Spinach is in season—try it as a salad, a side or a part of an entrée. Also take advantage of your market's apricots and blueberries. They're wonderful alone or in smoothies, jams and compotes.


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Pacific Northwest

Make the most of the freshest seasonal ingredients from the Pacific Northwest 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.

Apricots

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 Apricot Smoothie
 Apricot Roasted Cornish Hens
 Buttermilk Griddle Cakes with Apricot Compote


Blackberries

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 Mixed Berry Smoothie
 Blackberry and Gravenstein Apple Galette
Alice Waters, Chez Panisse Fruit
 Blackberry Jam


Spinach

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 Warm Grilled Chicken Spinach Salad with Raspberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
 Persian Style Spinach with Mint and Walnuts
Joyce Goldstein
 Greek Frittata with Spinach, Oregano and Feta Cheese


  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.