There’s Still Summer Freshness To Enjoy
Late August is a fleeting moment in the food calendar—a sweet spot between summer’s abundance and autumn’s heartier fare. It’s a time when the markets are bursting with peak-season produce, yet the whisper of fall is just around the corner. Here are some of the best things to eat before September’s cooler winds change the menu.
Tomatoes at Their Peak
Nothing beats a late-August tomato—deep red, sun-warmed, and impossibly juicy. Slice them thick for BLTs or any fab sandwich, make a beautiful tomato-and-asparagus-salad, or roast them low and slow to bottle up that last taste of summer sunshine in an unforgettable salsa!
Sweet Corn, Still Fresh from the Field
By August, corn is as sweet as it gets. Whether you grill it with butter and herbs, shave kernels into salads, or stir them into chowder, this is the moment to indulge before the fields turn over. Even then, sweet corn shaved off the cob and frozen still tastes awesome in January, when your holiday food hangover is finally gone.