We’ve celebrated summer for centuries. In fact, some historians believe our ancestors may have even observed the summer solstice—which acknowledges the longest day of the year—way back in the Stone Age. Today, for most people, summer is still a lauded season. It represents many positives: barbecues with loved ones, picnics, camping trips, and vacations, all of which always feature plenty of really delicious food and drink. And while all seasons are associated with tasty food (let’s hear it for pumpkin pie in the fall), arguably, summer gives the cream of the crop.
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We’re talking indulgent ice cream, light salads, and juicy burgers—it doesn’t get much better. If you’re looking for summer meal inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ve got it all—from the best summer cooking methods to the best cookbooks to some of our very own…