2. The second reason for preserving foods is that they add variety to our meals. Have you ever got tired of eating the same vegetables which are in season? Is it not nice to cat peas when they are either very expensive in the market or are not available Eating cauliflower in pulav or cauliflower vegetable during the summer months adds to the interest in meals. In the same way, eating some chatni, papad or pickle along with the meals adds to the variety. Preserving foods when they are in season makes this possible.