When people start thinking about the end of Summer, Labor Day and the start of Fall, they always seem to have a slightly bigger smile and a little extra kick in their step… must be that the humidity is finally below 80%, making them slightly lighter on their feet!
Does the end of Summer this year mean the temperatures will drop below 90 degrees and the “feels like” will be back in the double-digits? Will our pool finally have a refreshing feel instead of feeling like a lukewarm bath? The good thing is our pool stays open until shortly after Labor Day, giving our residents a little more time to enjoy relaxing outside in their free time.
Ahhhh . . . Labor Day. The last unofficial weekend of Summer, usually involving a cookout. Grilled meats… chilled salads… what are your favorite picnic dishes? Try some of these unusual grilled dishes at your Labor Day/end of the Summer barbeque: http://www.myrecipes.com/summer-grilling/you-can-grill-what .
[Photo credit Jennifer Davick for MyRecipes.com]
Grilling Safety TipsIf you’re not sold on cooking a new dish on the grill, there’s nothing wrong with making a good ol’ steak. When grilling meats, it’s important to cook them at the correct internal temperate to kill any harmful germs. Follow the link to learn about the correct internal temperatures of your favorite meats: https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html
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Preserving A Taste of Summer
How do you stretch the taste of Summer into the Fall and Winter? Here’s a “How To” about freezing fresh fruits and vegetables so you can remind yourself of the flavor of Summer on those upcoming particularly chilly days. http://dish.allrecipes.com/how-to-freeze-fruits-and-vegetables/
Consider the following produce types to pick up on your next trip to the State Farmer’s Market:
Seasonal Fruits [August]: Cantaloupes, Honeydews, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Seedless Grapes, Watermelons
Seasonal Vegetables [August]: Butter beans, Chilies, Eggplant, Green Beans, Okra, Shallots, Squash (zucchini)
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If you already call The Greens home, let us know on Active Building what you’ve made from this site or even share your own personal favorites with your neighbors.
For all our Greens residents, don’t forget to check out our calendar on Active Building for the upcoming Food Trucks and other events in the future. For now, stay cool and soak up the remaining weeks of Summer.
(Cover photo credit: Jennifer Dufresne)