I love summer and I love food. Summer is a time to be free and to just sit back and have fun (when you're not working or taking summer classes). Summer makes everything fresher, including some foods. Without further ado, here are 10 foods that scream "summer" to me.
1. Barbecues
Something about summer makes people want to get outside and grill. The weather is nice, but the food is even nicer. All of the barbecue meat and sides, and family and friends make barbecues the perfect summer fun.
2. Shish Kabobs
These are so colorful and definitely for summer. They're easy to make and fun to eat. So get some meats, fruits, and veggies on a stick because summer is the perfect time to make shish kabobs!
3. Fruit
Summer is one of the best times to eat fruit. All the best fruits are at their best in the summer. So go have yourself some pineapple, watermelon, kiwi, strawberries, other berries, grapes, oranges, melons, etc. because they are just so perfect right now.
4. Lemonade
Lemonade is the perfect drink to use to cool down on a hot summer day. There are so many different flavors of lemonade, so you will have no problem finding the perfect lemonade match for your summer adventures.
5. Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are the best to go to in the summer because there is the freshest food. Whether you go to get a snack or to get something to take home, you will have had a great experience meeting and talking to all the farmers, and you will have some awesome home-grown and homemade foods.
6. Fresh salsa
Whether you prefer spicy or mixed salsa, Pico de gallo is the way to go in the summer. You can even add mango to salsa to enhance the flavors and give off some sweetness. Salsa in the summer is honestly it's the best salsa.
7. Some Veggies
Cucumbers, avocados, peppers, etc. are the tastiest in the summer. I'm not really one to eat vegetables often, but when it's summer and the ones I like are ripe... I obviously eat veggies.
8. Fruit Pizza
I think I see a fruit pizza at every 4th of July party. They are perfect for that occasion as well as many other summer occasions. They are perfect for grill outs and get-togethers. Does anyone else eat all the fruit off first and then eat the crust... or is that just me?
9. Burgers and Hot Dogs
Yet again the perfect summer grill out food. When I think of burgers and hot dogs, I think of camping and being outside and at lakes with my friends and just having some good summer fun.
10. Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad is another food I see at summer grill outs and fun things like that. I love macaroni salad, and I think it tastes the best in the summer.
So get out there and go enjoy some summer foods!
