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<h2>Pick your produce</h2>
Whatever the season, there's always produce to pick from. See what you can do with fruits and vegetable throughout the year. 
Some fruits and veggies beckon from the produce aisle throughout the year. Others can come and go in just 1 or 2 months. This virtual grocer will give you an idea of when you're likely to find fresh produce at its peak*&mdash;and you'll get a tasty tip for enjoying it! 
*May vary by region 
Clementines 
December &ndash; February 
Put a few of these sweet, small citrus fruits in your child's lunch bag. Or peel, section and add to a salad. 
Grapes 
June &ndash; November 
Chill grapes and add them to a salad. Or make a fruit kebab with clementine sections, strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, banana and pineapple. 
Mangoes 
March &ndash; May 
Create a mango salsa for a fresh, flavorful twist on a traditional side dish. 
Peaches 
June &ndash; August 
Add sliced peaches to cottage cheese. Or chop and mix into pancake batter for peachy pancakes. 
Pears 
September &ndash; February 
Poach pears&mdash;try Bosc or Bartlett&mdash;and serve with a light drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce. 
Broccoli 
March &ndash; May 
September &ndash; November 
Cut of florets, and slice the stalk into bite-size pieces. Add to a stir-fry. 
Brussels sprouts 
September &ndash; February 
Roast Brussels sprouts, spritz with fresh lemon juice and top with grated parmesan. 
Cucumbers 
June &ndash; August 
Make a tabbouleh salad using bulgur, chopped tomatoes, peeled and chopped cucumbers, parsley, and a spice lemon dressing. 
Eggplants 
June &ndash; August 
Make vegetable kebabs by skewering pieces of eggplant, red bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Before grilling, add flavor by brushing on olive oil and your favorite spices. 
Sweet potatoes 
September &ndash; February 
Cut sweet potatoes into strips, season and bake for tasty fries that are rich in fiber and vitamins A and C. 
Swiss chard 
March &ndash; May 
September &ndash; November 
Saut&eacute; thin strips of Swiss chard in olive oil and garlic for about 5 minutes for a fresh side dish. 
Turnips 
September &ndash; February 
Use turnips instead of potatoes in stews, soups or stir fries. Or cut a turnip into cubes and roast with other winter vegetables. 
Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation 
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Pick your produce

Whatever the season, there's always produce to pick from. See what you can do with fruits and vegetables throughout the year.