'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer

Swimming And Snacking On Egypt's North Coast()  

Freska are small, sweet treats — thin, crispy wafers sandwiching patties of sesame, peanuts or coconut, often held together by honey or sugar.

September 1, 2012 On summer weekends, Egyptians flee Cairo's sweltering heat and head to the Mediterranean coast. There, they lounge on the beach, and — thanks to hardworking vendors — they can snack on steamed clams and sweet treats without leaving the shade of their umbrellas.

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Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End()  

squash!

August 25, 2012 Summer is winding down, but summer squash is still going strong. Chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, Calif., shares some tasty end-of-summer recipes like Roasted Summer Squash Egg Tart and Vegetarian "Dirty" Rice.

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Summer Wine: Look For Light, Bright And Affordable()  

Summer wines

August 12, 2012 Before the summer slips away, we raise a glass to hot August nights — and their perfect wine pairings. Whether you're on the beach, on the go or at the grill, wine expert Leslie Sbrocco has recommendations for affordable reds and whites under $25.

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You Won't Throw Tomatoes At These Recipes()  

Chef Cassy Vires uses heirloom tomatoes like these in her tomato terrine.

July 28, 2012 Delicious in everything from terrine to sorbet, the versatile tomato is one of the signature tastes of summer. Chef Cassy Vires, of Home Wine Kitchen in Maplewood, Mo., shares some of her favorite summer tomato recipes.

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Three Beers To Cheer Your Summer Suppers()  

Beer!

July 14, 2012 As part of the occasional Weekend Edition series Taste of Summer, beer expert Graham Haverfield picks — and Scott Simon drinks — a few of summer's most refreshing brews. Haverfield also has advice on pairing his picks with tasty seasonal dinners.

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Since When Does Summer Taste Like Doughnuts?()  

A stack of doughnuts

July 8, 2012 Saltwater taffy makes sense in a beach town. Snow cones and popsicles also seem like great summer treats. So commentator Bonny Wolf is wondering why the mainstay of so many beach and summer resort towns is the doughnut shop.

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Clean Your Grill, And Other Hot Holiday Tips From Food Network's Alton Brown()  

Food science guy Alton Brown says the last thing you want to see is flames touching food on the grill.

May 26, 2012 If there's one grilling tip to remember this Memorial Day weekend, it should be this: Flame is bad. Whether you're barbecuing OR grilling, a meat-eater or a vegetarian, here's how to keep your flavor from going up in smoke.

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