
Choose cauliflower in January
Laura Young
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
Cauliflower has just come into season in Florida, and it will continue to be in "fresh from Florida" through March. So, this is a great time to get the most from it. This veggie is a member of the brassica family most commonly seen with white flower heads, although it also comes in orange, purpose, green and brown. When you eat cauliflower, your body gets a good dose of vitamin C plus lots of potassium and magnesium, along with excellent dietary fiber and traces of many other nutrients. Many people add bitesize florets to salads or enjoy them dunked in a dip like ranch or hummus as a snack. I grew up eating cauliflower boiled and topped wit