The Salad(s) of the Summer
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Spring and summer produce has finally hit the farmer’s markets near me, inspiring lots of delicious salads. These salads are filled with greens—fava beans, snap peas, and asparagus, to name a few. I’m already anticipating the best summer tomatoes (look out for some of those recipes next Wednesday).
But that’s not all I’ve been making—now’s the perfect time to make light, springy strawberry sponge cake, perfect for an after-school snack.
Google invited me and my daughter to the launch of their new Fitbit designed for kids and we had so much fun. I love that it keeps me connected to my kids without giving them smartphones.
We LOVE our new cast iron pan. Adi researched for months and landed on this one, which is perfect for steaks and protein. And they’re giving you a free chainmail scrubber with cookware purchase until 6/10! Add the scrubber to your cart with the pan and use code MELISSA at checkout.
So many of you asked about my sunglasses the other day when I posted on stories—I love them. They’ve lasted forever!
It’s hard to believe it’s already almost Father’s Day! If your dad isn’t a cast-iron man, treat him to something sweet.
What else is there to say, other than “on repeat”?
And we can’t forget the blueprint for that salad, made with just a few simple ingredients.
If you’re in the northeast, now’s the time to find fava beans. This is our favorite way to make them, inspired by my mother-in-law.
I love that this is served over a swirl of smooth, blended cottage cheese. It makes it extra filling. (Use labneh if you aren’t a fan!)
The perfect pop of color to use all the gorgeous mid-season radishes and fresh herbs.
