This is a small produce market located under the 6 train in Elder Ave, in the Bronx. This Google Street View shows how the market displays its fruits and vegetables on the sidewalk for people walking by. A few weeks ago, I got some apples for my grandmother, but they were all bad, and we couldn’t eat any. They weren’t as full as they are in the picture. Based on this picture and my experience buying from it, the concept of “we are how we eat” is closely connected to accessibility, environments, and routines. This experience shows us that it is difficult for both the community and these market owners across different seasons, since it is hard to find quality, fresh, and affordable food!

Question: How does the quality of seasonal food in neighborhood markets affects how people eat?