August! The dog days. We have made it to the height of summer, a time for cold smoothies (hence this calendar inspired by a Fig & Kale Smoothie) and grills and catching the sunshine before we head into the back-to-school time …

This month, we think you should celebrate herbs. They’re basically the food world’s equivalent to magic, turning everything they touch into a more delicious, better version of itself. Anything on your spice rack you’ve never used? Take it for a …