Summer

A plate of mixed grain salad with nuts and herbs.

Summer Grain Bowl with Farro, Snap Peas, Cherries, and Almonds (Recipe)

Combine grains with pretty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts plus freshly squeezed lemon juice and...
Refreshing cucumber-infused drink with ice in a clear glass.

Cucumber Lime Spritzer: Your Go-To Summer Drink, Any Time of Day

I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here's a...
Cucumber basil cooler with ice and garnish

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
Heirloom tomato crostini with ricotta and basil

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Sandwich: Summer on a Plate

Okay, fine. Yes, I did also refer to my caprese salad with peaches as "summer...
Watermelon margarita with salt rim and lime

Summer Cocktails Starring Local Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs (Slide Show)

A lot of articles on cocktails have been flitting across my newsfeed as we approach...
Plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes and avocado pieces.

Heirloom Tomato Salad: Still Loving It

It's October, I know, and here in New England everyone's all about winter squash this...
Fresh basil pesto topped with toasted pine nuts

Classic Basil Pesto (aka, Pesto Genovese) | Cooking Video

A perfect way to use summer basil, pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches,...
Grilled elote with creamy cheese and lime wedges

Summer Indulgence: Mexican Street Corn with Garlic Aioli and Cotija Cheese

Summer corn is delicious, but when it's grilled to perfection and slathered with garlic aioli...
Heirloom tomato slices with feta and herbs

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Salad with Dijon-Dressed Mustard Greens and Gorgonzola

Heirloom tomatoes get a quick roast before being placed atop a bed of Dijon-vinaigrette dressed...
Clear pitcher of red iced tea on table

Summertime Hydration, the P.K. Way

Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold...