Summer Weather Food

Because we don't have air-conditioning, sometimes when it's hot, I crave fruit, crisp veggies, and cold salads.  I'm not nearly this healthy during winter, when I crave warm brownies, casseroles, and creamy soups.

I had no idea how much I would like peeled tomatoes.  It doesn't make sense, but they're better without skin.    

I made pesto for the first time.

That jar of leaves, garlic, dried chilies and oil turned into this.

 Which turned into this.

 Which turned into this.

Throw in a chopped salad, uncork some white wine, and wait for this guy to come home from his ride.  You'll have a pretty perfect hot weather dinner, just like we did.