Image via Wikipedia Prior to the 1900s everyone ate seasonally. Without refrigeration and rapid transportation, there was simply no other choice.  Today, we are overwhelmed with choices; our supermarkets are filled with produce from around the world. If we are willing to pay the price, we can eat watermelon, cherries and asparagus all year long. Eating seasonally has a number of benefits.  First, seasonal fruits and vegetables are less expensive. Second, it challenges us to vary our menus.  And third, we can support our local farmers. With family farms struggling to … [Read more...]