Have you heard of a resurgent concept in food called ‘seasonal eating’? It means a conscious focus on planning meals around seasonal produce, simply because the flavor nutrients of vegetables, fruits, or herbs are at their peak in the natural harvest season – they’re tastier, healthier and better for the environment too!
Remember, it’s not a fuss about nothing, there’s a world of flavor difference between a juicy, red seasonal tomato, and the pale red out-of-season version! Or the bag-loads of flavor and fragrance in fresh, seasonal basil, vs the unseasonal plant. Check out this detailed ready-reckoner calendar of herb seasons!