Mother Nature shines every season, but in summer, she really shows off. In the States, June kicks off a bounty of beautiful fruits and veggies. Farmer’s markets begin to burst with stone fruits, berries and melons, fresh-from-the garden cucumbers, zucchini and tomatoes. It’s a paradise for food lovers and a playground for both chefs and home cooks.
When there’s so much amazing food in season, you don’t have to slave away in the kitchen to make an amazing meal. Grill some steaks and ears of corn and serve them with a simple salad of ripe tomatoes and mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. It can all come together in a snap, leaving you more time to relax with friends and family.
June is also when we celebrate Father’s Day in the States. Australia doesn’t applaud dads until September. Now that I’m a dad, I guess I’ll get double the love each year! It almost seems fitting to toast my dad and stepdad with the Americans. They are both fantastic gardeners and love growing their own veggies. I’ll have to throw a garden party in their honor!
At the end of the month, I’ll get a taste of Aussie winter when I fly to Sydney for the Good Food & Wine Show, June 28-30. I can’t wait to demonstrate some more dishes from my new cookbook What’s for Dinner? at the Celebrity Theatre and to taste all of the amazing food that will be there. Hope to see all you Aussies there!
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