Isn’t it simply marvelous to bite into a succulent peach or chomp down on perfectly crisp leaves of lettuce whenever the whim strikes? No matter the season, all any of us have to do is trot on over to our local grocery store, amble down the produce aisle and select from among hundreds of different fruits, vegetables and fresh herbs. We’ve become quite comfortable with the convenient and diverse offerings that we’re privy to and for that very reason, throwing together recipes has become such a breeze. Come to think of it, humanity is far more nourished than ever before, and don’t think for a moment that our fruit-and-vegetable-rich diet has nothing to do with it. Beyond all of that, have you ever stopped to consider how your rainbow-colored fruits and veggies end up on your plate? [click to continue…]
