Fresh, calming, and a joy to make slowly by hand. 📜 Introduction: Rooted, Present, and Honest There’s a quiet kind of beauty in meals that come together slowly — no heat, no hurry, just fresh ingredients and your hands doing the work. These Vietnamese summer rolls are exactly that kind of meal: light, nourishing, and…
A cool, tangy, herb-loaded chutney perfect for dipping, drizzling, or dolloping alongside homemade naan. If there’s one herb that tries to take over my garden every summer, it’s mint. And I’m not mad about it—because this mint yogurt chutney has become my favorite way to keep up. It’s cooling, tangy, creamy, and comes together in…
Cool, crisp, and packed with flavor—your garden’s freshest bounty wrapped up in rice paper. When the heat hits hard in our Southern garden, I start craving everything cool and crunchy. That’s exactly what inspired these Vietnamese-style summer rolls: a garden-fresh, no-cook meal that tastes as refreshing as it looks. I always have a patch of…
This is one of those summer soups that feels like a spa in a bowl—cool, creamy, and loaded with good-for-you ingredients. I came up with this recipe during a particularly hot June afternoon when the idea of turning on the stove felt like too much. I blended ripe avocado with chilled cucumbers, kefir, lemon, and…
I love a salad that can be eaten with your fingers—and these watermelon, feta, and cucumber skewers are just that. Inspired by the classic watermelon-feta combo, I added crunchy cucumber, mint, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a bite-sized version that’s both elegant and refreshing. These are perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or…
Soft, sweet, and oh-so-dainty—perfect for layering on a tiered tray at your garden tea party. Every tea party needs at least one finger sandwich, and this one has become my go-to. It’s light but satisfying, sweet but not dessert—and it makes the most of the season’s beautiful fruit. I love how it feels fancy without…
