Peak-Season: Spring

I love this map from Epicurious: Peak-Season Map. You can search by month and by state to easily find out what food is in season!

For example: April in Texas gives you this list:

• blackberries
• cauliflower
• celery
• cucumbers
• grapefruit
• oranges
• peaches
• spinach
• strawberries
• turnips

And, in honor of Laura A, here's a list of ideas based on the peak-season list:

peach and blackberry shortcakes

cauliflower with serrano ham and tomato

celery stuffed with smoked gouda and sun-dried tomatoes

my mom's tomato and cucumber salad:

(sliced tomato, peeled & sliced cucumber, splash of vinegar, salt & pepper)

pink grapefruit and champagne sorbet

mixed green salad with oranges, cranberries and pecans

spinach and mushrooms with truffle oil

strawberry butter

roasted turnips

Happy cooking!