In Season: November

Halloween has come and gone, it already snowed in New York City, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and Starbucks is already shilling their Christmas-themed cups. The days of fruit and foliage are slipping away from us in New York City and we are instead left with root vegetables and squash. It is not as depressing as it sounds though. Root vegetables like beets, radishes, turnips, and carrots are extremely good for you and are amazing when roasted in the oven. Also, there is a new cookbook out from Melissa Clark at The New York Times called, "Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make." The book is divided by seasons and then by month so you can be sure to cook seasonal meals with fresh ingredients, even in the dead of winter. It's on my Santa list. :)

So what's in season in November? Beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, radishes, turnips, winter squash. Stay warm and enjoy!

mmmmm purple.