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trolling through a local farmers'
market, it’s not hard to see what
the season has to offer.
Late summer brings cartons of ripe, juicy
peaches, and a variety of colourful, tart
plums, apricots, and other stone fruits that
litter the stalls. Bright greens, baskets of
misshapen, brightly-hued tomatoes and
pints of fragrant, shadowy blackberries
vie for table space, telling us we're in the
thick of summer. What farmers, gardeners
and local food advocates know, is that
what's ripe is what tastes best. While it's
convenient to be able to purchase these
foods during the cold winter days, they
just don’t taste like they’re supposed to.
So while they’re at their peak, dig in, eat
as much fresh produce as possible, and
let the experience of eating in season
tickle your tastebuds and activate your
senses, starting with Chewy Blackberry
Brownies, Socca with Fresh, Briny
Tomato Salad, and Roasted Apricot
Popsicles.
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