In honor of the fall equinox today, I wanted to post a picture from this week’s harvest.
Well, a sampling of this week’s harvest. In reality the number of tomatoes and squash doubled this, and the photo doesn’t include all the fresh herbs we’re still getting!
Traditionally, fall, or autumnal, equinox marks a time to celebrate the transition of seasons. Day and night are of equal length, nature is in balance, and the time for harvest has arrived. Today is a day to give thanks for the seeds we have planted and the efforts we have given to them, as we transition into reaping the gifts of what we have sown.
I will certainly be celebrating as I create a few dishes from this year’s bounty. More recipes to follow!
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