I’ve got the hots for summer.

Literally. Despite the headline hots, I’m no fan of hot weather. Summer is only one letter removed from simmer. Even so, there’s something about the arrival of summer that calls for celebration. Maybe it’s the vacationy feel of this season and the resulting outdoorsiness of summer; maybe it’s the long days; maybe it’s all the food we love to eat …

I Love Monday

IT’S THE FIRST MONDAY OF SUMMER! Trust me: I’m no fan of hot weather. But there’s something about summer that just demands a celebration. So let’s dive in!

got fruit? get recipe.

If you were inspired by this week’s Medical Examiner to chow down on some fresh fruit, you’ve got the right idea. The question is, will you go for peaches? Apples? Green grapes or purple ones? Watermelon? Bananas? Blackberries? Blueberries? Kiwi? Plums? Cantaloupe? Strawberries? Raspberries? Or yet another juicy and delicious choice? Whatever you choose, the awesome thing about fruit is …