Make the Most of Fall and Winter Meals with Dried Fruits and Nuts
During the summer and early autumn, farmer’s markets and grocery stores are filled with fresh, local produce. As many people are quickly becoming aware, buying local, in season fresh produce is one of the best ways to maintain health. In fact, locavores, as they are known, are people who try to rely heavily or even exclusively on produce grown locally and in season. Local produce is not picked too early, which means that it has more flavor as well as more nutrients. It is also more environmentally friendly, since it does not have to travel long periods of time in order to get your table. (more…)