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From the Garden to the Grill — How to Make the Most of Summer’s Best Produce

By Donna Moyer Jul 30, 2026

From the Garden to the Grill — How to Make the Most of Summer’s Best Produce

In midsummer, the farmers' market makes meal planning easy — buy what looks
extraordinary and figure out dinner from there. The grill is the relaxed gardener’s
best tool for all of it.

Read on to find out how to make the most of summer’s abundance,
from simple prep to the specific produce that shines over an open flame.

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How to Set the Scene for a Beautiful Summer Evening Outside — Atmosphere, Ambiance, and the Art of Actually Enjoying It

By Donna Moyer Jun 18, 2026

How to Set the Scene for a Beautiful Summer Evening Outside — Atmosphere, Ambiance, and the Art of Actually Enjoying It

There's a moment that happens at every good outdoor gathering. The sun drops,
someone lights the candles, and something shifts. People settle in. Nobody wants
to leave. That moment doesn't happen by accident.

Here's how to create it.

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