Summer

A plate of mixed grain salad with nuts and herbs.

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

08/10/2017
Combine grains with pretty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts plus freshly squeezed lemon juice and...
Food / Nutrition / Recipe / Summer
Refreshing cucumber-infused drink with ice in a clear glass.

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

05/22/2015
I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here's a...
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Refreshing cucumber drink with ice in a glass.

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

09/29/2014
The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
Cocktails / Drinks / Farmers' markets / Health / Recipe / Summer
Delicious baked eggplant slices topped with greens, cheese, and roasted tomatoes.

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

08/21/2014
Okay, fine. Yes, I did also refer to my caprese salad with peaches as "summer...
Diet / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sandwich / Summer
A refreshing pink cocktail with ice, lime wedges, and a salted rim.

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

05/23/2014
A lot of articles on cocktails have been flitting across my newsfeed as we approach...
Cocktails / Drinks / Farmers' markets / Food / Nutrition / Recipe / Summer
Plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes and avocado pieces.

Heirloom Tomato Salad: Still Loving It

10/16/2013
It's October, I know, and here in New England everyone's all about winter squash this...
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A bowl of green pesto garnished with pine nuts on a decorative plate.

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

10/15/2013
A perfect way to use summer basil, pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches,...
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Corn on the cob topped with creamy cheese sauce and a lime wedge.

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

08/19/2013
Summer corn is delicious, but when it's grilled to perfection and slathered with garlic aioli...
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Close-up of colorful roasted tomatoes topped with crumbled cheese and herbs.

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

07/30/2013
Heirloom tomatoes get a quick roast before being placed atop a bed of Dijon-vinaigrette dressed...
Food / Recipe / Summer
A glass pitcher filled with red fruit punch on a wooden table outdoors.

Summertime Hydration, the P.K. Way

07/09/2013
Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold...
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