The weather is finally starting to break. It isn’t quite cool, but it is getting cooler. It is that time of year when we can have a pleasant time eating outside. It is fun to have a proper meal outside on the patio without having to lug baskets and ice chests off to the park.

Think about what to anticipate — will you need candles or should you eat early enough to enjoy the fading light during dessert? Are mosquitoes still lingering in your yard in the evening? Just prepare for them with a bit of repellent. Use a tablecloth and cloth napkins, and you can have a lovely meal outdoors.

Let lemon chicken, a chilled soup and quinoa with raisins freshen up your summertime menus

Sometimes, I get into a rut and eat the same things over and over. Sometimes, it’s because I am busy and my brain jus

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