Farmer's markets in the Northeast are in full swing, offering veggies such as beets and carrots. Be sure to pick up some fresh, juicy blueberries! They're a great way to sweeten a summer afternoon.


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Northeast

Make the most of the freshest seasonal ingredients from the Northeast with our delicious FoodFit recipes. We've collected an assortment here for you to try, but you can find more using the search box above.

Beets

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 Beets with Honey, Mustard and Black Pepper
Joyce Goldstein
 Roasted Beets, Greens and Goat Cheese Salad
 Belgian Endive, Mache, Beets and Apple with Walnuts and Sherry Vinaigrette
Nora Pouillon, Restaurant Nora, Washington, DC


Blueberries

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 Blueberry Jam
 Muesli with Dried Cherries and Fresh Blueberries
 Lemon Angel Cake with Blueberry Sauce


Carrots

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 Vegetarian Risotto with Fresh Carrots
 Breakfast Bread with Carob and Carrots
Bill Wavrin, Rancho la Puerta, Baja, Mexico
 Moroccan Carrots
Joyce Goldstein, The Mediterranean Kitchen


  related links

Find your local market with the National Directory of Farmer's Markets.

Learn more about heirloom varieties of produce.

Discover how the American Farmland Trust is working to protect the land—and what you can do to help.

Meet a Northeastern farmer.