If you’re not yet convinced that buying in season is a simple way to save money and eat well, head to the fall farmer’s market.
Although summer markets may offer the most variety, fall boasts tasty fare such as apples, carrots, beets and winter squash that can stay in your kitchen longer. Depending on how warm the weather has been where you live, there may still be one last gasp of summer fare, too.
The sheer quantity of fall produce — it is the harvest season, after all — drops prices as supermarkets and local farmers compete to have you buying from them. In addition to getting a good price, home cooks benefit from the fact that in-season vegetables and fruits are at their prime, flavor-wise. Even simple, fast preparations turn out amazing.
Here’s what fresh, cheap seasonal produce chefs around the country are buying now, and their suggestions for how home cooks can prepare it for maximum flavor. (Have more ideas? Post a favorite recipe in the comments.)
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