked Apple:

• 4 large Macintosh or Spartan apples
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 tbsp raisins (optional)

Wash and core all 4 apples. Place in a buttered 8″ x 8″ baking dish. Mix butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and raisins in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture into the cored out centers of each apple. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 400°F until apples are soft. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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