Eating In Season: January

One of our goals for this year is to not only eat in season but to eat local foods from farmers markets. Here is a list of what is in season (here in florida); this list might vary depending on what region of the United States you are in!

• Beans
• Broccoli and cauliflower
• Citrus
  
• Cucumbers
  
• Eggplant
  
• Garlic
  
• Greens
  
• Herbs
  
• Honey
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Pecans
• Peppers
• Potatoes
• Radishes
• Squash
• Tomatoes

This list adapted from Hogtown HomeGrown

Here are two recipes for this edition of eating in season:
Citrus Risotto
This recipe can be used with blood red navel oranges because true blood red oranges come from California and are very hard to find. Also, you can use 1 cup of arborio rice with 8 cups of chicken stock. This makes enough for 4 servings. This recipe goes well with tuna fillets (or any light fish) and chicken.

Note: If you have not made risotto, the key to making a good risotto is to not stir too often. Also, when adding the liquid make sure the liquid is completely absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup of liquid. Like any rice, trust its going to cook better without you messing with it often:)

Meyer Lemon Martini
I put this one in for a little fun:) Casie and I made these last night and they were awesome! They are great for parties, girls night, or just whenever!