If you’ve ever wished you had a Fine Cooking editor talking you through the latest produce to pop up in your farmers’ market, In Season, is the next best thing. In it, we’re sharing our best buying advice, storage info, preservation tips (including canning basics)—and of course, recipes—so you can cook up the best of the season while ingredients are at their peak flavor. In this excerpt, we’re sharing everything you need to know to make the most of three of our summer favorites: blackberries, chiles, and corn.

Recipes included in this excerpt: Blackberry Grunt, Triple-Berry Fool with Grand Marnier, Poblanos Stuffed with Cheddar and Chicken, Green Chile Sauce, Spicy Asian Roasted Broccoli and Snap Peas, Quesadillas with Roasted Poblanos and Onions, and and Fresh Corn Pancakes with Maple Syrup.