Seasonal fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are present on our plates every day, but how do you know if a vegetable or fruit is in season?

To begin, we offer you a brief definition. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are products that have grown in accordance with their natural growth and production cycles .

Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - January 

In January, enjoy root vegetables like carrots with Carrot and Sweet Potato Mash , Pot-au-feu , Grated Carrots orCarrot and Black Radish Soup , and beets , along with citrus fruits such as oranges . Spinach adds a touch of greenery to your winter meals.

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - February 

February is a wintery month where we enjoy warming dishes. There's nothing like cooking soups and veloutés at this time of year. You can makecarrot and black radish soup , onion soup , or even pasta with pumpkin velouté .

To cope with the cold winter temperatures, it's essential to stock up on vitamins. Despite the cold weather, we can enjoy several fruits during this time of year, so don't hesitate to prepare a winter fruit salad !

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - March

The month of March heralds the return of spring. The sun is beginning to show its face, which allows for new flavors to be offered on our plates. At this time of year, the artichoke makes its appearance. As for fruit, stock up on vitamins with pomelo, which you can eat in particular in pomelo, avocado and shrimp salad .

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - April

In April, spring returns with vegetation beginning to awaken. We see the appearance of asparagus , zucchini , cucumber , radishes and, to our great delight , strawberries .

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - May

In May, the heat arrives, which offers us a wide range of fruits and vegetables . This is the season for cherries, which you can, for example, eat in a clafoutis.

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - June

In June, the beautiful days are here. With the sun and the rising temperatures, the choice of fruits and vegetables is varied. Apricots, melons , raspberries,tomatoes , eggplants are making a comeback. It's time to make salads , pies (e.g. tomato pie ), ratatouille.

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - July

In July, summer is here, it is a hot and sunny month when many red fruits appear: redcurrants, blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, figs.
We take the opportunity to add some freshness to our plates ( salads , etc.) and to our glasses ( smoothies , etc.).

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - August

August is the hottest month of the year. Fruits and vegetables are bathed in sunshine. This is when we can begin to enjoy the first plums, especially the mirabelle plums so beloved by our region.

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - September

September has summery characteristics but can sometimes be marked by cooler periods, heralding autumn. During this time, pumpkin makes its big comeback.

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - October

October marks the beginning of autumn. New comforting flavors appear before the cold of winter, such as sweet potatoes and celery .

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - November

November is the ultimate autumn month. Nights fall quickly and it's often overcast, but there's no shortage of fruit and vegetable choices. Squash , turnips , clementines , and pineapple are making a comeback on our plates.

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Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Calendar - December

December is the first month of winter. The temperatures are low, but on our plates, it's the season to create delicious and comforting dishes like veloutés, gratins , etc.

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