I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice
on how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15,
and I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this
month. Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire
house, I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.

-Michael Amper >

"Michael Craig Amper" > wrote in message
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> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice on
> how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15, and
> I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this month.
> Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire house,
> I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.

Well, wouldn't that depend upon where you lived? What's in season here
is not the same as it would be hundreds of miles south of me. Maybe you
should visit farmers markets, local farmers, see what they have any given
week?

nancy

"Michael Craig Amper" > wrote in message
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> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice on
> how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15, and
> I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this month.
> Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire house,
> I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.
>
> -Michael Amper >

These books ARE in existence, I've seen them in libraries, older and new.
Hopefully you have a good library closeby. I'm sorry that I do not know the
name of any. Maybe even googling seasonal food, you will find some
information under government agencies, co-op's etc.
Dee Dee

_The Victory Garden_ cookbook comes close, but I can't see that any
cookbook could ever be as specific as you want because, even if the
cookbook were written by someone who lives down the block from you,
different vegetables ripen at different times from year to year, and
plenty of them vary depending on when they were planted. Are green
beans in season? They are if you started them in a cold frame, but
they're a little early if you didn't, and there's still time to plant
more if you like.


--Lia


Michael Craig Amper wrote:
> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice
> on how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15,
> and I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this
> month. Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire
> house, I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.
>
> -Michael Amper >

"Julia Altshuler" > wrote in message
...
> _The Victory Garden_ cookbook comes close, but I can't see that any
> cookbook could ever be as specific as you want because, even if the
> cookbook were written by someone who lives down the block from you,
> different vegetables ripen at different times from year to year, and
> plenty of them vary depending on when they were planted. Are green beans
> in season? They are if you started them in a cold frame, but they're a
> little early if you didn't, and there's still time to plant more if you
> like.
>
>
> --Lia
>
>
> Michael Craig Amper wrote:
>> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
>> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
>> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice
>> on how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15,
>> and I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this
>> month. Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire
>> house, I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.
>>
>> -Michael Amper >

I've seen communities (even small communities) publish in small
leaflets/booklets free to the public the produce that is available in their
community during the seasons. Usually there are 4-H's or co-ops,
agricultural groups that you might contact to get your area's seasonal
produce.

Dee

Dee Randall wrote:
> "Michael Craig Amper" wrote
> > I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
> > seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
> > what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice on
> > how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15, and
> > I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this month.
> > Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire house,
> > I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.
>
> These books ARE in existence, I've seen them in libraries, older and new.
> Hopefully you have a good library closeby. I'm sorry that I do not know the
> name of any. Maybe even googling seasonal food, you will find some
> information under government agencies, co-op's etc.


Bull shit... like even a redneck trailer trash cook book like would
befit low IQ liars like you would still need to be written for every
Deliverence local. Sheesh but you're a dumb ****... yoose gots to be a
banjo plucking six toed mountain sloth or a dumber than shit concertina
ska-weeze-a-box WOP.

Michael Craig Amper wrote:
> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice
> on how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15,
> and I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this
> month. Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire
> house, I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.

I've seen cookbooks stressing the seasonality of various foods and
providing recipes, but those books are generic or general; that is,
there might be a discussion of foods harvested in the Spring but not
specific months. What's fresh/in season is going to vary in different
parts of the country. One good source for your area might be your
local newspaper, or a newspaper serving a wider area that includes
yours, if the paper has a food section. Regular visits to local farmers
markets or to markets which pay close attention to their produce will
also tell you what's in season locally.

I don't think you'll have any problem finding a good cookbook that
discusses various fresh foods, characteristics to look for in
selecting, storage, recipes, but I don't think you'll find one that has
the detailed calendar that you want.

Mac

> wrote in message
oups.com...
>
>
> Michael Craig Amper wrote:
>> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
>> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
>> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice
>> on how to select and prepare those foods. For example, today is July 15,
>> and I'd like to know which foods are "in season" today, this week, this
>> month. Although my cookbook collection threatens to take over the entire
>> house, I've never come across a book quite like what I'm describing here.
>
> I've seen cookbooks stressing the seasonality of various foods and
> providing recipes, but those books are generic or general; that is,
> there might be a discussion of foods harvested in the Spring but not
> specific months. What's fresh/in season is going to vary in different
> parts of the country. One good source for your area might be your
> local newspaper, or a newspaper serving a wider area that includes
> yours, if the paper has a food section. Regular visits to local farmers
> markets or to markets which pay close attention to their produce will
> also tell you what's in season locally.
>
> I don't think you'll have any problem finding a good cookbook that
> discusses various fresh foods, characteristics to look for in
> selecting, storage, recipes, but I don't think you'll find one that has
> the detailed calendar that you want.
>
> Mac
>==================

I have 3 cookbooks that might be close to what the OP was looking for... and
they are fixing to be moved to the bookcases in the breakfast nook to be put
to use a little more often! My cookbooks are in bookcases throughout half
of the house. Hmmm, that either means the house is too small or I have a
lot of cookbooks... LOL

"Vegetables for All Seasons" by the Bay Books Cookery collection
Beautiful photos, good tips and nice sounding recipes. A few of the recipes
a Asparagus w/Herbs & Parmesan, Rosy Dhal, Vegetable Strudel, Baby
Carrots w/Fresh Basil, Stuffed Mushrooms, Pork & Mushrooms w/Ginger Mango
Dressing, Scallop & Spinach Quiche, Stuffed Summer Squash, Zucchini Cake,
Pumpkin Pie, Onion Ragout, Thai Chicken Salad, Moussaka, Pizzaiola Mussels
(the picture of this is AMAZING!), Fresh Tomato Soup, and Peperonata...


"Blue Book of Preserving" by Ball - even though s/he may not be thinking of
'preserving' it has great information! Recipe Examples: Spring Conserve,
Elderberry Jam, Dill Pickles, Chili, Bean Soup, Pepper-Onion Relish, Savory
Carrot-Fennel Soup, Loganberry Vinegar, Apple Pie Filling, Pesto, Dried
Citrus Peels, Soy Jerky, Kitchen Herb Garden Rub, and Granola! There are
many, many more recipes and obviously lots of information on various forms
of preserving food.


"Perfect Preserves Provisions from the Kitchen Garden" by Nora Carey
`There are some great sounding recipes and tips and the book is not 'just'
about preserving food. Examples: Apple Butter and Apple tart, Blackberry
Liqueur, Dried Cherry & Toasted Almond Biscotti, Whole Chestnuts in Vanilla
Syrup, Dried Cranberry Tart w/Almond Cream, Fig Crepes w/Chartreuse Custard
Sauce, Preserved Lemons, Duck Ragout w/Black-Currant Pears, Raspberry
Hazelnut Meringue Torte, Strawberry Jam Beignets, Preserved Eggplant in
Olive Oil, Red Pepper Sauce, Old-Fashioned Squash Pickles, Rhubarb and Rose
Petal Jam, Lavender Ice Cream, Sorrel Soup, Yogurt Bread, and Fruit
Sorbets...etc.. As soon as I saw the "Strawberry Jam Beignets", I almost
stopped typing to run into the kitchen and make them! There are beautiful
pictures in this book too, along with wonderful information.

I hope these help!
Cyndi

On Fri, 15 Jul 2005 18:26:51 -0400, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:

>Michael Craig Amper wrote:
>> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
>> seasonality of foods. Ideally, such a book would contain information on
>> what foods are at the peak of their season during each month and advice
>> on how to select and prepare those foods.

>_The Victory Garden_ cookbook comes close,

This is the first one I thought of, too. Also 'The Trellis Cookbook,'
which has a seasonal approach.

But "in season" has lost so much of its meaning with foods shipped all
over year 'round. And as others have pointed out, 'in season where?'
is relevant. I have one of the first Victory Garden gardening books,
which is arranged monthly, and usually subtract 2 months for the
difference between Boston and SE Virginia.

Michael Craig Amper > wrote in news:a4abc$42d83428$44a70c32
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> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
> seasonality of foods.

The "River Cottage" books by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are good for this


K
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nil illegitimi carborundum

"Amarantha" > wrote in message
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> Michael Craig Amper > wrote in news:a4abc$42d83428$44a70c32
> :
>
>> I'm looking for suggestions for good cookbooks which focus on the
>> seasonality of foods.
>
> The "River Cottage" books by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are good for this
>
>
> K
> --
> nil illegitimi carborundum
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Hey what about the mini-cookbook that the "Old Farmer's Almanac" puts out?
I have an older one '97 and don't know if they still publish one each
year...

Cyndi