Summer is my least favorite season in terms of weather. It hasn’t always been this way, but now that I live in New York, I dread temperatures over 80° and high humidity more than anything winter could throw at me. I could blame my long walk to the subway (20 minutes) or delicate ancestry (Irish), but either way, I become a wilted, cranky mess if I’m outside for too long in the heat. I know this makes me a total wimp and you’re free to insert any phrases involving heat or kitchens here.
I will admit summer isn’t all bad though. It means there’s an abundance of fabulous items at the farmer’s market and on days when the heat and humidity are tolerable, it can be…well…pleasant. Another perk is summer squash: zucchini, yellow summer squash, pattypan, etc. They’re wonderful grilled and roasted, but I love to cook them with pasta and top with a bit of grated Parmesan. Here’s the easy (and cheap!) recipe. » Read the rest of this entry «