Summer is officially in full swing. The season is beloved for its bounty of opportunities - the chance to take a break from homework and quotidian obligations, to take a walk unburdened by winter’s layers of clothing, to enjoy the outdoors embraced by the warm air, to cheer on the baseball team amidst the twilight, to take in the unfamiliar scenery of a road trip, to crack a beckoning book. But perhaps the “tastiest” hallmark of summer lies with the cornucopia of fresh food that seems to be everywhere you look. June, July, and August are adorned with barbecues, picnics, coolers rolled along the beach, and seasonal harvests.
Recently I took to Twitter to praise one of my perennial favorites for this time of year, the honeydew melon. And so, building off of that for today’s Midweek Conversation, we want to hear all about your favorite tastes of the season. What food marks the arrival of summertime for you and your friends and family?
Extra points for sharing a favored recipe.
Do you prefer something grilled, sweet, crunchy, hydrating? Local fare, a secret family mainstay, something you can only get in one place in the world? Maybe, perchance, a libation?
There is something very special about coming together to share a meal. Whether it be family, loved ones, neighbors, or friends, the communal act of breaking bread creates a bond and oftentimes lasting memories. Although we can’t eat together, we can connect and discuss food together. I can’t wait to read what tasty treats tickle your taste buds. Grab a virtual seat at the Steady table and share your thoughts with our digital community.
Thanks as always for adding your voice.
—Dan and Steady Team
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One of my favorite recipe for the summer is melon salsa. You cut cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew into quarter inch pieces add lime juice, cilantro and one habanero minced as small as you can get it using rubber gloves. Mix all together let sit for an hour and serve with those tortilla chips that are like a little basket. I have people that won't leave the table that this delicious concoction is on.
Watermelon. Cold and freshly cut. As a child I put salt on it because that’s how my family ate it. Watermelon always meant summer vacation.