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June 23, 2010

The Beginning of Summer

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The beginning of summer has officially hit! Monday marked the the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. Summer is my favorite season because of the hot weather and scorching sun. I need my tan! Summer is also an interesting cooking season.

There are fresh fruits, like peaches, plums and all types of berries. Delicious vegetables include corn, cucumbers, beans and tomatoes. Since it’s so hot in the summer, it’s also prime-time grilling season, with burgers, dogs and brats. To make things a little easier this summer, we’ve added a whole bunch of summer recipe collections. Check them out after the jump!

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June 9, 2008

Watermelon Shaped Almond Shortbread Cookies

Tell me one thing: if you went to a picnic and saw these cookies on the dessert platter, would you not melt at how adorable they are? Well, I would.

Disguised as watermelons, these almond shortbread cookies have won my heart and might turn up at my next summertime barbecue. You can serve them by themselves or as decoration for a platter of refreshing watermelon.

Recipe after the jump!

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