What to Cook With Your September Produce

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As our garden begins to wind down and we prepare for a potential first frost, September still gives us a bit of a harvest. In some ways, it’s almost a race between things maturing and the frost ending the season! I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to harvest in September and a few of my favorite ways to cook September produce.

Not only will you save money by buying produce in-season, but if you can grow your own or find it locally, the bonus is amazing flavor. And although the calendar may say September, those of us with shorter growing seasons are likely still harvesting items that were seasonal in August.

Last year, I did a Preserving Your Harvest series. This focused on popular fruits and vegetables harvested each month—May through October—and the best ways to preserve each of them. Here are my favorite ways to preserve September produce so I can enjoy them year-round.

This year, I’ll be giving you delicious, nourishing recipes for cooking with your harvest each month!