Fresh Produce In the Good Ol' Summertime

​There's no better time to eat well than in the summertime.  You can get back to basics of simple cooking and picnics.  It's so much fun to eat al fresco and dine under the stars.  Plus, there is an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, YUM!
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Eat with the seasons!

In-season vegetables are:

• Picked at the peak of flavor
• Full of nutrients
• Affordable
• Easy to find from local farmers
• Great for salads
• Nature's fast-food

Vegetables can be prepared in many , many ways:  

• You can eat them raw, boiled, steamed, baked, or put them on the grill (my personal favorite). (See easy instructions)
• Or, have you tried making green smoothies from fresh vegetables?  (See my recipe!)

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Do you know which fruits and vegetables are peaking in-season where YOU live?

Click this cool MAP to find out!

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​Shop Your Local Farmers Market! 

• Shopping at farmers markets helps your local economy by supporting farmers who sell directly to you. 
• This keeps prices low and reduces damage to the environment. 
• The produce is freshly picked, in-season, and at the peak of flavor. 
• It is wholesome and full of nutrients. 
• The food is often organically grown and free of harmful chemicals. 
• Farmers markets are a great way to try new healthy foods. 
• You can get to know your like-minded neighbors. 
• It's a great Saturday activity to do with you kiddos or your sweetie!

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​For listings of Farmer's Markets in areas all over the country (USA), visit: LocalHarvest.org.

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​Live in Nashville, TN?

If you live in the Nashville, TN, area, like me, I have complied a list of our local Farmer's Markets.  (Page 1 is Davidson County, Page 2 is the surrounding counties.)

PRINT: Nashville Area Farmer's Markets

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