If every summer day was sunny, the only foods you’d crave would be cool, crisp salads and anything off the grill — but rainy summer days happen. When they do, the mood changes. Suddenly, your usual seasonal favorites won’t hit the spot. Instead, it feels a little more like soup weather — not the heavy, hearty soups you turn to in winter, but lighter, summer-appropriate soups that make you feel just the right kind of cozy for the season. Here are 10 of our favorites. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/10-summer-soups-to-eat-on-a-rainy-day-summer-nesting/
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Just because you’re firing up the grill this Labor Day doesn’t mean you’ve got to stick to the traditional meat-filled spread. There are plenty of veggies and vegetarian dishes that are made better by some time over the open flame. These 17 vegetarian BBQ dishes will have you convinced that burgers might not always be the answer when it comes to summer cookouts. Plus, once you master a few of these, you’ll win the esteem of your vegetarian friends forever. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/17-vegetarian-bbq-dishes-to-make-for-labor-day-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ There are lots and lots of different kinds of farm stands. Some are unattended carts or enlarged lemonade stands with an honor box, and others are farm sheds with a high-school kid sitting behind a counter. Some have a very specific focus, while others aspire for a much broader reach. Sometimes it can feel like you’re walking into an out-and-out supermarket. The point is that one rule might not fit them all. That said, there are certain guidelines, best practices, and general etiquette pertaining to farm stands. Here’s what you need to know. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/5-rules-of-farm-stand-etiquette-farm-stand-freestyle/ Late-summer bumper crops of zucchini and summer squash necessitate some creative thinking to use it all up. When you don’t want to entertain the thought of yet another loaf of zucchini bread, this savory casserole full of eggs and cheese, topped with a lemony breadcrumb topping, is your answer to the annual summer dilemma. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/recipe-shredded-zucchini-and-fontina-casserole-farmstand-freestyle/ From Apartment Therapy → High & Low: A Scandi-Traditional Style Dining Room via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/get-the-look-a-scandinavian-style-dining-room-apartment-therapy/ The concept of putting salad on pizza infuriates some pizza purists, but I think it’s ingenious. Instead of having a salad on the side, you eschew the traditional red sauce and mozzarella and throw your entire salad right on top of your pizza crust. It’s the best of both worlds. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/a-strong-case-for-putting-nectarines-on-your-pizza-delicious-links/ Today is the last day of August, and although there are still 21 days of summer left, we know they’re going to fly by. School will start back up again (or has already), the days will get cooler, and soon we’ll be preparing for the holidays. Yeah, they’re coming. Ready or not. So we’re making the most of the season by raising a glass of wine whenever possible. But what to drink? via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/20-wine-ideas-for-celebrating-the-end-of-summer-drink-this-now/ When a friend or family member is sick, overwhelmed, homebound, or taking care of a new baby, we say what we can — So sorry. Thinking about you! -- and then, because we know that won’t make everything better, we do the next best thing: We bring them food. Food speaks for us when words fail, which is why putting together a thoughtful, personal food care package is one of the kindest things you can do for a struggling friend or loved one. We’ve thought a lot about what makes a great care package, and we finally think we’ve cracked the code. Here are the five things that should go in every one. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/the-5-things-that-always-belong-in-a-food-care-package-advice-from-the-kitchn/ This is the part of summer we’ve all been waiting for — when the best tomatoes of the season take over the tables at the market. Of course you’ll want to get your fill or them eaten as is. Along with creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, these tomatoes are the simplest way to perk up that weeknight chicken breast. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/30/recipe-caprese-chicken-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ Let’s talk steak — a big, beautiful slab of beef. I used to only eat steak when my parents treated us to an old-school steakhouse, and while I relished every minute of those meals, the menu always intimidated me. What was the difference between a New York steak and a ribeye? Why was filet mignon so freakin’ expensive? Whether you cook steak at home or save it for a special occasion out like we did, it’s important to know your high-end steak cuts. Here are the four most popular ones, and we’ll cover where they’re cut from, what they taste like, and how best to cook them. Are you ready for your steak primer? Let’s go! via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/08/30/shopping-for-steak-here-are-the-4-cuts-you-should-know-meat-basics/ |
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