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And beach entry fees may be waived after Labor Day. Families needn’t say goodbye to seaside adventures just because the calendar flips from August to September. There are plenty of warm days still in store. In fact, waiting until the crowds dissipate can make local beach towns and amenities more enjoyable. Camping out A movie under the stars followed by an evening of camping out in the backyard or a nearby campsite can be an ideal way to close out summer. Everyone can listen to those late-summer crickets singing their tunes while fireflies light up the sky. While sitting around a campfire or firepit, everyone can take turns sharing what they loved most about the summer and what they’re looking forward to doing in the weeks to come.
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to do a few math problems over the summer. Practice keeps skills fresh and any mathematical formulas prominent in their minds. All it takes is one or two problems per day to stay on top of math skills. Visit educational attractions Families can include museums, art exhibits, animal sanctuaries, libraries, science centers, and similar attractions in the list of places they visit over the summer. This way students can learn and be entertained simultaneously.
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Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
Makes 8
Pastry 350 g (21⁄2 to 3 cups) flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tablespoons icing sugar
200 g (1 cup) chilled unsalted butt er, cubed, plus extra for greasing
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cold water Filling Zest of 4 lemons 150 ml (2⁄3 cups) lemon juice
100 g (1⁄2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 200 g (1 cup) caster sugar
Mini Lemon Meringues Are Tasty Little Tarts
3 eggs
A lemon meringue pie is the perfect warm-weather treat. Full of tangy lemon, bright coloring, and loaded with flavor, lemon meringue pie is almost like having sunshine on a plate. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “Jane’s Patisserie Celebrate!” (Sourcebooks) by Jane Dunn. (Note: The original metric measurements have been converted to imperial measurements (in parentheses) as closely as possible for U.S. bakers. The final recipe results may differ when measuring ingredients according to these two systems.)
3 egg yolks Topping 185 g (3⁄4 cup) white granulated
sugar
65 ml (1⁄4 cup) water
95 g (3 large) egg whites
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks together then add to the pan. Heat the mixture for 7 to 8 minutes until thickened. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture to each
each meringue. Otherwise, place the meringues under the grill in the oven to brown slightly. Chill the lemon meringue pies for 1 hour. Remove them from the tins and enjoy.
Grease and dust flour over the insides of eight individual 10-cm For the topping, in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden (4-inch) loose-bottomed tart tins. spoon. When the mixture starts to boil, monitor the temperature In a large bowl, sift the flour and icing sugar and add the until it reaches 120 C (240 F), a firm ball stage, with a sugar butter, egg yolks and cold water. Rub the mixture together with thermometer. If any sugar splashes up the sides of the pan your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs, bring it together while boiling, brush the sides with a pastry brush and cold with your hands, and knead in the bowl until smooth. water to stop the mixture from crystallizing. Turn the pastry out onto a lightly floured work surface and roll Meanwhile, using a clean bowl and whisk, add the egg out until 3 mm (1⁄8 inch) thick. Cut out eight circles of pastry a little larger than the tart tins and press each pastry circle into the whites to the bowl and whisk until they start to form stiff peaks. When the sugar syrup has reached temperature, start to slowly bottom and sides of each tin, trimming the edges. Chill in the trickle it onto the egg whites at the edge of the bowl while fridge for 30 minutes. continuously whisking. Make sure you do this carefully so that Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 C (375 F). Cover each the egg whites stay smooth. pastry case with a circle of parchment paper and fill each one Once all the sugar syrup has been added, continue to whisk with baking beans/rice. Bake “blind” for 15 minutes. Remove the mixture fast and at high speed for 5 to 7 minutes until the the parchment paper and the beans from each tin and bake mixture is smooth and has cooled down. Transfer the mixture to for an extra 10 minutes until the pastry is cooked through and turning golden in color. Leave to cool in tins. For the filling, in a a piping bag and, with a piping nozzle of your choice fitted, pipe the eight individual lemon meringue pies. large pan, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and sugar, and heat, stirring until the mixture has dissolved and is smooth. If you have a cook’s blowtorch, carefully toast the edges of
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What Consumers Can Do To Support Local Farmers
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Read product labels to determine where foods are coming from. Non-seasonal foods are likely imported from far away, which has a detrimental impact on the environment and local economies. • Buy directly from local farms. Most consumers purchase their food from grocery stores near their homes, but it might be possible to purchase directly from local farmers. Farmers may utilize e-commerce tools to sell directly to residents and might even offer delivery services that are more convenient than driving to the nearest chain grocery store.
• Shop local. The shop-local movement can make a notable impact on local economies, and it affects more businesses than • Act as an advocate for brick-and-mortar stores local producers. Consumers on Main Street. Locally have considerable power, owned restaurants and and that power can be grocers often source their exercised in numerous food from local farmers, so ways. Supporting patronizing such businesses restaurants that source supports those who set up food from local farmers shop on Main Street as is one way consumers well as the farmers who can exercise their power. stock their shelves and But consumers can pantries. also advocate for local farmers by supporting • Purchase seasonal legislation and candidates foods. The organization that prioritize building Green America, which and supporting a offers advice on how strong local agricultural environmental sustainability sector. Consumers can produces stronger also advocate for local economies, notes that farmers by sharing their purchasing seasonal experiences via social foods is a great way to media, word-of-mouth support local farmers. recommendations, or Farmers grow seasonal writing positive reviews foods throughout the through aggregators like year to take advantage Google Reviews. of natural conditions. Consumers who alter their A thriving agricultural sector purchasing habits with benefits local economies, the seasons by buying and consumers can do much foods that are in season to support the farmers who are likely supporting local operate in their towns. agricultural producers. www.longislandmediagroup.com
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By Kerry Mastrobuoni very Journey begins with a single step, but it isn't always the destination that shapes us, It's the direction we choose each day.
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The End - Montauk. There’s a certain magic that begins the moment you cross into town. The air feels different. It’s as if the Atlantic has a way of reminding you to breathe a little deeper. Montauk has changed over the years. It’s no secret that influencers, luxury hotels, and social media have transformed this once-quiet fishing village into one of the East Coast’s trendiest
destinations. Prices have climbed right alongside its popularity, and yes, a weekend in peak summer can leave your wallet noticeably lighter. But here’s the secret seasoned Montauk lovers already know: you can still experience its charm without spending a fortune. Visit midweek, come after Labor Day when the crowds thin, or sneak away during the shoulder season. The beaches are just as breathtaking, the sunsets just as spectacular, and you'll often discover the Montauk that locals have loved for generations. Some of my favorite memories have been made over long dinners at Duryea’s, where the waterfront views somehow make time stand still. Cocktails at The Crow’s Nest have become a tradition, with its effortless coastal charm and twinkling lights that make every evening feel like summer should never end. And then there’s The Montauket, perched high above the water, where locals and visitors gather together to watch one of the most spectacular sunsets on Long Island. It truly never gets old. Beyond the well-known favorites lies the history that gives Montauk its soul. The iconic Montauk Point Lighthouse that has stood watch since 1796, guiding
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