December Local Produce Guide for Ottawa

It’s snowing(!) as I write this! According to World Atlas, Ottawa is the world’s 7^th Coldest Capital in the world! So how do you eat locally when you live in such a cold city! Here are some hints: root vegetables, cabbages and potatoes! As we head into December here's what’s available from our local suppliers. Local (within 100 km of Ottawa) Garlic Beets Carrots and Rainbow Carrots Baby Bok Choy Celeriac Savoy, Red and Green Cabbage Red and Green Kholrabi Spinach Yellow and Red Onions Parsnips – maybe you want to try this Parsnip Ice Cream with them?! Curly Parsley Red, Yellow and Russett Potatoes Daikon Radish Watermelon Radish Rutabaga Jerusalem Artichokes Sprouts and Micro-greens King Eryngii Mushrooms Lettuce from Growcer - Regional (Ontario and Quebec) Squash – different varieties Leeks Yams – Ontario English Cucumbers Apples - several varieties Red Chard Cilantro Green Beans Red Yellow and Orange Sweet Peppers Radish Mushrooms – all varieties Tomatoes – most varieties Canada British Columbia Apples - several varieties And in terms of other grocery items goodfood2u always prioritizes local and regional food. Flours from Quebec, beans from Ontario, oats from Saskatchewan, tofu made in Gatineau, meat and cheese from Ontario and Quebec, fish from Ontario, eggs local! You can decrease your food miles AND eat well each week - even as it is snowing!