Aguas Frescas

Aguas frescas sounds so much more exotic than “fruit juice”, but that’s just what it is. Head south of the border into Mexico (or just into the bordering southern states) and you’re sure to find big glass containers full of the stuff with ladles or spouts jutting out at every farmers market you visit. The jewel-toned beverages are consumed year-round, but their light and fragrant depths say summer.

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Pixie Sticks

PHOTO + LINK: Instructables

I love this recipe for making your own Pixie Sticks. Mainly because it gives me the perfect excuse to purchase paper straws, package them up all pretty like, and gift my friends.

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Candy Sushi

PHOTO + RECIPE: First Look, Then Cook

Rice Krispies instead of white rice, fruit leather instead of nori, swedish fish instead of the real thing. I love the idea behind candy sushi.

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Summer Salads

I ate virtually nothing other than raw fruits and vegetables last weekend – I get so excited when my counters and fridge are overflowing! Zucchini, lettuce, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and nectarines are crowding my shelves and counters and I got to thinking about how to put them to work. In summer I rarely turn on the stove, if I can help it. Here’s some of my inspiration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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