Category: Summer

Vegetable Tian: A Taste of a Provençal Summer

A tian embodies the essence of Provençal summer cooking. Made with layered slices of tomato, zucchini, and eggplant, slow-roasted with olive oil and herbs until meltingly tender, the iconic dish is simple but stunning, and a celebration of the abundance of summer vegetables in this sun-drenched region of France. The word “tian” comes from the…


A Peach of a Fruit

Plump with nutrients and health-protecting plant compounds, and spectacular in pie, fruit salad, or straight from the tree, it’s no wonder we find this fruit just peachy. The Folklore One of summer’s most eagerly anticipated fruits, the peach has been adored for thousands of years. A symbol of luck, abundance, and protection in its native…


This Grilled Peach Salad Brings Together the Best of Summer

During every season, I find reasons why I like that season the best. In summer, it’s the easiest to declare summer is the best! Complicated cooking is out the window and replaced with dishes that are barbecued, salads that require little or no cooking, and raw fruits and vegetables that are sweet and succulent. Tomatoes…


Iced Tea, 2 Ways

Growing up, I knew about sun tea from my books. I loved reading how my characters—mainly old-fashioned, romantic, Midwestern ones—steeped tea in the heat of the sun on their back porches, then served it in beautiful glass containers. I imagined sitting on a porch swing overlooking miles of cornfields, sipping on iced sun tea while…


Sun or Stovetop? Iced Tea, 2 Ways

Growing up, I knew about sun tea from my books. I loved reading how my characters—mainly old-fashioned, romantic, Midwestern ones—steeped tea in the heat of the sun on their back porches, then served it in beautiful glass containers. I imagined sitting on a porch swing overlooking miles of cornfields, sipping on iced sun tea while…


Easy Entertaining: A Cold, Make-Ahead Dinner for a Hot Summer’s Night

During the summer, when the heat is at its peak, I like to keep my time in a hot kitchen to a minimum. But entertaining must go on, so I often take advantage of the cool hours of the morning to cook a quick-to-make dinner that needs time to chill. When guests arrive in the…


Ensuring You Have Stamina Throughout the Summer Months

By John Rampton Are you experiencing “summer slacker syndrome?” Don’t beat yourself up over it. The warmer months of the year trigger this phenomenon—even among the most motivated individuals. Why does this happen? There are actually several reasons. For starters, we tend to be more tired during the summer because we’re acclimating to the heat, and our metabolism…


Strawberry ‘Nice’ Cream Is the Perfect Summer Treat

This luscious strawberry “nice” cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, and vegan, and contains no added sugar, but is bursting with sweet berry flavor. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the fruit ahead. While you’ll get…


Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin This Summer

Summers can have a downside for our skin. The hot and humid weather and the sun’s harsh rays can wreak havoc on your skin and increase the chances of you developing a plethora of issues. But the good news is that you can keep these issues at bay by switching up your skin care routine….


Peach Berry Crisp With Vanilla Custard Celebrates the Sweetness of Summer

Summer desserts are meant to celebrate the season. Fruit pies, cobblers, buckles, and crisps are made for the sweet fruits of summer. These casual yet undeniably satisfying fruit desserts depend upon the best seasonal fruits, usually topped with a cake, streusel, or both. There are differences between these traditional American desserts, so here is a…