Hello Memorial Day Weekend! I am looking forward to a three day staycation of relaxing, swimming, running, yoga, and catching up on the blog (including Monday’s comments). Thank you to all of those who have served our country.
Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is Favorite Summer Produce. I thought it would be fun to share my Five Favorite Summer Fruits and Recipes (to try).
1. Watermelon
My favorite summer fruit! I love eating a cold bowl of watermelon after a hot run outside. In addition to watermelon, I love my salsa…specifically pico de gallo (tomatoes + cilantro = heaven). I would love to try this Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo recipe by Damn Delicious.
Image: Damn Delicious
2. Blueberries
Muffins, salads, smoothies, yogurt….options are plentiful! This summer I am definitely going to make this Summer Corn and Blueberry Salad….minus the cucumber…not a fan of the cucumber/pickle fam.
Image: Food.com
Bonus: I also like freezing my blueberries so I can enjoy them later in the year.
3. Peaches
“Movin to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches” …..remember that song by the Presidents of the United States of America? As you all know, I have a sweet tooth. I would to try a (Healthier) Brown Sugar Baked Peaches recipe by the Kitchen is my Playground.
Image: Kitchen is my Playground
4. Strawberries
Just like blueberries…strawberries are another one of those fruits that are great with everything! This Balsamic Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini by Cooking for Keeps looks amazingggg.
Image: Cooking for Keeps
5. Honeydew
Honeydew seems to be the stepsister to the popular Watermelon and Cantaloupe (I prefer honeydew over cantaloupe). A couple of summers ago I purchased some popsicle molds…but have yet to use them! I think for my first popsicle making attempt, I would like to try this Honeydew Mint Ice Pop recipe by Hungry Girl Por Vida.
Image: Hungry Girl Por Vida
What’s your favorite summer fruit?
Watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew…which do you prefer?
Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness
May 22, 2015Oh YES! I want to try all these recipes. Especially the honeydew pops and the watermelon Pico. We talked about watermelon salsa today on the blog. I wonder if that’s basically the same thing?
Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015I love honeydew! Oooh can’t wait to read your blog post.
MCM Mama Runs
May 22, 2015I’m a cantaloupe girl. I like honeydew if it’s *perfect*, but that seldom happens. Watermelon I can take or leave.
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015True…it is difficult to find the perfect honeydew – they tend to be super hard or super mushy! Great meeting you this weekend.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
May 22, 2015Ahhh! Fresh peaches, strawberries, pineapple, blueberries! So yummy! And out of the three you listed I prefer cantaloupe although it’s not one of my favorites.
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015Yes, so happy for summer produce!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
May 22, 2015LOVE all of these! I pretty much love 99% of all fruits and veggies, so I’m in heaven in summer. Enjoy your weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015I bet! So many more fruit and veggie options for the summer.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
May 22, 2015Strawberries are my favorite, especially in the summer. But that watermelon pico recipe looks delicious!
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015My friend went to the strawberry patch weekend – the fruit looked so good!
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
May 22, 2015Jenny, this watermelon salsa stuff looks like the JAM! Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! As soon as the “new” (from this season and really fresh) blueberries showed up at the grocery store (and on sale!), I bought a couple of pints and put them in the freezer; so great to have them later on! Hope you have a fantastic LONG weekend, Jenny!
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015So nice to have the plump blueberries back on the shelves! More smoothies and muffins in my future.
John @ run. geek. run(disney)
May 22, 2015Ok, those are some delicious looking pictures. Now I’m hungry.
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015Haha me too (always).
brittney @ corral b
May 22, 2015i LOVE blackberries. i have literally just been eating little containers full for breakfast lately. but i’m also clinging to mangoes as long as i can; my ultimate favorite fruit.
Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015Oooh I forgot about blackberries. Mangoes are so yummy, but I can never pick out good ones.
Christy
May 23, 2015Have you tried watermelon juice? It’s so tasty! I just had some while visiting China. Delish.
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015I never had watermelon juice- that sounds great. I’ll have to try putting some in the blender/straining it one day.
Mar @ Mar on the Run
May 23, 2015summer corn and blueberry salad?! ohh man – that is something I think I need in my life.
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015Mmmhmm I wish there was a better pic posted..but still looks good.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
May 23, 2015summer is the best. love all this!
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015I agree! Best fruit/veggie season. Oooh and completely forgot about the avocados.
Sherry
May 24, 2015Those all look like good recipes to try! Love watermelon!
Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015Thanks Sherry! Can’t wait to make it.
Sharon
May 25, 2015Love all of those fruits but I’d say my favorites for the summer are watermelon and strawberries! Thanks for including recipes! The Watermelon Mango Pico de Gallo sounds great! Will have to try!! 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
May 25, 2015Hope you like it! Will share pics once I make it
Coco
May 25, 2015These are all great. I do love watermelon, but a perfect peach is hard to beat (and hard to find!).
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Run Jenny Run
May 29, 2015I agree! Perfect peaches are hard to find (the best ones I’ve had were from farmers market..but also difficult to find).
Sun
May 27, 2015All of those recipes look fantastic! I never thought to use watermelon in salsa but it sounds amazing. I love anything with cilantro 🙂
Out of the three fruits, I think I like cantaloupe the best but all are delicious and refreshing during the summer months!
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Run Jenny Run
May 29, 2015Same! I hope it doesn’t become too watery…but I am sure it will still be good.