Today is the 21st of the 24 solar terms, "Major Snow," which is also the third solar term of winter. As the saying goes, "After Major Snow and the Winter Solstice, even a basket filled with water won't leak." At this time, the north wind strengthens, and the weather becomes increasingly dry, so it is advisable to pay attention to keeping warm, preventing dryness, and moisturizing the lungs.

Recommended dishes made with seasonal vegetables:

Stir-fried mushrooms and lily bulbs with honey beans

Beetroot vegetarian soup

Roasted curry cauliflower

December Seasonal Crop Harvest Table

Legumes:

Green beans, sweet beans

Root Vegetables:

Red beetroot, carrots, cherry radishes, white radishes, red radishes, green radishes

Leafy Vegetables:

Broccoli, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, bok choy, red cabbage, Shanghai cabbage, Tianjin cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, corn, garland chrysanthemum, kale, butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, romaine lettuce, Italian lettuce, romaine lettuce, eggplant, kale shoots, goji berries, mustard greens, pea sprouts, spinach, chard, taro, tomato

Melons:

Chayote, winter melon, pumpkin

Herbs:

Scallions, coriander, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, lemongrass, mint, scallions, parsley

Eat according to the seasons. In-season vegetables grow in accordance with the seasons, resulting in less pesticide residue and a richer flavor; they are also plentiful and readily available in markets, offering a fresh, sweet, and economical option.

Seasonal crop harvest table Source: Low Carbon Living