Eating

Why is this "ceviche" and not grandma's fruit salad? It's the lime juice, ginger, herbs and, maybe, a little fresh jalapeño. Totally refreshing. Sweet and tart. Fragrant and sharp. Herbaceous and juicy. Be cool.

For a summer day that's warm, not hot. For your corn and tomatoes when they, and you, want a little more than olive oil, salt and butter. Here's the dish that tastes exactly like summer. And feels like luxury in your mouth.

If you like corn and rustic bread, there's nothing better than a fresh, just-made corn tortilla. But try to find one if you don't live in Mexico. The Test: what does it take to make one at home? I tried it 3 Ways. From Labor-intensive to lazy. Click for the results.

The pizza's purple comes from Farmers Market-fresh and beautiful summer eggplant, sweet purple peppers and vibrant opal basil. A farm-to-pizza stone pie that proves once again that a pizza crust is the perfect platform for everything fresh and delicious.

Eye-popping green. Popeye Spinach Soup. Smooth. Light. Deeply flavorful. Refreshing whether you sip it hot, cold or anywhere in-between. $1.25 for a huge bowl with 100% of your daily Vitamin A, 50% of your Vitamin C and a near-zero Glycemic Load.

Start with a small slice. Because you'll have a second no matter the size of the first. Fair chance you'll embarrass yourself with a third. And you won't want to brush your teeth for at least 24 hours. So easy to make you should probably just buy extra now for the next one.

The air is hot. I'm cool. Because I just had a bowl of this deeply flavorful and totally refreshing chilled soup. It's light, but it's substantial. It packs a little heat, but it's cooling. Make a big batch and be cool for days.