Surprise: it’s July, and it’s hot outside. We got back from vacation on Monday, and the weather when we got home to DC was about the hottest, muggiest weather you can imagine. I’m sure it could technically be hotter and more humid, but I defy you to actually imagine what it feels like. DC and Baltimore broke heat records several days last week, with temperatures well over 100 degrees. Nathan and I have been breaking records of our own, but our records are things like “most ice cream purchased in a single shopping trip” and “most hours spent hanging out in basement.”
My perspective on food and cooking changes when it’s this hot out. My idea of an elaborate meal these days is a bowl of blueberries, or some cheese and crackers. Anything to avoid turning on the stove. Part of my heat-addled brain would like to post recipes for these brilliant creations I’ve made. But somehow I doubt you’ll be impressed.
Some other thoughts for no-cook, no-effort meals:
- Smoothies
- Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and bread
- Blueberry salad with goat cheese
- Cottage cheese with chopped fruit
- Hummus and pita bread
- Sandwiches
Has it been this hot where you are? What have you been eating?
3 Comments
I’m with Marissa, I love a cold soup and sandwich. Made a great squash and zucchini soup last week, and it’s hard to touch a real nice gazpacho in the summertime.
I am a big panzanella fan when it’s hot outside. Tomatoes, raw corn (must be super fresh!), croutons, herbs, good dressing, sometimes mozarella cubes… yum! I am also a sucker for succotash, and basically anything else that involves corn
When it’s that hot out, I’m all about cold soups. Last weekend, at the Lorton Farmer’s Market, I picked up a delicious thai cucumber gazpacho (made with coconut milk instead of tomatoes). But a good old fashioned Gazpacho is wonderful. I’ve also made watermelon soup.