FOOD
THE BIG CHILL
onion in a garlicky tomato puree, best garnished with verdant parsley or cilantro, drizzled olive oil and cracked black pepper. The longer a gazpacho chills, the more the flavors meld together into a rich mix of heirloom tomatoes so fresh you can smell the vine and the sweet pungent punch of white wine vinegar.
CUCUMBER GRANITA
BY MAR S EA TR UAN
GAME
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Are you a true horticultural expert? Find out!
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5 WARM-WEATHER FOODS TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT
cucumber slices
1. A knowledgeable friend tells you that a
are refreshing in and
problem with your plants is “systemic.” What
of themselves on a hot
does he or she mean?
summer’s day, but their high
a) The hydroponic system you are using
B Y LY Z P F I S T E R
especially well, as when they’re grated and
water content also means they freeze sugared in a cool cucumber granita with lemon, mint and simple syrup. A savory
As temperatures begin to climb and
granita with salt, lime and onion is the
clothes start coming off, cravings for
perfect garnish for a bowl of gazpacho,
comfort food turn into thoughts of cool,
herbed grilled shrimp or raw oysters.
is making your plants sick, and should either be cleaned or replaced. b) The issue is found throughout your entire plant body, rather than confined to one area. c) Your nutrient system is causing issues, either from pH fluctuations or nutrient burn.
sticky watermelon, ice-cold lager and smoky grill. No stoves, no mess, no
WATERMELON & FETA SALAD
2. What is humus?
indoor-eating—these are warm-weather
Watermelon, the
a) A dark mixture made of dead and
foods to keep you refreshed and well fed,
quintessential barbecue
poolside-style.
food, marries creamy
maybe a burger or two flipped on a hot,
decaying material that provides nutrients to plants and assists in holding water.
and tart feta cheese in this
b) A delicious Middle Eastern spread.
CEVICHE
salad of summertime proportions. Peppery
c) An organic liquid fertilizer being pulled
Chilled raw fish
arugula and shaved red onions lend bite,
from shelves because it is unsafe for
with a splash of
while a balmy blend of balsamic and
plants.
lime and spicy chili
honey dressing with pert lime brings out
revs up your vital energy—and some other
the melon’s natural sweetness.
3. Another grower tells you that your plants are suffering from chlorosis. What is this and
vital body parts as well, according to the fish, while chopped tomatoes, green
SUMMER COCKTAILS
chilies, cilantro and olives add depth and
Is there really one summer
heft. A bit of orange juice for a citrusy
cocktail that’s more refreshing
b) A type of poisoning caused by using
burst of sugar and chunks of diced
than another? Contenders for
pesticides too close to the flowering
avocado for texture create the perfect
best warm-weather beverage
cycle, which renders your plants’
cold hors d’oeuvre for a hot day.
include minty mojitos with fresh
flowers or fruits harmful to consume.
South American lore. Lime juice “cooks”
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what are the symptoms? a) A sickness caused by too much chlorine in your water.
muddled sugar and lime; the light interplay
c) A deficiency in chlorophyll production,
GAZPACHO
of sour citrus, carbonation and dry juniper
usually due to a nutrient deficiency or
The ultimate in chilled
of a gin fizz; classic mint juleps; or a giant
pH imbalance.
soups, gazpacho is
pitcher of lemon drops on the rocks. Then
a revivifying blend of
again, nothing says summer more than the
cucumber, pepper and
just-popped taste of an ice-cold beer.
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