Slashfood Ate (8): Fruits and veggies to anticipate this fall

by Max Shrem, Posted Aug 26th 2008 @ 11:03AM

The end of the summer can be distressing and sad. There are those of us who go back to school, and others who must say farewell to Summer-Fridays. There'll be fewer berries, nectarines, peaches, and plums. However, while we feel a nostalgia for summer produce, we can look forward to the colorful and delicious autumn harvest.

Below are 8 fruits and vegetables to anticipate this fall:

Figs - All year, we can enjoy dried figs. But, from now until early fall, markets sell the fresh tender succulent inverted flowers. The juiciness of these fresh figs tastes remarkable. And, from the perspective of a nutritionist, they have an extra high fiber content.
Pomegranate - The fruit alone looks gorgeous as a centerpiece. They can last up to three months if stored in the fridge. Its seeds are deliciously sweet, savory, and tart. And, they can be thrown into a salad or made into a sauce.
Grapes - We take them for granted the most since we can purchase them year-round. They're harvested in the fall. And so, you'll find a variety of different plump fragrant kinds, such as Thompson seedless, red globe, and Concord during fall.
Apples - Ah, the variety of apples we're about to see! There's 2,000 types grown in the U.S. My favorite are McIntosh. Besides savoring them plain, you can enjoy them in a pie, sauce, pancake, or cake.
Pears - Like apples, there are several varieties. Warm and soft poached pears are one of my favorite autumnal treats.
Squash - Thinking of the fall harvest conjures up images of dark green acorn squash, butternut squash, and of course bright orange pumpkins. I adore the sweetness butternut squash adds to a dish.
Parsnips - They are scrumptious in any roast vegetable mixture. Parsnips look like a white version of their orange springtime cousin, the carrot. Their flavor is brought out by being roasted, baked, or fried.
Cauliflower - It's in abundance during fall. Besides cooking it in boiling water and eating it plain with butter, you can transform it into a creamy sweet mashed vegetable dish.

What sorts of images of fruits and vegetables does autumn evoke for you?

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8-26-2008 @4:25PM Numb said... not to get too food-snob on you or anything, but technically you aren't eating pomegranate seeds... you're eating pomegranate arils* - the seeds are the hard part of the arils* that are typically discarded.

*before anyone jumps on me for this, I'm aware that there's a good chance I mispelled aril.
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8-27-2008 @11:31PM Maggie said... Brussels sprouts! They're best after the first cold snap, and they are probably my favorite fall food. But in general, I'm very excited for all that fall brings.
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