Unique Guide to Using Local, Seasonal Fruit

• • Organized by the seasonal availability of fruit
• Indexed by fruits and meal categories
• Child-friendly recipes with quick, easy steps
• 15-minute-or-less recipes

If you live in southern California, check the Newsroom for a list of dates and times to meet the author at a farmers market, local merchant, or village fair as they become available.

View PDF documents for the Table of Contents, Index by Category and Index by Fruit by clicking here.

My favorite time of year is spring. The days get longer and warmer, the top goes down on the convertible, and the spring produce is finally ready. I am an absolute glutton for raspberries.

Strawberries are a close second. And when the early stone fruit arrives, the eating gets really good!

As spring gives way to summer, berries start to decline. Exactly when varies from region to region, and even from year to year. Mostly, the plants just don’t like it hot! Thankfully, apricots

arrive on the scene, along with cherries and early peaches. Life is good….

Spring is a time when we want to be outside, doing things and enjoying life. So use these quick and easy recipes to make a quick, but delicious and healthy meal.