Buy Seasonally...

When you walk into an Italian market, you will notice that it does not carry the variety of fruits and/or vegetables you might be used to seeing in the United States as well as restaurants not having artichokes or certain products on their menu all year round…this is a GOOD thing!!!

Although you might want to buy a watermelon in February, you cannot here in Rome; this is because Italians sell what is IN season. They have locally grown products and it is actually healthier for us to eat what is grown in the current season as opposed to buying products worldwide and having them shipped internationally just to fill the market baskets with tasteless objects. This will ensure you that every plate you order here in Italy will be fresh and use local seasonal products allowing the dishes to intensify every flavor in your mouth and not lose any of the nutritional value that most out of season products lose!

As an example, September is perfect for eating figs, apples, pears and grapes, zucchini, peppers and eggplants...

And, as Fall is getting closer, get ready to have some delicious oranges, mandarines and pumpkins!