Comments on: On Summer Menus

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:20:45 +0000

Strawberries. Artichokes. Salads. Barbecued kabobs. Grilled pineapple.

Great, I’m hungry now…

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:01:43 +0000

My favorite summer foods are what ever is ready to eat from my small garden or the Farmer’s Market. Our Farmer’s Market will open on Wed. and I plan on getting there by 6:30 to get the good stuff! They should have lettuces, peas and maybe strawberries!

By: KT

KT — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:52:18 +0000

We just got a tiny gas grill last week. It’s so convenient, and it fits on our tiny apartment balcony.

I echo those who love smoothies in the summer. especially with u-pick strawberries that we popped in the freezer the day they were picked.

By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:18:01 +0000

I love cold vegetable soup!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 30 May 2009 08:07:01 +0000

It would have to be fresh tomatoes from the garden with sliced mozzarella and fresh basil.. I cant wait for my tomatoes to be ready! Olive oil and bread yum!!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:54:01 +0000

I love summer food ideas too! We do a lot of veggie sandwiches – cream cheese and havarti with fresh avocado, tomato, lettuce, mushrooms, olives, cucumbers, sprouts..a vegetarian sandwich never has to be boring & they’re so refreshing in the summer! We also love crusty olive bread with olive oil and fresh mozerella, a cool greek salad.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sat, 30 May 2009 04:57:47 +0000

Pressed sandwiches of rustic Italian bread, fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozerella, and kalamata olives! OMG, I could eat those every day! Also, tabouli made with quinoa instead of bulgar, or the two mixed together.

Just think how fun it will be to bake again in the fall if you leave your oven off until then!

By: Tara

Tara — Sat, 30 May 2009 04:36:55 +0000

Ice cream!! And ice cream with frozen Girl Scout Thin Mints is heavenly too. All things cold. I am with you!

By: SunnyInspiration

SunnyInspiration — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:49:30 +0000

I normally don’t use my oven much during the summer and try to just cook meals on the stovetop. (I too have memories of barbecues and swimming!) I’d love any good, refreshing summer recipes that you are willing to share.

By: april

april — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:31:50 +0000

Oh my that all sounds so yummy! Can’t wait to read about all your cold culinary adventures….and how weird is it that I always comment (seem to anyway) after the other april????

By: April

April — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:27:34 +0000

Watermelon and corn on the cob are my most favorite summer foods. Your summer meal plans sounds good, enjoy!

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:35:29 +0000

You make me smile Kelli. How are you? Summer makes me think of camping, and on camping trips, Mark and I always take the same unhealthy, fun, ‘special’ treats…swedish fish and a can of reduced fat pringles. I can’t resist the salty crunch right after the chewy sweet and the red dye no. 40 makes Mark extraordinarily hyper LOL–I hope you are having a good time Kelli…

By: Candace

Candace — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:29:23 +0000

You can get one of those little tabletop grills (or a hibachi). That’s all we have even though we have a house. Of course, I’m a vegetarian and Tony eats very little meat so we’re not into the big power grills but we’ve used it to grill veggies, corn on the cob, taters, even veggie burgers.

By: Zarah

Zarah — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:28:26 +0000

Don’t forget about frozen fruit smooooothies! Your summer meal plan sounds wonderful. But you really are missing out with no grill. I will do my best not to taunt you with my 2 grills plus a smoker. =)

By: rosalicious

rosalicious — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:14:20 +0000

sliced peaches with fresh mozzarella and chopped basil, watermelon, feta and mint salad, tangy homemade coleslaw, smoothies for breakfast, homegrown tomato sandwiches on whole wheat bread with salt, pepper and mayo, grilled scallops & shrimp on the barbie and MARGARITAS! Mmmmmmmm