Now’s the time to get THIS SECTION IS LOADED WITH IDEAS TO HELP YOU HAVE A TASTY AND RELAXING SUMMER SIDE W H AT ’ S I N
Spice it up with rubs Invigorate your triedand-true recipes with some fresh tastes.
Desserts simplified Local berries and light textures are on display from area experts.
Pizza in the backyard Area family uses their outdoor oven to bake pizza from scratch.
Contributors Food editor: Sue Kidd
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Features editor: Dusti Demarest Staff writers: Craig Sailor and Rosemary Ponnekanti
Staff photographer: Dean J. Koepfler Designer: Jessica Randklev
ou know the old adage in the Pacific Northwest: Summer really doesn’t start until July 4. Consider this your guide for getting your own summer ready to launch — you’ve got a week before Independence Day. We’ll have you ready for patio party season in no time. Need grill inspiration? We’ll take your grill on a global flavor tour with recipes from farflung places. Need new recipes for that barbecue you just got invited to? We asked readers to submit their favorite recipes for side dishes that can be assembled in minutes — and in advance — but carry the impression that you’ve spent hours slaving away in the kitchen. Need a new recipe for a rub or grill sauce? We’ve got your back. Try one of our rub recipes that has so much flavor, you won’t even miss the salt. For those of you — you know who you are — who like to celebrate with something delicious to sip, we’ll guide you through the basics of tiki patio drinks and cocktails made from fresh fruit liqueurs. Your backyard parties may never be the same. Lastly, prepare yourself for some serious armchair homegazing. Check out our profiles of South Sound residents with amazing backyard spaces great for chillin’.