A visit to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in January dispels the idea that there are no fresh vegetables during the winter. You’ll find baskets brimming with ruby red beets, colorful carrots, and plump turnips. These hardy winter vegetables can stay fresh for months, and keep us well nourished through many cold and rainy days and nights.
Some people may resist root vegetables, associating them with long-cooking stews or bland side dishes, but preparing them doesn't have to be painstaking, and a well-cooked root vegetable can be a revelation. Though not a definitive list, here are some of the delicious root vegetables from the farmers market you can enjoy in the winter months.