Picture this: you’ve had a beautiful day at the beach. The weather was glorious, and the company was lovely too. In fact, it was all so great that you spent a little more time in the sun than you perhaps should have. What to do to restore your body after your fun in the sun? Today’s watermelon salad with cucumber is a great place to start.
Sometimes falling in love with food is about rediscovering what’s right in front of you. Because tomatoes are everywhere all year round—in varying quality—it’s easy to forget just how amazing they can be. Summer, when tomatoes are at the height of flavor and many gardens are overflowing with them, is the time to enjoy them. In season they require very little prep to add something special to your table.
All photos by Shiraz Leyva
Sidewalk pie.
Mmmm, good ol’ Sidewalk Pie.
Wait, what? Sidewalk Pie?
What the heck is Sidewalk Pie, and, why is it called Sidewalk Pie, you ask?
It’s actually a Raw Key Lime Pie. And—this pie is so good, you could eat it off the sidewalk.
In fact, I and my friends actually did eat this pie off the sidewalk. This is not an exaggeration, figure of speech, or hyperbole. That’s just how dang good this pie is.
Do you want to naturally support your body in staying cool during the hot summer months? If so, eat more cucumbers.
If you’re short on time but still want to prepare a fresh, healthy meal, the zucchini that are overflowing in markets and gardens across the northern hemisphere during this time of year are calling your name. During the summer, this supermarket staple is at the height of flavor.
Have you ever thought about hosting a No Waste Dinner Party? Summertime is all about community…and a no-waste menu dinner party is a great way to celebrate Earth Day, or simply introduce your friends to the concept of sustainability! You can make it a fun, informative event without getting too lecture-y: plus, everyone is more receptive when they’re being fed! Use everyone’s happy mood to open up conversations about
Eating fresh, organic, local produce is a great way to make sure you’re eating food that is at its nutritional peak. It’s also an excellent way to reduce your food’s carbon footprint. You can make your diet even more sustainable by doing things like choosing sustainable seafood options and
A lot of kids are already back in school, the sun is beginning to set a little earlier than we think it will, and the shock of how quickly summer is passing by is setting in. You’ll have to kick those end-of-summer blues to the curb though, because the summertime barbecues haven’t come to a close just yet! If you’re looking for an exciting, new dish to add to your Labor Day food festivities, I’ve got just the recipe for you.
Vegan Yogurt Pops
Serves 8
Time to cool off with some fruity yogurt pops! Quick and easy, you can mostly use ingredients that you already have in the fridge. You can even use a cupcake pan if you have one laying around and don’t want to use paper cups. Feel free to experiment with various types of fruit for some fun colors and flavors that are sure to please on a hot summer day in the park or by the pool.
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups plain or vanilla non-dairy yogurt