end of Summer harvest table . . .

It' so hard to believe that it's already September.

In a few short weeks we will welcome Fall . . . and its humble beauty and cooler temperatures (hopefully!). 

I mentioned in an earlier post that I embrace the end-of-Summer.

For me, my thoughts naturally fall towards a time of harvesting . . . vegetables, like eggplant, asparagus, yellow squash, and zucchini . . . and fruits, like berries, apples, pears, and plums.

I dream of simple, delicious meals . . . and desserts.

Sunflowers.

Apples. Beautiful apples.

I make plenty of salads through the end of Summer.

And along the way, I discovered dandelion greens.

I add them to our salads for their unique flavor and health benefits.

 

Eggplants . . . Summer's most beautiful purple fruit.

Did you know that they come in all sizes, shapes, and colors?

The smaller eggplant (seen below) is called Italian Eggplant. 

I love to slice them in discs, and then bread and bake them. They are wonderful added to pasta dishes, and atop salads (instead of croutons)!

Hello, strawberries!

                    Our kids LOVE them!

I buy up to 5 baskets every week, year round. 

I will share, however, that they are best in the Summer . . . and the most affordable at the end-of-Summer (smile).

Ahhhhh . . . . asparagus.

I tried it for the first time last Summer in a beautiful ribbon salad.

Since then, I've ventured into new asparagus dishes.

My favorite way to prepare them is simply sauteing them in olive oil  . . . and then dressing them with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and shaved Parmesan. So light and delicious.

Aren't they beautiful?

Stone fruits, like yellow & red plums and peaches have been exceptionally sweet this year. 

What a treat!

Each season brings forth its own unique fruits and vegetables.

And although I'm excited for the variety of squash, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes brought by Fall,        

I am so grateful for the bounty brought by Summer . . . and its end.

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