Here's our guide, from FoodFit founder and CEO Ellen Haas' book, Great Adventures in Food, to spring's finest. Find out about the vegetables that are in season now — from asparagus to Swiss chard. We'll tell you what to look for at the market, how to store the vegetables at home and how to cook them, plus great recipes. Remember, spring begins in late March and runs until mid-June so if you can't find a fruit or vegetable, ask your grocer when it will be in stock.

Vegetables
	Asparagus Beans, Snap Carrots Fennel Garlic	Okra Onions Onions, Green Peas, English Peas, Sugar Snap	Rhubarb Shallot Spinach Swiss Chard
see also:	Spring Fruit Guide Summer Vegetable Guide | Summer Fruit Guide Fall Vegetable Guide | Fall Fruit Guide Winter Vegetable Guide | Winter Fruit Guide
related links:	FDA's Tips for Handling Fresh Produce

NOTE: An excellent source contains more than 20 percent of the Daily Value for that nutrient. A good source contains between 10 and 19 percent of the Daily Value.    Source: Copyright © 2000 by Ellen Haas. From the book "Great Adventures in Food" By Ellen Haas. Used with permission of St. Martin's Press, LLC.