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November Personal Wellbeing Tips

Season 5 Episode 18

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November brings a range of fresh, nutrient-dense produce that’s perfect for comforting, hearty meals. Here’s a look at what’s coming into season:

Fruits

  • Cranberries: Essential for holiday dishes, fresh cranberries have a tart flavor and are great in sauces, baked goods, and salads.
  • Pomegranates: Known for their juicy, jewel-like seeds, pomegranates are packed with antioxidants and add color and flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.
  • Pears: Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou pears are at their best, perfect for snacking, poaching, or baking.
  • Persimmons: Sweet and slightly spiced, persimmons are delicious on their own or added to salads, oatmeal, and desserts.
  • Citrus (Oranges, Mandarins, Grapefruits, Clementines): Early winter citrus is just starting to appear, bringing refreshing, vitamin-rich options to brighten up cold days.

Vegetables

  • Squash (Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, Spaghetti): A staple in fall and winter cooking, these versatile squashes are great for roasting, soups, and stews.
  • Sweet Potatoes: Perfect for mashing, roasting, and baking, sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins A and C.
  • Brussels Sprouts: These miniature cabbages are ideal for roasting and pair well with savory flavors like bacon, garlic, and balsamic glaze.
  • Cauliflower: A cold-season vegetable, cauliflower can be used in everything from soups and purees to grain substitutes and roasted sides.
  • Turnips and Rutabagas: These root vegetables are hearty and great for mashing, roasting, or adding to stews.
  • Kale and Collard Greens: These greens are more tender and flavorful after a frost, making them perfect for salads, sautés, and soups.

Herbs

  • Sage: A warming herb that pairs perfectly with root vegetables, poultry, and squash dishes. Fresh sage is a must for many holiday recipes.
  • Rosemary and Thyme: These hardy herbs are ideal for roasting meats and vegetables, infusing them with earthy, comforting flavors.

Nuts and Seeds

  • Chestnuts: Available fresh in November, chestnuts have a slightly sweet flavor and are delicious roasted or used in stuffing and baked goods.
  • Walnuts and Pecans: These nutrient-dense nuts are in season and widely used in holiday baking, savory dishes, and as toppings for salads or oatmeal.

How to Use November Produce

  • Roasted Vegetable Platters: Combine Brussels sprouts, squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots for a colorful, warming side dish.
  • Soups and Stews: November is the ideal time for hearty soups, with cauliflower, root vegetables, and kale or collard greens as key ingredients.
  • Fresh Salads: Pair persimmons or pomegranate seeds with dark leafy greens like kale, adding crunch with nuts and tang with a citrus vinaigrette.
  • Festive Desserts: Pears and apples are in season, and they work wonderfully in crisps, pies, and cobblers for cozy, fall-inspired treats.
  • Holiday Sides: Sage and rosemary add classic fall flavors to stuffing, roasted meats, and mashed root vegetables.

With this seasonal produce, November's grocery offerings support comforting, nutrient-rich meals perfect f

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