The scent of freshly baked bread drifts through the open-air stalls, mingling with the bright, green scent of just-picked herbs. Shoppers weave through tables stacked high with vibrant produce, filling their baskets with the best of the season. Farmers' market season is upon us now that spring has officially sprung.
Spring is the best time to enjoy bright, refreshing recipes packed with seasonal fruits and vegetables. That includes leafy greens (think spinach, arugula, kale, lettuce, collard greens and Swiss chard), root vegetables (carrots, radishes, beets and turnips), stalk vegetables (asparagus, rhubarb and celery), stone fruits (apricots and cherries), fresh berries and herbs. Aside from produce items, seafood (like clams, black sea bass and lobster) along with eggs, gourmet cheeses and honey are also seasonal must-haves.
