Seasonal Food

Cherries

Sweet, red cherries will grace us with their presence this June. I like to snack on fresh cherries, but roasting cherries really brings out their inherent sweetness. Roasted or not, they are great with balsamic vinegar, cherry pie, cherries are a great addition to salads, cocktails and desserts.

Intensely sweet, juicy and flavorful, cherries are one of the greatest treats of the season

FOOD

Seasonal Avocado Avocado on toast is almost impossible to beat, but it’s also a fantastic addition Mexican meals and fresh green recipes of any kind. Summer is almost here! Can you feel it? I can’t wait for the sun to bust through these clouds for good. The sight of fresh cherries, blueberries and strawberries are giving me hope that the season of Cucumber sunshine is near.

Crisp cucumber is a lovely addition to raw salads. Its vitamin-rich, hydrating qualities make it an excellent juicing ingredient. Peeled, muddled and strained cucumber makes an incredibly refreshing cocktail. Cucumber water is a treat—just soak cucumber and lemon slices in a pitcher of water.

Green Beans

They go great with almonds, basil, butter, Parmesan, olive oil, onions, parsley, potatoes, shallots, tomatoes and vinegar. I’m afraid I only have one green bean recipe (click on the above photo for a summery quinoa, feta and green bean salad).

Blueberry

Those plump little berries are packed full of antioxidants. Blueberries pair marvelously with lemon flavor (juice and zest). desserts, baked goods and salads!

Beets

Beets are tremendously earthy and can be eaten fresh, cooked or roasted. Some, like the golden variety are pretty sweet.

Herbs

Fresh herbs often make the dish. Although they’re available year round at stores, now might be a good time to plant your herb garden. Herbs that are coming into season now include chervil, chives, dill, green onions, mint, scallions, sorrel and thyme.