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The seasonal basket

August ingredients

8 ingredients worth organizing your week around. Each page explains why now, how to choose it, and what to do with it.

Figs Mission figs peak in late July through August. The window is short — often just two or thr… Bell peppers Red and yellow bell peppers are fully ripened green peppers — and August is when they arri… Eggplant Eggplant peaks in late summer — August is when Southern California farms produce them in a… Cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes are still running strong in August and can be exceptional — concentrated f… Jalapeños Jalapeños are peak summer, and in August the heat and color variation is at its widest. Gr… Zucchini Zucchini is abundantly available through August and at its best when small to medium sized… Basil Basil is at peak abundance in August — warm nights and hot days produce the most fragrant … Nectarines Nectarines are peaches without the fuzz, and in August they often hit their stride when pe…