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944 BLOG #2
SEPT 8, 2009

STILETTO CHEF STYLE:
IN SEASON, IN STYLE. AND NO, I'M NOT TALKING FASHION…

Keep it in season my friends! Just like that sexy pair of Chloe fall boots, that amazing pleated, double-breasted coat in the winter, and your hot Maxi dress in the summer, you too can keep what you eat in season and in style, sweetheart. You’ve got to get with it and learn that staying in season is not just about fashion. It’s a lot easier to shop for that perfect tomato or peach compared to shopping for that perfect pair of leather pants or chain-covered booties. Trust me. Mother Nature has made it so easy by already picking out what you should eat! Now, as for what to wear??? Ha! Well that’s all on you my pretty.

Look there are already plenty of tools that exist to teach you to how to eat in Season! Who knew!? Easiest way to figure it out, without calling Old Mac Donald or mad science research, is to go to a farmers market or the grocery store and look for the sales in the produce aisles. If you hit up your local farmer’s market, everything should be IN SEASON and as fresh as it ever could be! If you go to your local grocery store, look for the corn that’s 5 for a $1 (insane deal) and the nectarines that are .77 cents a pound! Yeah, that means they're in season, my friend. I'm no economist, but a surplus of anything will tend to lower its cost; that’s just a no brainer (like when you get those bad irregular jeans at your secret discount store; surplus baby!). Also, it may be too optimistic, but if your local grocery store promotes locally grown and in season products also, you should be able to keep your eye out on the local grocery store's advertisements for what’s in season, on sale, and at it’s peak in flavor!

For example, there are items peaking right now that you should be looking for (in September). Early fall/late summer is a gorgeous time of year to be eating fresh and in season! The vibrant colors from fresh Italian squash, sweet red grapes, fresh crisp Gala apples, and gorgeous bright-eyed asparagus are just a few of the options in my local area that are in season right now! Click here to see what’s best for you in your local area: http://www.sustainabletable.org/shop/eatseasonal/

Not only is eating in season, good for you (more nutrients in the food when it's in season), it’s also a great way to save $$$ so that you can buy that fabulous Miu Miu Handbag or that hot pair of Louboutin stilettos you’ve been drooling over....and still fit into those bargain designer jeans you bought because it's so healthy! So hmmm lets see:

EATING IN SEASON IS FABULOUS BECAUSE:

1.) Staying in season is easy to follow: Mother Nature wrote the calendar for us! If you stay in season with fashion trends, why haven’t you been staying in season with food?

2.) Eating in season: more nutrients, better quality food, vibrant colors, and gorgeous varieties to choose from. Gorgeous food = a gorgeous YOU! You are what you eat, sister!

3.) Eating in season saves us $$$!! So that you can stick to your budget for all the fab Fall fashion coming up! You can also save by buying in bulk at peak season and freezing for later use throughout the year. Yeah now you’re getting smart, sexy!

4.) Eating in season keeps you looking fabulous! Stay in tune with your body and the seasons around you by eating healthy and keeping up with a well balanced diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the course of your day.

5.) Support local farmers in your area. I really can’t stress this part enough! Find out where you can shop locally grown produce; support local farming and eat what’s in season and closest to you in your area! Oh and just a bonus, I hear that the farmers market can also be a great place to find other hot and sexy people…. Like attracts like, right? Search for it!! http://www.sustainabletable.org/shop/eatseasonal/

Dying to know what’s in season now!? Check out some of my go-to sites:

http://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?id=Seasonalfoodguides

http://www.fieldtoplate.com/guide.php

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_id=996&gclid=CNvY3-6w4pwCFR0Sagod8hsoKA

http://www.sustainabletable.org/shop/eatseasonal/

I hope this helps with your crazy hectic work week! In fact, if you stopped the coffee refills, emails, and doughnuts long enough to read this you're probably already on your way! So, why not instead of all that, tomorrow you can pack that fresh Gala apple or that sweet, ripe banana that Mother Nature already pre-packed for you. Jump on the bandwagon of healthy eating and make some lifestyle changes today. If you want to keep that figure lean, mean, and in season, you’ve got to eat that way too.

Trust me, I’m a Chef… Your Stiletto Chef! xxxo

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