August 19th, 2026
Heirloom and Slicing Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Shishito Peppers
Beets
Zucchini or Cucumber
Sweet Italian Frying Peppers
Sweet Bell Peppers
Sage
Romesco Sauce. A labor of love but worth it in the winter when you pull a jar out of the freezer that tastes like summer.
RECIPES TO TRY
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Romesco Sauce (if you’re feeling like you want to save some peppers for the winter, this sauce freezes great! Just top with a layer of olive oil before freezing in a glass jar.
Trying out a new method for roasting tomatoes outside. Before anyone warns me about aluminium reacting with tomatoes - I know - and was just testing with some cheap pans to see if the results were worth either investing in some heavy duty cookware, or potentially ruining some nice pans. The results were worth it! Keeps the heat out of the house and gives them a nice smoky flavor.