What are the fruits and vegetables you should eat in November?

Can you believe we've entered November? Just the thought of a warm, well-cooked soup in the comfort of home makes you love the cold weather even more. November brings many products, from the all-vitamin cabbage that comes to us from the area of ??Lushnja, to the olives of Berat, Tirana, Elbasan and the South that accompany us in salads and appetizers.

From the red beetroot of the Maliqi area to the excellent mushrooms that grow wild in Tropoja. And as if to sweeten it a little, some tangerines and citrus fruits from Xarra, Borshi or Saranda make November a love in itself.

Red beets Beetroots
are not only beautiful to look at, as they have a strong red color that shines like nothing else, but they also have a great combination of sweet and earthy. If you belong to the category of those who do not put beets in their mouths, you should reconsider since they also have many nutritional values.

In Albania, the area that stands out for beet production in the country is that of Maliq.

How to choose them
Choose beets that are heavier for their size and make sure there are no cracks in the skin. AgroWeb.org tells you that if they are also sold with the tail part, the green part is an indicator of freshness and they can be cooked very quickly. They are really very tasty - don't skip them.

How to store them
Put them in the refrigerator in a hermetically sealed plastic bag.

Additional Tips
Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and place in the oven at 400 degrees until they are soft enough to cut easily with a knife. Let them cool and the skin will fall off very easily.

Cabbage
Rich in vitamin C and K, cabbage is a super food for preventing free radicals.

By eating more cabbage you help reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon and prostate cancer. Plus new studies have shown that eating this type of vegetable helps to keep the immune system in great shape. The best cabbages are from the area of ??Lushnja, which is also known for the largest production of cabbage in the country.

How to choose them

Choose cabbage that is solid in color and make sure the leaves are tightly closed and the cabbage is firm.

How to save them

Keep them sealed in the refrigerator in well-insulated plastic bags. There are several ways to cook cabbage. The traditional one that our mothers have always cooked, boiling it, but also in salad.

AgroWeb.org shows you another way, you can wrap your favorite sandwich with a cabbage leaf instead of bread. You will get the vitamins and you will have a special taste.

Tangerines
These small fruits are all flavor and juice and belong to the citrus family along with oranges.

The tangerines of Xarra, Borsh, Saranda give us such a sweet taste that they make us believe that summer is not over even though we are in November.

How to choose them
Look for tangerines that have a strong color and are also firm. AgroWeb.org advises that if they are sold with whole leaves, make sure the leaves are fresh.

How to store them
Because their skin is thin, tangerines are a citrus fruit that can be refrigerated in well-insulated plastic bags.

Additional tips
There are several varieties of tangerines, some of which are seedless. But even if they have seeds, they are so delicious and sweet that no one notices them.

Root Vegetables
Besides carrots, there are many other root vegetables that are great. One of them is the leek cooked in a dish, pie or added to a salad.

How to choose
Choose those that are firm, without soft parts. Make sure that the heads and tails of the leeks in particular are green and fresh.

How to store
Store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Additional Tips
Leeks are also sweet, but not as sweet as carrots, but they complement each other very well.

Olives
It is one of the trees most mentioned in the holy books, while its fruit is the very soul of the Mediterranean taste.

The olive tree is also considered a symbol of peace, life and fertility and has shaped the landscape of Albania.

Cultivars "Kalinjot", "Kokrr Madhi i Berati", "Bardhi Tiranes", "Kryps Elbasani", "Mixan" and "Himara" account for 85% of the production in the country and are of a very high quality.

How to choose
Green olives are usually picked early in the season, while black olives are picked in November-December and are softer and have more pulp.

How to store
Olives should be relatively firm and never scratched or damaged. To preserve them, it is advisable to add a few slices of lemon and turn them from time to time so that they do not rot. Do not keep them closed, as it is better for them to have air. November is one of the most significant months of the year for the assortment of products it brings. Be sure to enjoy it to the fullest.