eating in season

Are carrots and turnips getting a bit old? What to eat?! It sure is tempting to reach for artichokes and avocados instead, but out-of-season produce is an extravagance because it is so energy-intensive to transport to your kitchen.

Just because most of my frozen veggies are eco doesn’t make them the most environmentally friendly food choice.

For those of us trying our best to eat seasonally, this is the most challenging time of year. The farmers’ markets are closed down until spring in most parts of the country (here in Sweden, too), and the backyard garden looks like a cemetery of plant stakes.

There’s a restaurant chain here in Atlanta called Seasons 52. Its concept is genius: Every entrée is under 475 calories. Self-described as “seasonally inspired healthier dining,” there’s a focus on seasonal cuisine and healthy ingredient choices and cooking methods like grilling.