Contents

1. Title Page
2. Contents
3. Copyright
4. Dedication
5. Acknowledgments
6. The Vegetables and Fruits Alphabetically
7. The Recipes by Category
8. Introduction
9. The Plant Designers: Factories in the Field
10. SPRING
    1. Artichokes
    2. Asparagus
    3. Onions, Leeks and Garlic
    4. Peas and Fava Beans
    5. Salad Greens
    6. Strawberries
11. Big Farmers, Small Farmers
12. SUMMER
    1. Corn
    2. Cucumbers
    3. Eggplants
    4. Green Beans
    5. Summer Squash
    6. Tomatoes
    7. Cherries
    8. Grapes
    9. Melons
    10. Peaches and Nectarines
    11. Plums
13. Growers and Global Competition
14. FALL
    1. Broccoli and Cauliflower
    2. Mushrooms
    3. Peppers
    4. Winter Squash
    5. Apples
    6. Pears, Asian Pears and Quinces
    7. Persimmons and Figs
15. Market Corrections
16. WINTER
    1. Cabbages and Brussels Sprouts
    2. Cooking Greens
    3. Potatoes
    4. Root Vegetables
    5. Lemons and Limes
    6. Mandarins (Tangerines), Grapefruits and Pummelos
    7. Oranges
17. Index