Pretty much wherever in the US you happen to be, it's pretty obvious that summer is here in full swing. I think we've had 15 straight days at 90 or above in SW Ohio; I'm ready for a break. However, humidity isn't the only thing that goes on in summer... Foods are fresher than any other time, right off the farms and into the kitchen! In Ohio, where I live, this time of year brings out farmers' stands with fresh corn, beans, and anything else they've got in their fields. Summer fruits, though mostly from south of here, are usually readily available, too. Read More »