What's In Season - June (Northern California)

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With the kids out of school and summer fun just around the corner -- it's time to start thinking about our annual Mid Summers Party (very Victorian). Everyone must indulge me and wear something festive - as fairies, elves and magic rule the evening. I usually make a somewhat traditional Swedish meal - which my kids love. There will also be music and dancing under the stars. I can't wait!!

Cucumber Salad (a little something from the menu -- my daughter Faith's favorite)
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Ingredients :

2 large cucumbers
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

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June - (Northern California)

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n = newly in season

p = peak of season

w = winding down

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Vegetables

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• beans, green (n)

• beets (w)

• carrots (w)

• corn (n)

• cucumber (n)

• garlic (n)

• eggplant (n)

• greens: kale• lettuces (w)

• onions, red
• onions, sweet: Vidalia (p)

• onions, sweet: Walla Walla (w)

• peas: English / shelling (w)

• potatoes

• squash, summer (n)

• tomatoes (n)

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Fruits

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• apricots (p)

• berries: blackberries (p)

• berries: blueberries

• berries: boysenberries (p)

• berries: loganberries

• berries: olallieberries (n)

• berries: raspberries (p)

• berries: strawberries

• cherries (n)

• figs, Black Mission (n)

• grapes (n)

• limes (p)

• melons: cantaloupe (n)

• melons: honeydew (n)• melons: watermelon (n)

• nectarines (n)

• peaches (n)

• pineapple

(Photos Courtesy of Jupiter Images)

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