Tuesday Tips: Summer Fruits

Summer Fruits

Yesterday I visited my local farmer’s market and realized that the summer offers such yummy fruits! But don’t be fooled, not all fruits are in season during the summer. I mean I can’t tell you how many times I went to the store to pick up a juicy looking orange, only to bite into it and be utterly disappointed because it wasn’t in season. So here are some tips on how to avoid that potentially disgusting situation!

1. Do Research: Go to the grocery store already having a list of fruits that you know will be tasty and refreshing.
2. Examine the fruit: Just because it is in season, doesn’t mean that you will be having a party in your mouth. Look at the piece of fruit you are about to buy carefully, for damages and color. (The color of a certain fruit can sometimes tell you if it will be sweet/tart)
3. Incorporate out of season fruits: I do this a lot. I will take out of season fruits (this doesn’t mean they are spoiled, just not as great) and mix them with other fruits that are in season to make a great tasting smoothie!
4. Buy different forms of fruit: If there is a certain fruit you just CANNOT live without, you don’t have to buy the actual fruit! Many fruits these days are available frozen, dried, canned, and juiced.

 So now here is a list of fruits that are in season for the summer!

Local Farmer's Market

-Apricots
-Blackberries
-Blueberries
-Boysenberries
-Cantaloupe
-Cherries
-Grapefruit
-Grapes
-Kiwi
-Limes
-Passion fruit
-Peaches
-Plums
-Raspberries
-Strawberries
-Watermelon

Some year-round fruits include: Apples, Bananas, Coconuts, Lemons, and Papayas.

I wish you all a happy, succesful and delicious summer fruit shopping season!

Source: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/