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Written by Leafy Green

A Quick Education on Eating Local and In Season

Posted by Leafy Green on September 2, 2008 4:46 PM Filed Under: Food

We live in an amazing world in "the West".  While other nations still struggle to supply their populations with basic staples like rice, we are in an era of such variety, such overhwelming bounty when it comes to food choices that we've completely forgotten what "in season" means.

See kiddies, even just 20 years ago there was a time when certain fruits, vegetables and fish simply were not available fresh at your local grocery store at certain times of the year.  Your local restaurants had to change their menus on an ongoing basis and (gasp) there was a time when you couldn't get a Caesar salad in Northern Canada.

Nowadays we have computer scheduling, rapid transport, and new science to help ensure all of our favorite food are "in season" all year 'round.  It's wonderful because on the one hand we are spoiled for choice, but the reality is that it's just not a sustainable way to live.

To say "eat locally" is great and all, but how that food is produced cannot be overlooked.  With irrigation, heating, greenhouses and artificial lighting you can produce anything, anywhere.  But with all that infrastructure you use up a whole lot of resources unnecessarily.  So instead of just looking at how many foodmiles are associated with your food, you need to consider if that food was produced naturally as well.

That's where eating in season comes into play.  Understanding what food is available locally at specific times of year can help you plan a grocery list that's truly eco-friendly.  The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has a great online resource to help you learn what's in season in your state as well as neighboring areas.  It even includes links to some great local online resources so you can learn more.

You'll be surprised, educated, and you'll likely be inspired to create your own local in season dishes.  Hit the jump and look at your state's in season calendar.  

» Natural Resources Defense Council

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