In Season for September
Summer officially extends well into the month of September, however, as soon as September rolls around, we begin the transition from summer to fall. The long, warm evenings spent grilling on the patio are numbered, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy many favorite summer foods - and to look forward to fall favorites as well.
Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
- Aka shiso
- Apples, Ambrosia
- Apples, Braeburn
- Apples, Cameo
- Apples, Cortland
- Apples, Crabapple
- Apples, Gala
- Apples, Ginger Gold
- Apples, Golden Delicious
- Apples, Granny Smith
- Apples, Jonagold
- Apples, Jonathan
- Apples, McIntosh
- Apples, Newtown/Pippin
- Apples, Pacific Rose
- Apples, Red Delicious
- Apples, Rome
- Asparagus
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Cabbages, Green
- Cabbages, Napa
- Cactus leaves
- Cantaloupes
- Casaba melons
- Cauliflowers
- Celery
- Cilantro
- Corn, Bi-color
- Corn, White
- Corn, Yellow
- Crenshaw melons
- Cucumbers, Slicing
- Garlic
- Grapes, Calmeria
- Grapes, Emperor
- Grapes, Flame
- Grapes, Ribier
- Grapes, Thompson
- Grapefruit, Pink
- Grapefruit, White
- Guavas
- Honeydew melons
- Honeydew melons, Orange-flesh
- Juan canary melons
- Kale
- Kiwis
- Leeks
- Lettuce, Butter
- Lettuce, Greenleaf
- Lettuce, Iceberg
- Lettuce, Red Leaf
- Lettuce, Romaine
- Mangoes
- Mangoes, Ataulfo
- Mangoes, Keitt
- Mangoes, Kent
- Mangoes, Tommy Atkins/Haden
- Mushrooms, Chanterelle
- Mustard greens
- Nectarines
- Onions, Green
- Oranges, Valencia
- Parsley
- Passion fruit
- Peaches
- Pears, Asian
- Pears, Bartlett
- Pears, Bosc
- Pears, Comice
- Pears, Red Bartlett
- Pears, Seckel
- Peppers, Green Bell
- Persian melons
- Plums, Black Beauty
- Plums, Casselman
- Plums, Friar
- Plums, Italian Prune
- Plums, Kelsey
- Plums, Laroda
- Plums, Red Beauty
- Plums, Santa Rosa
- Pomegranates
- Potatoes, Red
- Potatoes, Russet
- Potatoes, White
- Potatoes, Yellow-flesh
- Prickly pear
- Quinces
- Radishes, Diakon
- Radishes, Red
- Rapinis
- Raspberries
- Santa claus melons
- Shallots
- Snow peas
- Spinach
- Squash, Acorn
- Squash, Banana
- Squash, Buttercup
- Squash, Butternut
- Squash, Hubbard
- Squash, Spaghetti
- Squash, Turban
- Squash, Yellow Straight-neck
- Squash, Zucchini
- Star fruit
- Sugar snappeas
- Swiss chard
- Tamarillos
- Tomatoes, Cherry
- Tomatoes, Roma
- Tomatoes, Slicing
- Tomatoes, Yellow Slicing
- Tomatoes, Yellow Teardrop
- Watermelons, Seedless
Featured Recipes
Additional Recipes
- Glazed Corned Beef
- Mushroom Salad with Corn Mustard Dressing
- Melon Balls with Honeylime Yogurt
- Bloody Sweet Candy Apples
- Cornish Hens with Honey-Apricot Glaze
- Guacamole and Grilled Corn Dip
- Honeydew Watermelon Plum Salad
- Peaches 'a l'opera
- Easy Applesauce
- Stuffed French Toast With Peaches & Cream
- Hatch Chile Cornbread
- Fresh Corn with Mustard Seeds, Chiles and Turmeric
- Sweet Melon Fruit Cups
- Curried Chicken Salad with Apples & Chickpeas
- Sugarcane Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears
Holidays
Back to School
Make lunchtime fun and healthy with plenty of kid friendly fruits and veggies. Get creative with new ways to incorporate fresh produce into lunches. Try a peanut butter sandwich with ultra thin slices of fresh, crisp apples, or a pita pocket stuffed with cream cheese and fresh veggies. Items like carrots, celery, or apples with a healthy homemade dip are always a hit!
First Day of Fall
September 23 marks the official beginning of fall. Celebrate with a homey meal that incorporates the earthy flavors of the upcoming season. Remember that crisp, early fall evenings are a lovely time to enjoy dinner on the patio!
Labor Day
As we approach the end of summer, take advantage of the long weekend and the beautiful weather by breaking out the grill and cooking up a Labor Day feast for your friends and family.