The Unofficial Start to Summer Starts Now

the Summer Soft Launch We’ve Been Waiting For: Summer Menu ideas, How-to Batch, Grilled Garnishes!

But first, some tunes…

Memorial Day weekend has officially arrived, and with it, the unofficial start to summer. You know what that means: breezy linens, a chilled drink in hand, and the kind of golden hour that seems to stretch on forever.

Here’s what we’re covering for the weekend ahead:

• Memorial Day Menu ideas, to use up what’s in season!

• How-to Batch, a quick guide to take your favorite single serve cocktails and turn them into a pitcher!

• Grilled garnishes, because those who grill have more fun & who says the grill is just for the meats?

Memorial Day Menu Items, based on produce:

• 🍓 Strawberries – At their peak from April through June, strawberries are bursting with sweetness just in time for Memorial Day

  

  • Cocktail: Spicy Strawberry Aperol Margarita

  • Appetizer: spicy strawberry salsa with whipped feta

  • Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake

• 🍒 Cherries – Late May to August marks cherry season, making them a fresh and juicy addition to early summer menus.

  

  • Cocktail: Frozen Cherry Daiquiri

  • Appetizer: Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

  • Dessert: Cherry Semifreddo with an Orange Cherry Compote

• 🍉 Watermelon – Watermelon season kicks off in May and hits full stride through summer — perfect for warm-weather sipping and snacking.