You might think January is a difficult month to eat fresh and local produce on the U.S. East Coast; there just isn’t a whole lot that grows in the dead of winter! However, if you learn to love your root vegetables and get creative with some soup, you can easily keep that New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, less-processed foods. Here is what’s in season in the Mid-Atlantic region:

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Recipe of the Month: Chickpea, Potato, & Spinach Jalfrezi with Cilantro Chutney from Serious Eats

You can find what is in season in YOUR neck of the woods at the following links:

http://www.sustainabletable.org/seasonalfoodguide/
http://www.fieldtoplate.com/guide/