I have been going to the same verdureria (green grocer) since we moved to the suburbs of Buenos Aires four and half years ago. The produce is so much better than going to the grocery store. One of my favourite days of the year is when I walk in and see cherries. That means summer has arrived.
Living in Argentina today reminds me of growing up in Canada in the 70s. We don't get imported food from all over the world, all the time. In the winter we eat a lot of apples, bananas and oranges. Potatoes, onions, cabbage and pumpkin are staple vegetables in the winter. Tomatoes, some strawberries and cucumbers are grown in hot houses. Remember eating like that? We do get the odd pineapple or mango from Brazil but for the most part we eat what's grown in the region.
About the middle of September it does get boring but I try to take it in stride because it makes spring and summer all the more special. Around the first of November I walk into my local verdureria and it's suddenly bursting. Cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apricots, peaches, asparagus and artichokes lie heaving everywhere. It's wonderful. I feel like a kid in a candy store.
The frig is full of all these delights today. I know what I'm having for dinner tonight. It will be my annual cherry gorge! Yes I will have cherry belly tomorrow!
Happy Spring to all! ✿ Micheline
