NPR Series: 'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=157506473 <em></em>It's summer, the time of year for outdoor barbecues and relaxing by the pool. We're going around the country in search of inventive summer recipes and seasonal twists on the old stand-bys. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:48 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: 'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer https://www.npr.org/series/157506473/taste-of-summer Swimming And Snacking On Egypt's North Coast On summer weekends, Egyptians flee Cairo's sweltering heat and head to the Mediterranean coast. There, they lounge on the beach, and — thanks to hardworking vendors — they can snack on steamed clams and sweet treats without leaving the shade of their umbrellas. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:47:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/09/01/160386523/swimming-and-snacking-on-egypts-north-coast https://www.npr.org/2012/09/01/160386523/swimming-and-snacking-on-egypts-north-coast

On summer weekends, Egyptians flee Cairo's sweltering heat and head to the Mediterranean coast. There, they lounge on the beach, and — thanks to hardworking vendors — they can snack on steamed clams and sweet treats without leaving the shade of their umbrellas.

]]> Kimberly Adams Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End Summer is winding down, but summer squash is still going strong. Chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, Calif., shares some tasty end-of-summer recipes like Roasted Summer Squash Egg Tart and Vegetarian "Dirty" Rice. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/08/25/159782843/squash-savories-to-soothe-summers-end https://www.npr.org/2012/08/25/159782843/squash-savories-to-soothe-summers-end

Summer is winding down, but summer squash is still going strong. Chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, Calif., shares some tasty end-of-summer recipes like Roasted Summer Squash Egg Tart and Vegetarian "Dirty" Rice.

]]> NPR Staff Summer Wine: Look For Light, Bright And Affordable Before the summer slips away, we raise a glass to hot August nights — and their perfect wine pairings. Whether you're on the beach, on the go or at the grill, wine expert Leslie Sbrocco has recommendations for affordable reds and whites under $25. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:38:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/08/12/158577746/summer-wine-look-for-light-bright-and-affordable https://www.npr.org/2012/08/12/158577746/summer-wine-look-for-light-bright-and-affordable

Before the summer slips away, we raise a glass to hot August nights — and their perfect wine pairings. Whether you're on the beach, on the go or at the grill, wine expert Leslie Sbrocco has recommendations for affordable reds and whites under $25.

]]> NPR Staff You Won't Throw Tomatoes At These Recipes Delicious in everything from terrine to sorbet, the versatile tomato is one of the signature tastes of summer. Chef Cassy Vires, of Home Wine Kitchen in Maplewood, Mo., shares some of her favorite summer tomato recipes. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:22:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/07/28/157359289/you-wont-throw-tomatoes-at-these-recipes https://www.npr.org/2012/07/28/157359289/you-wont-throw-tomatoes-at-these-recipes

Delicious in everything from terrine to sorbet, the versatile tomato is one of the signature tastes of summer. Chef Cassy Vires, of Home Wine Kitchen in Maplewood, Mo., shares some of her favorite summer tomato recipes.

]]> NPR Staff Three Beers To Cheer Your Summer Suppers As part of the occasional <em>Weekend Edition</em> series Taste of Summer, beer expert Graham Haverfield picks — and Scott Simon drinks — a few of summer's most refreshing brews. Haverfield also has advice on pairing his picks with tasty seasonal dinners. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:51:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/07/14/156690115/three-beers-to-cheer-your-summer-suppers https://www.npr.org/2012/07/14/156690115/three-beers-to-cheer-your-summer-suppers

As part of the occasional Weekend Edition series Taste of Summer, beer expert Graham Haverfield picks — and Scott Simon drinks — a few of summer's most refreshing brews. Haverfield also has advice on pairing his picks with tasty seasonal dinners.

]]> NPR Staff Since When Does Summer Taste Like Doughnuts? Saltwater taffy makes sense in a beach town. Snow cones and popsicles also seem like great summer treats. So commentator Bonny Wolf is wondering why the mainstay of so many beach and summer resort towns is the doughnut shop. Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:08:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/07/08/156313507/since-when-does-summer-taste-like-doughnuts https://www.npr.org/2012/07/08/156313507/since-when-does-summer-taste-like-doughnuts

Saltwater taffy makes sense in a beach town. Snow cones and popsicles also seem like great summer treats. So commentator Bonny Wolf is wondering why the mainstay of so many beach and summer resort towns is the doughnut shop.

]]> Bonny Wolf The Season Of Ice Cream: Tips From The Top Host Scott Simon talks about the quintessential summer treat, ice cream, with Barb Zapzalka, owner of Pumphouse Creamery in Minneapolis, Minn. It ranks as one of the "Top 25 Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.," according to <em>Food and Wine Magazine</em>. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2012/06/30/156034895/the-season-of-ice-cream-tips-from-the-top https://www.npr.org/2012/06/30/156034895/the-season-of-ice-cream-tips-from-the-top Host Scott Simon talks about the quintessential summer treat, ice cream, with Barb Zapzalka, owner of Pumphouse Creamery in Minneapolis, Minn. It ranks as one of the "Top 25 Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.," according to Food and Wine Magazine.

]]> Clean Your Grill, And Other Hot Holiday Tips From Food Network's Alton Brown If there's one grilling tip to remember this Memorial Day weekend, it should be this: Flame is bad. Whether you're barbecuing OR grilling, a meat-eater or a vegetarian, here's how to keep your flavor from going up in smoke. Sat, 26 May 2012 07:18:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/05/26/153718482/clean-your-grill-and-other-hot-holiday-tips-from-food-networks-alton-brown https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/05/26/153718482/clean-your-grill-and-other-hot-holiday-tips-from-food-networks-alton-brown

If there's one grilling tip to remember this Memorial Day weekend, it should be this: Flame is bad. Whether you're barbecuing OR grilling, a meat-eater or a vegetarian, here's how to keep your flavor from going up in smoke.

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