Stay on Budget by Eating Seasonally This Spring
April 17, 2018 
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Despite the occasional unexpected snowfall at the beginning of Spring, there is no denying that the season is already here. As the flowers and trees start to blossom, seasonal fruit and vegetables are sure to be flowing into the marketplace in bundles. Make the most out of Spring’s budget-friendly produce with these tips on eating seasonal – without breaking the bank!
The Benefits of Eating Seasonally
Springtime is perhaps the best time to find budget friendly produce, mostly due to numerous fruit and vegetables coming to life during this season. Due to the surplus of this delicious produce, most prices are reduced during this time.
With that being said, Spring is the best time to snack on yummy fruit and vegetables. Let the list below guide you in picking the prime produce according to their designated harvesting months:
April |
May |
June |
| Artichokes | Apricots | Asparagus |
| Asparagus | Artichokes | Blueberries |
| Broccoli | Asparagus | Cherries |
| Cauliflower | Cherries | Corn |
| Leeks | Lettuce | Kiwi |
| Lettuce | Mangoes | Lettuce |
| Morel Mushrooms | Morel mushrooms | Mangoes |
| Pineapples | Pineapples | Peaches |
| Radishes | Radishes | Peas |
| Rhubarb | Spring Peas | Strawberries |
| Spring Peas | Strawberries | Swiss Chard |
|
Strawberries |
Zucchini | Watermelon |
Budget-Friendly Recipes for Spring
True enough, there are many fruits and vegetables that are cheaper each season. Make the most out of these cheap, yet fresh, produce by using them in any of the following recipes:
Shaved Asparagus Salad
If you are tired of the usual lettuce-centered salads, then opt for this recipe instead. All you just need is to mix lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Set this mixture aside while you create asparagus ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Add the asparagus to the lemon mix and serve with sprinkled parmesan or feta cheese on top.
One-Pan Primavera Pasta
This easy and healthy recipe starts by mixing spaghettini, zucchini, green beans, broccoli, garlic, salt, butter and cream in a sautéing frying pan. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the pasta absorbs the cream. Add peas, tomatoes, lemon zest, and cheese into the pan and cook for another minute. Serve with basil as a garnish.
Zucchini Boats
Start by preheating the oven to 650F. Cut the zucchini lengthwise, removing the flesh to ensure you leave a quarter-inch thick border. Place the cut zucchini on top of a sheet-lined baking pan. In a bowl, mix olive oil, feta, parsley, tomato and salt. Scoop the mixture and place a tablespoon on each zucchini. Drizzle olive oil on top and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
If you are looking for a way to present the recipes above in a beautiful and inexpensive manner, then swap your usual plates and bowls for wood cutting boards. Not only are they very sturdy, they can be engraved with lovely patterns, thereby enabling you to personalize them according to your wants and needs. Since wood cutting boards last throughout the different seasons, you get to save money in the long run as you will be able to use it for chopping, slicing, and dicing other fruits, vegetables, meats, and what not. Visit Wood Cutting Board’s online store to choose from their various models and designs and enjoy cooking in the kitchen this Spring!
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