Does the idea of having a fantastic summer around your Fairview apartments excite you? The great thing about summer is that there are so many delicious foods in season. Not only are these foods refreshing, but they’re also extremely nourishing to your body.
Here’s a list of some vegetables in season this summer:
• Radishes
• Arugula
• Cucumber
• Beets
• Bell Peppers
• Carrots
• Zucchini
• Garlic
• Corn
• Rhubarb
And here’s a list of fruits in season this summer:
• Apricots
• Plums
• Cherries
• Blackberries
• Nectarines
• Strawberries
• Peaches
• Tomatoes
• Passion Fruit
• Melon
• Lemon
• Limes
A great idea would be to check out your local farmer’s market and stock up on some of these delicious, nutritional foods! If you need ideas on how to make the most out of these foods, check out AllRecipes.com. It’s a wonderful resource to get some inspiration on fabulous summer recipes you can treat you and your friends and family with.
Here’s a delicious recipe for a Beef and Blue Cheese Penne with Pesto:
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups), coarsely chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Add spinach, tomatoes, pesto, and walnuts; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve pasta mixture with beef; sprinkle with cheese.
So how will you get this summer started? Start on a mission to be as healthy as possible and supporting your local farmer’s market to help out Fairview. The great food will support your body as you get ready for any adventure summer is about to bring your way. To share your recipes, feel free to write suggestions in the comments.