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Green is IN (the environmental trend, that is, not the color). When it comes to herbs, fruits and vegetables, summer is the perfect time to go "green" and enjoy fresh-picked produce from a local farm stand or farmers' market.

With today's economy, it makes sense to buy produce when it's in season. You end up with the best quality product at the best prices.

So what's "in season" this summer? It may depend on where you live, but some of the popular finds include:
  • Cherries (sweet or tart)
  • Basil (perfect for pesto)
  • Blueberries (a source of antioxidants)
  • Mint (see our recipe suggestion below)
  • Nectarines (yellow and white flesh)
  • Parsley (toss a fresh tabbouleh salad)
  • Peaches (clingstone, freestone, semi-freestone)
  • Strawberries (known for their anti-inflammatory properties)
  • Sugar snap peas (a great snack!)
  • Tomatoes (on the vine, grape, cherry, etc.)
  • Watermelon (picnic, ice-box, seedless, yellow flesh)
Our Berry minted Brie recipe brings together farm-fresh produce and our creamy Brie for a mouth-watering combination. You may want to serve this as an hors d'oeuvre, in between courses, or as an after-dinner treat.

In many communities, a trip to the farmers' market is more than just a matter of running an errand to stock up on fruits and veggies for the week. It's a form of entertainment, and an educational one at that. In addition to fresh produce, you might find grass-fed beef products and other organically grown meats, delicious fresh-fruit pies and desserts, and more.

Some farmers' markets allow other local vendors to set up booths. That means you might also find everything from hand-woven materials to fresh-baked breads to plants and flowers,(including the edible kind).