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Articles tagged summer produce.

Seasonal — Summer

Best ways to use extra peaches, corn, cucumbers, and berries

Summer abundance means you will sometimes end up with more than you planned. Here are the best ways to use up extra peaches, corn, cucumbers, and berries before they go to waste.

Seasonal — Summer

How to make the most of tomato season

Tomato season is short and spectacular. This guide covers how to buy, store, cook, and preserve local tomatoes so you get the most out of every week of peak season.

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How to ripen peaches without ruining them

Peaches ripen quickly, and the gap between underripe and overripe can be a matter of hours. These techniques let you control the process so you eat them at peak flavour.

Seasonal — Summer

Summer produce guide: the best fruits and vegetables in season

Summer is the most abundant time of year for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, what to prioritize, and how to make the most of it.

Seasonal — Summer

The best local foods to stock up on in summer

Summer is the best time of year to buy in bulk, freeze, and preserve local food. Here are the items worth stocking up on and how to make them last.

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Why summer produce tastes better when it is truly fresh

The flavor difference between truly fresh local summer produce and grocery store alternatives is not just perception — there are real reasons why freshness changes everything.

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How to Preserve Summer Produce for Later

Summer gives you more great produce than you can eat right now. Here's how to freeze, pickle, and put up the best of the season so you're eating local food all winter long.

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What to Buy From Local Farms in Summer

Summer is peak season for local farms — tomatoes, corn, peppers, berries, and more are at their absolute best right now. Here's what to prioritize and why buying direct from a grower makes all the difference.