Fresh vegetables and fruit are in full season here in Southwest Florida.
Sometimes it's hard for us to remember that it is actually mid-winter!
The vegetables look much like what we bought at farm markets and produce stands in Oregon last summer.
There are local strawberries there too...but of course not the citrus fruit.
It all looks so delicious I have to remind myself not to buy some of everything in the market. It'll all still be there on next week's shopping day!
By June, the growing season here will be over -- just when it is getting started in the Pacific Northwest. We know how lucky we are to be here now and there then!
Linking to MOSAIC MONDAY (thank you Mary) and to OUR WORLD TUESDAY, with gratitude to the wonderful hosting team.
I love fresh produce and your mosaic looks delicious. It's funny I just have a post today on Calcium from fruit and vegetable :-)
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Posted by: BiTi | January 17, 2013 at 08:27 AM
Those strawberries look so juicy. You do have the best of all possible worlds in your choice to winter-over in Florida, and head to the Northwest come spring.
Posted by: Penny | January 16, 2013 at 02:29 PM
Looks so pretty and oh so good for you!
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | January 15, 2013 at 02:54 PM
Jammy... its look so delicious, Sallie!
love the colors...
Have a nice week and warm greetings Anna
Posted by: FotoAnna | January 15, 2013 at 07:28 AM
This makes me want a salad for lunch! Wonderful, colorful shots. :)
Posted by: Dana | January 15, 2013 at 06:07 AM
It does look delicious! And it reminds me I need to buy some more fresh stuff. :)
Posted by: Halcyon | January 15, 2013 at 04:03 AM
Oh well, Sallie. I'm very happy for you, but pea green with envy! It snowed here again today......
Posted by: Hildred | January 14, 2013 at 10:22 PM
I do love the Farmer's market all through the year. Now it is mostly potatoes, winter squash and cole crops. Oh, citrus of course for Placer county is prime citrus country. Unfortunately we have had a week of nights in the 20's, not good for our local citrus growers. I still have one tree that is loaded with not yet ripe fruit. I've covered it and am hoping for the best.
Posted by: Martha Z | January 14, 2013 at 09:00 PM
That's it, I'm moving to Florida.
Posted by: Yogi | January 14, 2013 at 07:03 PM
I think the strawberries are the sweetest they've ever been this year! We need to drive out to the groves to get some citrus...SOON! It was 82 here today...glorious! I loved your comment today...I'll try not to call you Baby Sally...I'll TRY! heehee! Hugs!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 14, 2013 at 05:44 PM
Reminds me of the fabric I picked up this weekend to eventually make a canning jar quilt. Each of the 20 pieces of fabric is a fruit or veggie.
How lucky you still have access to this all winter long.
Posted by: Sally in WA | January 14, 2013 at 04:47 PM
They look so fresh and yummy.
Posted by: Fun60 | January 14, 2013 at 02:26 PM
Sallie, You've definitely got this down--- you know just where to be in each season! The fresh fruits and veggies look wonderful, and you are so right--it is hard not to buy way too much. Enjoy your lovely weather--it is 18 degress here! Mickie ;)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | January 14, 2013 at 02:18 PM
ouch! Isn´t brunch enough? You want to ad dinner? What would that be? Brunchinner?
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | January 14, 2013 at 01:38 PM
i'm craving for juicy red tomatoes. lucky you.
Posted by: Photo Cache | January 14, 2013 at 01:28 PM
So beautiful, so tempting, so healthy!
Posted by: Clair Z. | January 14, 2013 at 01:27 PM
Beautiful shots!
All the fruit and vegetables look so delicious!
Have a great day, Sallie!
Mette
Posted by: CameraCruise | January 14, 2013 at 01:12 PM
Looks good!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | January 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Yum! Fresh is definitely best! You have chosen a couple of great places to live.
Posted by: Mick | January 14, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Ah, you do have all the goodies!! All the fresh fruits and veggies look delicious and what terrific captures for the day, Sallie! Lucky you indeed!! Have a great, tasty week!!
Posted by: sylviakirk | January 14, 2013 at 12:13 PM
Lucky you - it all looks so fresh and delicious!
Posted by: ladyfi | January 14, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Yes, a strange mid-winder ! I miss a lot strawberries, perhaps, the fruits I prefer with the rasberries too...
Posted by: Annie | January 14, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Oh what a wonderful bounty! I think I would have to buy something every day! With all imported produce here, I am longing for a fresh piece of fruit that tastes real.
Posted by: Karen | January 14, 2013 at 07:47 AM
The fresh produce looks so appealing. That must be a plus to spending the winter in Florida, having locally grown fresh produce.
Posted by: Carver | January 14, 2013 at 05:31 AM
Fruits in all seasons. They must be crazy.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田） | January 14, 2013 at 05:27 AM
We have been so fortunate to have some beautiful weather this past week!!! I love living in Florida. Thanks so much for stopping by my place and saying hello.
Posted by: Danielle | January 14, 2013 at 05:21 AM
Wow, everything look so delicious. Wonderful photos. Have a happy week ahead, Sallie!
Posted by: Eileen | January 14, 2013 at 02:35 AM
fresh fruit and veg really taste different-I can get foreign pre-packed strawberries etc., but they are often unripe and hard.
Posted by: HAZEL | January 14, 2013 at 01:39 AM
Wow crunchy and fresh. Love those!
Enjoy the great week Sallie.
xo
Posted by: REGINA | January 14, 2013 at 12:25 AM
You sure do have the best of both worlds. The fruit and veggies look delicious. Unfortunately I don't live close to a market.
Posted by: diane | January 13, 2013 at 11:24 PM
Oh, my goodness, Sallie. You do make my mouth water. How clever of you to be there at this time and back up here in the blissful summer!
Posted by: Sara Chapman in Seattle USA | January 13, 2013 at 09:03 PM
How awesome to have such a variety at this time of year. I'd love to have all those healthy choices right now. The one thing I hate about winter is not having fresh fruit. Enjoy! :)
Posted by: Gail | January 13, 2013 at 08:43 PM
Fresh produce locally grown is in short supply these days. But today, I braved the frosty temperatures and picked some leeks and kale from my winter garden. Your warm weather vegetables look so tasty. Enjoy!
Posted by: Lorrie | January 13, 2013 at 08:36 PM
Oh how I miss good produce stands. All so tempting.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 13, 2013 at 07:20 PM
Wonderful variety of quality vegetables.
Posted by: Rajesh | January 13, 2013 at 07:11 PM
These are beautiful. You have my hungry for the warmth that makes that great food happen.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | January 13, 2013 at 06:53 PM
Yum, I do like fresh vegetables. But the growing season at my elevation seems like it's about 3 days long, so I don't even try. I've never lived anywhere that oranges would grow, it seems so exotic to me!
Posted by: Al | January 13, 2013 at 06:18 PM
You make me hungry! Your photos are beautiful!
Posted by: bettyl | January 13, 2013 at 06:11 PM
I envy all that abundance of local produce! I sure miss farm-grown heirloom tomatoes.
Posted by: Barb | January 13, 2013 at 05:45 PM
oh, and thank you for your sweet comment/compliment! made me smile. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 13, 2013 at 05:28 PM
everything looks great. those peppers and strawberries. yum!
glad you get the best of both seasons' produce. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 13, 2013 at 05:27 PM
It all looks wonderfully fresh and delicious!
Posted by: EG CameraGirl , Canada | January 13, 2013 at 05:25 PM