LOCAL FLAVOR

Farmers market season is in full swing in Southwest Florida. The seasonal markets offer a wide selection of produce, seafood, plants, crafts, jewelry, tasty fare and more.

If you’re in a rut when it’s time to cook dinner, the problem might be what you are bringing home.

Dining al fresco has always been de rigueur in these parts, but it’s even more fashionable since COVID became a worldwide concern. Happily for those of us who live in the subtropics, it’s a fine time to dine outdoors, and there are plenty of places offering us the opportunity to do so.