Seasonal culinary trends and food preservation guides

Various culinary and agricultural guides offer seasonal advice for late summer and food preservation. In Montenegro, Petrovac has introduced ‘Ruštulato’, an innovative ice cream flavored with traditional ruštula pastry to promote local heritage.

Agricultural guidance highlights risks to tomato crops in August, noting that cold nights and high humidity can trigger Phytophthora infestans (late blight), which affects leaves, stems, and fruit. To maintain tomato quality in salads, experts suggest draining excess water through a colander after salting to prevent sogginess.

Nutritional insights cover the benefits and risks of figs, noting their high fiber and mineral content for digestion, while warning those with birch pollen allergies or those on blood-thinning medication. Additionally, plants like chard and nettles are identified as excellent sources of Vitamin K and magnesium for bone health.

For food preservation, tips include properly drying fruit before freezing to prevent large ice clumps and avoiding the practice of turning hot jam jars upside down, which can interfere with a proper vacuum seal and lead to spoilage.