Grow, Seeds & Weeds

In summer, the season of gardens and markets, beautiful ingredients abound. Yet, with the laid-back attitude the season instills, we want nothing more than to spend this time at ease with friends in the yard. Al Fresco-style meals, free of fuss and worry, serve as a beautiful vehicle for the abundance of produce and allow us to relax and settle in. There are "Hot Day Refreshers," such as "Sour Cherry Lime Smash" and "Guacamole with Chili-Lime Salt & Homemade Chips," followed by "Garden Snacks," like "Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms" and "Summer Berry Fruit Leathers." "Mighty Mains" include summer standbys "Bee Stung Hot Wings", and "Dusk-time Desserts" end the day as the sun slowly sets. A "How-To Make Soda Pop," makes a fun beverage for a gathering and a tasty experiment in the kitchen.