Last Of The Summer Harvest

It's sad to think that the summer is practically over. At least we still have our harvest from farms and gardens. Even if we're preparing for fall, whether it be for school or work ,we can still enjoy the taste of sun ripened fruits and veggies.

Tomatoes are still growing during this warm season so take advantage of them. Luckily they're versatile to cook up in a variety of ways. You can make enough sauce for your winter meals and store in a freezer or make some very good tomato sandwiches. Squash and zucchini are growing in abundance in some gardens right now. Take advantage of these by cooking them in butter and garlic or as part of a ratatouille. Basil growth is also in overdrive around this time. Use your leaves to make into pesto sauce and freezefor later dishes in the fall. You can also cut and dry chives, rosemary and oregano for dishes either being made right now or for later.

As far as fruit, the berry season are winding down but you can still get and grow peaches and plums. These are perfect for snacking or just for a light healthy dessert. If you're still craving fresh fruit, remember that apple and raspberry season usually start in mid September.

Even though this season is ending you can still get a taste of it. Enjoy what the farms stands still have to offer. Harvest what you can from your own gardens. Make the summer last with the fruits and veggies of summer.