Readers clamored for sweet and savory ways to use summer squash this month, and these crispy fritters, decadent desserts, and cheesy casseroles stole the show, plus some grilled favorites for the not-squash fans.
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50 Simple Summer Pleasures
Stargazing, s’mores, and tomato sandwiches: It’s easy to have a spectacular summer in North Carolina. How many items can you check off our seasonal bucket list?
Sweet Nostalgia
When it comes to cooling off on a hot summer day, a treat from the freezer is hard to beat — and everyone has a favorite.
Garden Party: 4 Bright & Beautiful Salads
Combine the best of this month’s harvest with creamy dressings and rich vinaigrettes.
Summer Garden Salad
This crunchy salad is topped with fresh basil and a creamy goat cheese dressing.
Squash, Corn, & Tomato Salad
A medley of produce comes together in this salad, a colorful addition to summer cookout spreads.
An Our State Playlist: 10 Summer Cookout Songs
Get a summer soirée started with our curated Spotify playlist featuring songs by North Carolina musicians.
The Redbug Blues
Exploring the state from maritime forests to mountain trails, the Ramblin’ Man has encountered a rogues’ gallery of pests: mosquitoes, ticks, no-see-ums. None compare to his sworn enemy, the chigger.
Working for the Weekend
Labor Day stirs memories of first jobs and inspires end-of-summer celebrations.