Honor Thy Mother Earth

Eating locally and seasonally is the name of the game when you're trying to reduce your ecological footprint. But how do you know what's in season in your area?

Epicurious.com has a Peak Season Map to guide you.

Seasonal Ingredient Map

You can always head to your local stores and farmers markets and walk around to see what they have. But if you're trying to plan meals ahead for a family you might find it helpful to know what you can expect to find. This will allow you to make a meal plan before you go shopping so you'll know exactly what you need to buy and what you'll do with it when you bring it home.

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