Summer may be many people's favorite time to visit the farmers market -- the lure of a vine ripened tomato, a sun-kissed strawberry, and plump peach are just too good to turn down -- but late summer and fall brings about an entirely different realm of amazing produce that shouldn't be forgotten.Many markets stay open through the fall and even into the winter, and some vendors are happy to continue growing into the cooler months. So which ones do we think you should watch out for? Read on to see our top 5 late summer farmers market finds. FennellFennell is...

 Spring may be coming to a close, but Farmers Markets are just opening up! Begin the season by trying out some of these recipes, each of which features at least one ingredient that we love picking up locally. Read now to see which vegan recipes you should try after your next farmers market visit. BerriesFor this recipe, we’re highlighting one of our favorite ingredients – local berries. Because berries perish easily and quickly, they need to be shipped the quickly from farm to distribution center - often via air freight and from international sources. This form of transportation quickly burns fossil fuels,...

 As exciting as it may feel to have lots of nice, local and fresh food during the summer season, it can be pretty overwhelming to decide what you want in your basket. But now that summer is winding to a close, we’re here to help you make a few last decisions this season.Read this latest post at The Real Purity Blog to see our favorite late summer finds at the farmers market.TomatoesIf you're a tomato-lover at heart, late summer is the time to take advantage of the huge variety available at your local farmers market. Can't decide which variety to cook with first?...

 For many of us, the passing of Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. The kids are about to be home for the summer, the days are lasting longer and – you guessed it – the barbecue invites are piling up as the temperature begins to soar.If you’re ready to join the barbecue-hosting tradition, but you have guests that stay away from certain foods, then you’ll love these vegan barbecue recipes we’ve gathered from a few of our favorite bloggers. Visit each of them to get the recipe details and for even more ideas on how to design your summer spread. Vegan BBQ Tofu...