Some products at the Cambridge Farmers' Market are only available during certain seasons because different crops grow at different times of the year. Below is a list of what's in season each month. Please note these are approximate dates and may vary according to local weather.
Be sure to check out our feature item each month for food tips and recipes.
May Feature: Kale
What to look for when buying/picking:
Kale can be purchased in a bunch with stems intact or pre-chopped and bagged with teh steams removed. Either way, teh leaves shoudl have a deep, vibrant colour and feel crisp ans sturdy to the touch. Try the differende between adult kale and baby kale, the textural differences may surprise you but both are healthy and delicious.
Other Fun Facts:
After a frost, kale becomes sweeter.
Kale is an amazing sourse of carotenoids, which are linked to one's level of optimism.
Kale has more than twice the Vitamin C of an orange.
Via http://allrecipes.com/recipe/240261/coconut-and-lime-grilled-kale/
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