what's in season | July

July is when the local produce really starts to come into season!  Check out the list below!

{Blue Moon Farms where I get all of my garlic!}

Local produce available in July:

Apples
Bean
Beets
Blackberries
Brussel sprouts (beginning)
Cabbage (beginning)
Cantaloupe (mid)
Carrots
Cauliflower (beginning)
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Greens, variety
Okra
Onions (late)
Peaches
Peppers
Plums (late)
Potatoes
Raspberries
Summer squash
Tomatoes
Watermelons (late)

What produce are you looking forward to getting?
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what's in season | June

The farmer's market really starts beginning to pick up in June, and I couldn't really be more excited! 

{not the best quality since it was taken on my phone (strawberries from the in-laws, onions, beeswax, and greens}

The market is getting more and more crowded the later you come so to get the best produce, go before 9:30 AM.  Here's what to look for in Kentucky this month:

Asparagus (I didn't see much last week, and it is winding down according to some of the farmers I spoke with)

Beans (type varies)

Beets

Blackberries (late June)

Blueberries

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Eggplant (late June)

Greens (type varies)

Kohlrabi

Lettuce

Okra (late June)

Green onions

Peaches (late June)

Peas

Radishes

Raspberries

Summer squash

Strawberries (early June)

Turnips

What are you most looking forward to eating?  I can't decide, but I do LOVE peaches!

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what's in season | May

Yay May!  Local produce is beginning to make its way to the market, and I couldn't be more excited! 

 {My mom buying local asparagus over the weekend}

Here's what you should look for at your farmer's market:

Asparagus (already eating tons and have a recipe to share tomorrow!)
Greens
Lettuce
Kohlrabi (end of May)
Green onions
Peas (beginning mid-May)
Radishes
Strawberries (beginning mid-May)
Turnips (end of May)

Have you been to your local market lately?  I personally cannot wait for strawberries to come in because I have a strawberry-rhubarb soda I am dying to make for my mom!Pin It

what's in season | April

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for spring!  This winter has been especially cold, snowy, and gray.

{picture from last year}

I have a feeling that my mom and I will start heading to the farmer's market this month.  If nothing else, to see some green since everyone will be selling seedlings and small plants.

Although not much is in season here in Kentucky, there are a few items:

Asparagus (late April)
Greens (late April)
Radishes (late April)

I have some asparagus recipes in mind because it's one of my favorite vegetables!  May adds a few more to the list, but local produce will pick up with June.

Will you be planting or heading to the market this month?

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monthly munchies | December

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!  Can you believe it's already DECEMBER?  Where does the time go?!

{Clementines--so cute, delicious, and healthy (especially this time of year)!}

Around this time of year, I simply devour clementines.  They are one of my absolute favorite fruits, and this is definitely the time of year to eat them to avoid getting sick!  I'll eat at least two per day until they aren't on sale anymore.  I'm also a snob; I only eat the ones grown in Spain (they taste better to me).

December is packed for me this year, but here is what's happening:

• The first week of December I'll be sharing some of my favorite party recipes (hint: they are easy and so delicious!).
• The second week of December I'll be sharing some homemade gifts that you can make in a series called gourmet gifts!  They are so easy and tasty (see a trend here?)
• The third week of December I'll be sharing some recipes featuring local ingredients that are in season.
• During December, I have booked myself every weekend with fun holiday stuff--a Christmas tea/brunch, decorating the house, the Nutcracker, cookie baking with the family, work Christmas party, The Hobbit movie, shopping for our yearly Christmas ornament, Christmas movie party, and Christmases with both of my families.  Whew!!!
• I'll be taking about 2 weeks off around Christmas and New Year's.  It's the first time in several years that I have had a proper break so I am taking advantage of it (have I mentioned that I love my job--mall of that time is a paid holiday!).  Plus, I'll be in California for a week with my best friend!  I am SO EXCITED!!!!!

You can keep up with me on Instagram!  (or at least you can try!)

Since beginning in December, the local produce available drops down to almost nothing, I'll be combining it with this series just until April.  The local produce available in December is as follows:

Apples (beginning of month)
Sweet potatoes

Yup--that's it!  You can get these at Good Foods Co-Op (definitely); they will also have other produce that was grown in a greenhouse in Kentucky so that's the place to go!

Happy December everyone!

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What's in Season | November

Although the outdoor farmer's markets have closed until the spring, you can still get local products and produce.  Head to Liquor Barns, Good Foods Co-Op, or Whole Foods for all your KY Proud product and produce needs.  For produce, I'd stop at Good Foods Co-Op first because they are a locally owned store and more likely to carry local produce.

 {No strawberries are not in season; this is a picture from earlier this year that was never posted.  I didn't take a picture of the November produce when I was at the market last week.  Don't judge.}

Here's a list of produce available in November in Kentucky:

Apples
Beets (first part of the month will be the last of the season)
Broccoli (first part of the month will be the last of the season)
Brussel Sprouts (first part of the month will be the last of the season)
Cabbage (first part of the month will be the last of the season)
Carrots (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Cauliflower (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Greens
Lettuce (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Onions (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Pears (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Pumpkins (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Radishes (first part of the month will be the last of the season)
Sorghum (until mid month will be the last of the season)
Squash, winter (first part of the month will be the last of the season)
Sweet Potatoes
Turnips

See?  Still a decent amount of produce!  I've been making some recipes with sweet potatoes and beets that will be coming up in November!

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What's in Season | October

October is when the fresh produce starts to wind down, but there are still some items like squashes and greens left.

[I couldn't resist getting this delicious kale!  It was on sale for $1.50 per pound!}

This list is not inclusive, and every year is different.  I would talk to farmers to see when these items will be ready if you are looking for specific items.  However, the following produce should be available from Kentucky farmers in October:

Apples
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Greens
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Onions (green)
Pears
Pumpkins
Radishes
Sorghum
Squash (winter)
Turnips

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What's in Season | September

One of the new series that I wanted to start doing was a look at what's in season by month.  I know that I am always asking and looking for what's in season in Kentucky so this can help you when you shop at your local farmer's markets!

{Lexington Farmer's Market in Cheapside Park}

This list is not inclusive, and every year is different.  I would talk to farmers to see when these items will be ready if you are looking for specific items.  However, the following produce should be available from Kentucky farmers in September:

Apples
Beans (until mid-September)
Beets
Blackberries
Brussel Sprouts
Cantaloupe (until mid-September)
Sweet Corn
Cucumbers (although I had a hard time finding any because farmers said they dried up in this heat)
Eggplant
Grapes
Greens
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Okra (until mid-September)
Onions (white)
Pawpaws (if you've never had one--try it!  Pawpaws are native to KY)
Peas
Peppers
Plums (until mid-September)
Potatoes
Pumpkins (will start late September, and I CANNOT WAIT!)
Radishes (late September)
Raspberries
Sorghum
Squash (summer and winter)
Tomatoes
Turnips (late September)
Watermelon

I've already been eating local apples, and let me tell you, The Hubby and I are hooked!  I get a different type every time, and he always says, can you get those green ones again?  (Which green ones?!)  I always grab peppers, onions, and tomatoes.  I haven't seen Brussel sprouts, berries, plums, or pawpaws around the market, but the squashes are definitely coming in! 

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