Beat the heat in this episode by exploring ways to stay cool while feeding yourself and your family during the hottest time of the year! From teenage summer jobs at an ice cream store to refreshing favorites like watermelon and jello salads, discover the best foods to enjoy when the temperature rises.

Plus, practical tips to minimize time in front of the stove, including no-heat cooking ideas, slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes, and smart meal prep strategies. Tune in for a refreshing blend of cool recipes and hot tips to make summer dining a breeze!

Explore more about keeping cool in the kitchen this summer with these links and resources mentioned in this episode.

• Ice cream scoop
• State Archives of North Carolina
• Tajín Seasoning
• Pistachio Ambrosia
• Cucumber Cannellini Bean Salad
• Freekeh
• Quick cooking farro
• Microwavable rice pouches
• Instant Pot
• Slow Cooker
• Air Fryer
• Rhubarb custard pie

See show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/30

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!