What's Fresh & Orange, These Days?

My husband and I just bought a dozen chrysanthemums, today - in shades ranging from deep red to bright yellow - including some orangey ones, of course!

That got me thinking about what orange fruits and vegetables we can now find in the produce section of our supermarkets. Some of my favorite things include:

•  fresh, juicy peaches and nectarines - wonderful just as they are;

•  peaches and cream corn on the cob - be sure to buy them the day you will cook them, not before;

• yellow and orange peppers - fresh, crunchy, and packed with vitamins;

• attractive and nutritious acorn squash - great for baking or for soup; and

• packs of baby carrots - just perfect for anytime snacks.

This is the time to really enjoy the products of our farms and gardens!