In all the manic that is our world right now, the simple pleasures of life have become all the more valuable to me. Pleasures of warm days, patios, tall glasses of lime-spiked ice tea, and a recklessly indulgent snack that tastes of summer bring a sense of familiarity to an altogether unfamiliar existence.
Read moreBlack Cherry Broccoli Salad with Sweet Bacon Vinaigrette
![Classic broccoli salad gets a makeover with black cherries and a sweet bacon vinaigrette! The perfect summer side dish! [ www.pedanticfoodie.com ]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5150ff2ae4b07a397217c428/1531429671946-W810HWQOAA7DDQG38H4Z/Classic+broccoli+salad+gets+a+makeover+with+black+cherries+and+a+sweet+bacon+vinaigrette%21++The+perfect+summer+side+dish%21+%5B+www.pedanticfoodie.com+%5D)
I spent my weekend eating tacos, dreaming about eating tacos, and toting around the most fantastic pink flamingo pool float nine dollars can buy.
Obviously, it was very well spent. Also, obviously, I did not show a tremendous amount of attention to vegetables. Well, unless pico de gallo counts, which of course it totally does.
Read moreSeared Sirloin Steak Wraps with Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta, Pickled Peppers & Crispy Chickpeas
![These easy sirloin steak wraps are stuffed with pickled peppers and roasted garlic whipped feta. The perfect summer meal! [ www.pedanticfoodie.com ]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5150ff2ae4b07a397217c428/1531171412152-RTTD29QU3IJ50V9LK8FB/These+easy+sirloin+steak+wraps+are+stuffed+with+pickled+peppers+and+roasted+garlic+whipped+feta.++The+perfect+summer+meal%21+%5B+www.pedanticfoodie.com+%5D)
Let's make Tuesday night dinner together: summer style.
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