We wish we could tell you about some exciting new fruit or vegetable that only arrives with the start of the new year, but alas, this isn't the case. But there's no need to despair. Almost all the items you've grown to expect over the past couple of months should still be available locally. These include:
This month, why not make it your challenge to find new varieties of these wintry staples? Instead of regular beets, seek out festively striped choggia beets (pictured above). Pick up a kobacha squash instead of your standby acorn or butternut. See if you can scout out purple potatoes at your farmers' market.
Looking for new recipes to experiment with? Browse our Local Recipes section for menu ideas.
Photo: Flickr member Shava Nerad, via Creative Commons
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