The Way

Summer Produce

The season at its ripest — keep it simple.

Summer food barely needs a recipe. Ripe produce, olive oil, herbs, a little salt — that’s the whole art.

Summer wants ease. Long light evenings, breezy walks, bare feet on the grass. Let the season be free and unhurried — move in the cool hours, and let the days feel spacious.

See the full Seasonal Produce Guide →

At its best

Tomatoes
Zucchini & summer squash
Corn
Cucumbers
Peaches & stone fruit
Berries
Basil & fresh herbs

Simple meals

A big tomato & cucumber salad
Grilled vegetables
Grilled chicken or shrimp
A grain bowl with herbs
Fruit for dessert

Stay well

Water, then more water
Eat before you’re starving
Move in the cool hours
Rest in the heat
Enjoy the long evenings

Gina’s take. Let the season do the cooking. The riper the produce, the less it needs from you — olive oil, lemon, and a little salt is often enough.

The Way by Gina Santangelo