Fruits and Vegetables of December

I am starting a new monthly entry. Early each month I will post an entry that has to do with the fruits and vegetable that are in season. The smart thing about eating what is in season is not only cost effective, but also when you will get the better tasting ingredients.

DECEMBER VEGETABLES

Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Carrots
Collard greens
Turnips - Check the Cream of Turnip
Endive
Celery
Kale
Mushrooms
Potatoes -

DECEMBER FRUITS

Apples
Oranges
Tangerines
Grapefruits

Having had a vegetable garden this year I can testify that picking up Broccoli, Greens and Brussel sprouts early December is extremely rewarding. The Brussel sprouts did not grow to be too big, but were they ever so very tasty. Let's all try to focus on the local fruits and vegetable and enjoy them while in season. If anyone has some recipes to share with any of these ingredients, feel free to send my way and I will be more than glad to post them along with your name.