Summer is here and with warm weather comes a whole new plethora of food options, perfect for the season. If you live in a place where you essentially hibernate eight months out of the year, like I do, then you most likely long for days where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun with a cold drink in your hand. There are certain foods I look forward to each year and I can't wait to spend the next couple of months getting my fix.

Here are ten classic summer staples you don't want to miss this summer:

1. Fried Dough, cotton candy, or a candy apple from your local carnival

2. Hot dogs (preferably a footlong)

3. Anything from a food truck, perfect to eat outside

4. The many fruits and veggies that are ripe this time of year

5. Anything from the grill

6. Ice cream from your local shop

7. S'mores straight from the campfire

8. Cold drinks like fresh squeezed lemonade

9. Thick cut french fries covered in salt and vinegar (only way to eat them)

10. Popcorn (from a baseball game, drive in movie, or any other summer event)

Some of your summer favorites may be missing from the list, but just make sure you get your fill of the best summer foods before the four months pass you by and the cool weather is back again!