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'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer It's summer, the time of year for outdoor barbecues and relaxing by the pool. We're going around the country in search of inventive summer recipes and seasonal twists on the old stand-bys.
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'Weekend Edition's' Taste Of Summer

We're searching for inventive summer recipes and seasonal twists on the old stand-bys.
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. Kimberly Adams hide caption

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Swimming And Snacking On Egypt's North Coast

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.

Swimming And Snacking On Egypt's North Coast

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Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End
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Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End

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.

Squash Savories To Soothe Summer's End

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

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.

Summer Wine: Look For Light, Bright And Affordable

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You Won't Throw Tomatoes At These Recipes

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You Won't Throw Tomatoes At These Recipes

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.

You Won't Throw Tomatoes At These Recipes

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Three Beers To Cheer Your Summer Suppers
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Three Beers To Cheer Your Summer Suppers

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.

Three Beers To Cheer Your Summer Suppers

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Since When Does Summer Taste Like Doughnuts?
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Since When Does Summer Taste Like Doughnuts?

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.

Since When Does Summer Taste Like Doughnuts?

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The Season Of Ice Cream: Tips From The Top

Host Scott Simon talks about the quintessential summer treat, ice cream, with Barb Zapzalka, owner of Pumphouse Creamery in Minneapolis, Minn. It ranks as one of the "Top 25 Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.," according to Food and Wine Magazine.

The Season Of Ice Cream: Tips From The Top

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

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

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.

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

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