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What is a meal or a food that you think captures the essence of summer and why?
Asked at Asked on Massachusetts Street on July 26, 2012
“Fruit smoothies, preferably banana based.”
“I think a lot of fresh fruit, like peaches.”
“Steaks on the grill; it’s good weather to cook outside and drink beer all day.”
“Raspberries because I used to pick them for my grandmother.”
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Comments
mae 10 months ago
charcoal. anything like maybe hamburgurs seasoned, some corn on the cob, brats, or some veggies on a stick. (or you could just go spend the same at mcd or tacbel)
shotgun 10 months ago
Caprese Salad!
Pywacket 10 months ago
What is in a Caprese Salad?
shotgun 10 months ago
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar.
by shotgun
shotgun 10 months ago
Caprese Salad! Fresh Tomatoes!
riverdrifter 10 months ago
BLT's...
Pywacket 10 months ago
Yes! BLTs with sliced tomatoes straight from the garden.
I was going to say 'gazpacho' before I got distracted by Riverdrifter's contribution. I make lots of gazpacho with the abundance of tomatoes, cukes, onions, herbs, and other fresh produce. Spice it up, add lemon juice and sea salt to taste, and serve cold....maybe with a BLT on the side. It doesn't get much better.... especially if you finish with a frozen fruit margarita or daiquiri. (Strawberry, mango, kiwi, raspberry....)
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 10 months ago
Something hot and dry.
myopinion 10 months ago
Watermelon. It takes until summer to be ripe and then the juice is great on a hot day.
consumer1 10 months ago
second that, spitt the seed anywhere you want!
clovis_sangrail 10 months ago
Pimm's cup.
vertigo 10 months ago
Grilled ribeye with sliced avocado on top
Grilled zucchini and yellow squash
A light salad with strawberries and walnuts in it with balsamic vinagrette
riverdrifter 10 months ago
Yes. Invite me over. http://www.mariettacellars.com/2012/03/old-vine-red-lot-5/
Gart 10 months ago
Riv &PY - 100% agreed. BLT (cubed to taste)
Gart 10 months ago
BTW, Py. Thanks for the advise about a year ago. Still have the fur ball....And, Yes, I know. Change my avatar...Some like it, they are all from Lawrence too.
Back to topic. WTF is up with this bath salt crap going on? No. Not something I would like for a summer "essence"... People eat this?? I don't get it.....
misterlee 10 months ago
My ex's potato salad. Mine just doesn't measure up to her's. Freshly picked tomatoes and cucumbers, too.
Andini 10 months ago
Mountain Dew, Pork Rinds and unfiltered Camels. Because Grandma liked this.
RoeDapple 10 months ago
Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions - all on a sesame seed bun (30 g of fat)
kernal 10 months ago
Tomatoes! Summer really begins when tomatoes start ripening on the vine. Use mine for homemade salsa, gazpacho (lime juice instead of lemon) and every sandwich imaginable where a tomatoe makes it complete.
tweetysvoice 10 months ago
Watermelon, tomatoes and a big ole' juicy steak cooked over charcoal!
grammaddy 10 months ago
Anything on the BBQ grill,iced tea and watermelon.
rockchalker52 10 months ago
Yum! We iz just about set for a picnic. Don't forget the sweet corn or the peach pie.
Paul R. Getto 10 months ago
Corn on the cob.
trinity 10 months ago
Home made ice cream-hand cranked of course. :)
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 10 months ago
THTL
reverber 10 months ago
Tarator: Diced cucumbers, garlic, salt, and fresh dill mixed with Bulgarian yogurt and cold water. Should be the consistency of soup. The Bulgarian yogurt makes the dish, because it tends to be more tangy than its American (or Greek) counterparts.
Ron Holzwarth 10 months ago
If you're feeding watermelon to a small child, seedless is the only way to go because I think it is possible for a small child to choke on a watermelon seed.
Other than that, you're right!
radiohawk 10 months ago
Pilsner. Porters for Spring and Fall and Stouts for Winter.
rockchalker52 10 months ago
Anything on a stick from an ice cream truck. Mott's horse drawn ones always had good popsicles.
RoeDapple 10 months ago
How To Spit Watermelon Seeds by Howcast
CWGOKU 10 months ago
Blue73Harley... Good answer!
I was gonna say chili, but really, anything on the grill, and a real charcoal grill, not that wussy propane. No offense Hank Hill
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 10 months ago
OMG, it's a watermelon seed.
rockchalker52 10 months ago
August coming right up, folks, a good time for backyard food & fun. We should get together & party. From the suggestions offered, I'd say prospector should cater.
ok, I'll be the huckleberry. What the hell is THTL?
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 10 months ago
rockchalker52,
,
I am getting snippy and grumpy.This morning is nice, but the summer is getting to me.
,
I am tired of seeing signs that say "Swallowing gasoline can be harmful or fatal"
,
I am tired of the banning of Buckyballs or Lawn Darts because of idiots.
,
I am tired of seedless watermelons.
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THTL= too hot, too long.
And, my in-laws drove their mobile living unit up my drive and plugged in the the outlet on my barn that I stupidly installed for them to plug into. I am tired of my in-laws.
CWGOKU 10 months ago
R_I, start drinking the strong. Too late for a bran muffin and strong coffee. In laws.., gag
riverdrifter 10 months ago
"Cucumbers and onion in vinegar."
Yep! -And with lots of ice.
Jay_lo 10 months ago
With pigs in full bloom Lots of BLT's loom The Summer has got a great start
Sweet corn on the cobs We eat by the gobs Sending butter and salt to the heart
Thick juicy steaks on the grill Lots of brewskies to chill Outdoor cooking's become such an art
'Tater salad with mayo We could eat it all dayo Home made not the stuff from the mart
The ice cream's a freezing Cranking, sweating, and wheezing The exercise helps me not fall apart
Onions and cucumber Then to bed for some slumber Glad they make my wife burp and not fart
Tomorrow's a new day We'll do things the same way 'Cause it's summer and we'll do our part
To make it all grand In this bountiful land Waste not nor want, ain't we smart?
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