Squeezing in Summer Meals

by simplylife on September 11, 2012

My husband and I know the days of eating dinner outside are quickly coming to a close.  We wanted to celebrate one of the last summer weekends (tear) with meeting friends for a home-cooked dinner outside.  Here’s what we contributed to the meal:

Red Wine Sangria

 Caprese Salad

Black Bean Burgers on Pretzel Rolls

What would you like on your burger?

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While these smoothies weren’t actually a part of our dinner outside, I can’t think of a much better way to celebrate the closing of summer that a fruit smoothie!  I was sent these smoothies courtesy of Whole Fruit.  I love their fruit bars, so when they contacted me to try their newest product, I was more than happy to say yes.

These do not disappoint.  They come in 3 flavors: Strawberry Banana, Pineapple Mango and Mixed Berry.  They are ready to eat in small cups, that are 100 calories each.  I have been really enjoying each flavor, but my favorite is Mixed Berry.  These are flavorful, refreshing and the perfect snack to enjoy on a sunny afternoon!

~What meal do you want to fit in before summer’s over?

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  • Amy B @ Second City Randomness

    I would like to grill one last time. We’re trying to schedule it in, but it seems it may turn into a “fall grilling out” due to the fact it won’t technically still be summer by the time we’re free to do it. Sad…

  • Meghan

    I would love to grill one last time followed by that amazing looking Caprese Salad.

  • yummychunklet

    I’m doing the same thing! I’m not ready for the fall gourds yet!

  • Baking Serendipity

    I need to grill more! I don’t think I had my fair share of burgers or grilled pizza this summer. I can’t believe it’s slipping away so fast!

  • http://whatisbakinginthebarbershop.blogspot.com/ Colleen

    I’m with the rest here…grill one more time! :)

  • Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)

    Before summer is over I still want to roast a hot dog over the fire … I haven’t even made a fire yet this year in the pit in my backyard :-(

  • Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    Delicious spread of party foods with friends. I’d miss sangria during fall, for sure. And also caprese salad. Heck, I’d miss everything summer :(

  • s.e.lienard

    Looks like a delicious meal! Lovely and summery too :)

  • joanne (eats well with others)

    What a fun almost-end-of-season dinner! You’ve got me craving veggie burgers on pretzel rolls.

  • http://www.culinarycolleen.com/ Colleen

    I’ve already started cooking fall foods, but am enjoying eating them outside while I still can!

  • Brittany

    Oh..my..gosh. This meal looks so unreal. The burger and buns..the salad..the sangria!! YUM!!! What a perfect meal on one of the last outdoor days!

  • Karen (Back Road Journal)

    It is hard to see summer end…but your meal looks like it was a fun way to celebrate the last of the summer outdoor meals.

  • http://www.rpsmiles.com/ Del Mar Dentist

    Everything looks so delicious, especially the smoothie. I would definitely want to have some of it in my fridge.

  • teri@managedmacros

    Look at you and all that goodness!!!Fresh and fun…a great way to ring out summer. My summer food goal was to make gazpacho and I did! Turned out fabulous!!

    • http://www.simplylifeblog.com/ Simply Life

      Oh that’s a great summer goal! I love gazpacho!

  • Mom

    Your contribution to the meal looks fantastic. Who wouldn’t want you pulling up with your hands full of such delights and well thought out foods…NICE JOB!
    Before summer ends, it’s not so much what I want to eat outside as much as what I want to accomplish. I’m 75% done fixing my beloved swing; I’d love to check that off so I can still sit outside and relax on it….mmmm. I’d also love to find a barbeque grill at an 80% off discount…Oh, the biggest thing…cleaning out the garage so I don’t have to walk sideways before the snow starts falling!!!

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