Other Recipe Blogs I Like

Here are some other food/recipe blogs that I’ve found insightful, all featuring at least some vegan dishes:

• Lactose Free Lizzie – lots of vegan recipes

• The Occasional Chef – check out the Summer Squash Salad and the Cavatappi Alla Siciliana (serve without cheese or with grated vegan cheese)

• Somebody’s Mom – has some interesting vegetable recipes, like the Arugula Asparagus Salad, Cucumber Salad, Roasted Red Potatoes, and Marinated Artichokes

• Eat and Be Happy – the Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bread in particular looks amazing

Summer Fruit and Vegetables

It’s always best to use locally grown, seasonal fruits and vegetables.  Produce that hasn’t been transported long distances is healthier and likely cheaper; moreover, you’re helping your local community as well as the planet.  Here are some fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are seasonal in the summer:

• Apricots
• Basil
• Bell Peppers
• Blackberries
• Cantaloupe
• Cherries
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Mango
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Plums
• Raspberries
• Rhubarb
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Watermelon