This is the point when the season begins to transition into a schizophrenic sort of time. In this bridge between summer and autumn, heirloom tomatoes, corn, eggplants, cucumbers and zucchini all share space with new pears, winter squash, grapes of every shade, and even pomegranates. Today’s market had me on the tippy toes of anticipation. The firsts of fall were everywhere, which means my home chow is going to be a peculiar amalgamation of bi-seasonal dishes. Nectarine and pomegranate salad. Plum and grape tartlets. Fresh sweet corn and butternut squash étouffée. Summer goods will dry up eventually. But right now, it feels like this seasonal cook has a window of interesting opportunity.
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