Holding On to Summer, Preparing for Fall
As the days grow a little shorter and evenings cool down, there’s a quiet shift in the air. Fall is on its way. But before we turn fully to crisp mornings, warm soups, and the steady rhythm of autumn, we’re savoring the last bright notes of summer.
As the days grow a little shorter and evenings cool down, there’s a quiet shift in the air. Fall is on its way. But before we turn fully to crisp mornings, warm soups, and the steady rhythm of autumn, we’re savoring the last bright notes of summer.
This is the sweet in-between season—the time for soaking up sunshine, gathering the last tomatoes from the garden, and enjoying one more picnic or evening outside. It’s a reminder that food, like life, has its rhythms: abundance, harvest, rest, renewal.
Enjoying What the Season Offers
Late summer produce is some of the best of the year. Juicy peaches, crunchy cucumbers, sun-ripened peppers, and fresh herbs are still at their peak. It’s the perfect time to fill your baskets and eat generously from the season’s abundance.
But it’s also a time to look ahead. Just as fall brings balance and slower days, it invites us to be thoughtful about how we store and use what’s left of summer. Preserving, freezing, and fermenting are all timeless ways to carry the season forward.
Where Ambrosia Fits In
At Ambrosia, we’ve always been inspired by these seasonal rhythms. Our flax linen produce bags are designed for this very moment: keeping late-summer produce fresh and vibrant until you’re ready to enjoy it, or until you have time to start your fall preservation projects.
Unlike plastic, which traps too much moisture, or cotton, which dries too slowly, flax linen finds the balance. Breathable and naturally moisture-regulating, our bags help keep cucumbers crisp, greens lively, and peaches ready just a little longer.
A Season of Transition
As we move into fall, we’re reminded that every season carries its own lessons. Summer teaches us abundance. Fall teaches us balance. And in our kitchens, that means learning how to savor what’s here, while preparing for what’s next.
So here’s to enjoying the last peaches, crisp cucumbers, and sun-warmed tomatoes of the season. And here’s to stepping into fall with gratitude, balance, and a little extra freshness in every Ambrosia bag.