We count Memorial Day weekend as the official start of summer (forget that solstice thing), so in our minds, the dog days are nipping at our heels! Or vice versa? To kick off those good summer vibes, we’re throwing a sale over in our Shop. We’re talking 20% off. You might want to check it out…
In the spirit of looking ahead, we’re planning for the glorious summer bounty that’s to come in the next 14 weeks (and rounded up some Shop favorites to help you show off the season’s best). Save the date for strawberries, corn, tomatoes—coming to a farmer’s market near you.
Consider this your summer spoiler alert.
May 22: Rhubarb
Rye & Rhubarb Anytime Cake by Sarah Jampel
A nonstick pan guaranteed to slip that cake out perfectly intact, and a sunny stand to display the masterful results.
Nordic Ware Round Cake Pans (Set of 2)
Food52 x Mosser Chelsea Glass Cake Stand
May 29: Asparagus
Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Eggs Mimosa by Sara Jenkins
Your asparagus will stay snappy with clever fridge storage bags and you’ll scoop with snazz when scooping your hard-boileds out of the pot.
June 5: Radishes
Cucumber and Radish Salad with Harissa Yogurt by Poppy’s Catering
Pile crunchy salads into single-serving bowls wearing pastels for summer and match with vintage flatware that’s always in season.
Porcelain Gelato Bowls (Set of 4)
Vintage Silver-Plated Eclectic Flatware (Sets of 4)
June 12: Strawberries
Pickled Strawberry Jam by Christina Tosi
Jam like a pro in a roomy extra heat-conductive pan, then preserve the best of summer in classic Weck jars.
Kilner Stainless Steel Jam Pan
June 19: Swiss chard
Chard Salad with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Parmesan by Merrill Stubbs
Plan a bread baking project for a long weekend and use a chunk for homemade crumbs! And these bowls’ shred-in-bowl action saves you from one more dirty dish.
Emile Henry Ceramic Bread Cloche
Margrethe Nested Mixing Bowls & Specialty Lids
June 26: Peas
Salmon Fillet with Snap Peas & Lemony Crème Fraîche Dressing by Sara Jenkins
A company-worthy summertime meal demands a pretty, handmade platter and vintage-classic serving utensils.
Food52 Serving Platter, by Jono Pandolfi
Vintage Serving Forks (Set of 2)
July 3: String Beans
This wok gets screaming hot for a nice scorch on those string beans—serve them in a deep, woodsy bowl (that will come in handy for every summer salad).
July 10: Cucumbers
Hothouse Cooler by Kendra Vaculin
Simple glassware for simple summer coolers, plus a juicer ’cause you’ll get hooked on having the fresh stuff around for cocktails.
Simple Glass Tumblers (Set of 6)
July 17: Peppers
Peperonata (Red Pepper Stew) by Emiko
For this stew, there’s a fair bit of slicing and stirring ahead, but it’s made all the easier with handsome Italian knives and a gang of wooden spoons.
Baker’s Dozen Wooden Spoons (Sets of 13)
Berti Black-Handled Italian Kitchen Knives
July 24: Summer squash
Thai Summer Squash Curry by Alexandra Dawson
Never skimp on the fresh pepper, and never skimp on everyday bowls.
Peugeot Paris Chef USelect Stainless Steel Pepper & Salt …
Grey Swirl Glass Shallow Bowls (Set of 4)
July 31: Corn
Summer Weekend Pasta by Amanda Hesser
Make your own pasta with the kids. Serve it up in a gorgeous handmade bowl to impress the adults.
August 7: Tomatoes
Sue Lyon’s Tomato Pie by Sara Jenkins
A go-to pie plate and a pie server that says “I heart tomatoes”.
British Porcelain 11″ Pie Plate
August 14: Blueberries
Pavlova with Boozy Blueberry Sauce by Deborah Davis
Make quick work of those egg whites with a handmade separator and ridged baking sheets guarantee no stuck pavlova.
Nordic Ware Prism Aluminum Baking Sheets
August 21: Blackberries
No-Cook Blackberry-Lemon Ice Cream by Posie Harwood
More ice cream inspiration from our cookbook, and the only scoop worthy of summer’s golden child.
Signed Copy: Food52 Ice Cream & Friends
August 28: Peaches
Grilled Peach, Halloumi, and Mint “Caprese” by MariaR
Start with a never-fail charcoal chimney, add grilling grids that ensure not a peach will be sacrificed to hot coals, and end with a summer salad that whistles.
Stainless Steel Charcoal Chimney Starter
September 4: Grapes (Say hi to fall!)
Concord Grape and Lemon Soda by Merrill Stubbs
Here’s to the best summer ever!
Shibori-Dyed Cocktail Napkins (Set of 4)
What summer fruit or vegetable are you most looking forward to welcoming back into your kitchen? And what’s the first thing you do with it?
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