Discover our summer go-to products from some of our favorite brands.
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As we lean into a season of golden hours, barefoot gardening and the long, lazy afternoons that only summer can provide, we have gathered a few of our favorite things to help you make the most of it. Whether you are tending to the earth with nutrient-rich soils, firing up the grill for a neighborhood cookout or looking for new ways to elevate the season’s bounty, these products have become our summer go-tos. From the ground up, literally, we have found the essentials that make the transition to outdoor living feel seamless.
Read on to see why we love them!
We use Seka Hills olive oil so often in our own kitchens that we have started buying it by the box. The large-format packaging (which looks much like a boxed wine) is a game changer for summer cooking, as it keeps the oil protected from light and air while dispensing exactly the amount you need for a large batch of marinade or a simple garden salad. If you aren’t quite as heavy a user as we are, their beautiful glass bottles are a perfect countertop accessory or a thoughtful host gift. We also love that every purchase supports Native land preservation, which is a mission we are proud to stand behind.
There is rarely a time when we aren’t thinking about our gardens—from planning and planting to pruning and harvesting. Because we want to fully enjoy the fruits of that labor, we are that much more intentional about what we put into the ground to nurture them. True Organic fits the bill with their organic fertilizers and soils. With more than half of our Edible Communities team based in California, their citrus and avocado fertilizer is exactly what the season calls for.
You have seen StarWalker Organic Farms in our previous roundups, and they are back on our list for good reason. The more we get to know the ranchers and the team behind the brand, the more we appreciate their commitment to taste and quality. Our freezers are stocked with grass-finished beef we can feel good about feeding to our friends and family. Bring on the summer of grilling and gathering!
When you want to elevate your al fresco dining, reach for Epicurean Pantry’s black garlic ketchup, mustard, honey,, paste, cloves, or our favorite – garlic pearls aka the caviar of garlic. Black garlic starts as raw garlic that is specially fermented to bring out a sweet, savory and umami-rich flavor—a process that increases the level of antioxidants up to three times. Founder Lisa works with a single supplier from Greece to create blends that feel fancy but are easy to grab and dab for a quick flavor upgrade.
Big Tree Farms Coconut Aminos is about to become your kitchen MVP for the summer. It delivers a layered umami flavor that transforms your favorite grilled marinades and dipping sauces. Plus, it’s a perfect 1:1 substitute for soy sauce, making it a game changer for anyone cooking for friends and family with gluten or soy allergies. Beyond the bottle, Big Tree Farms works directly with regenerative partner farmers (over 19,000 of them!) in Bali, so every pour supports communities championing sustainable farming practices that give back to the earth.
We are always looking for easy ways to get the healthiest foods on the table, especially when there isn’t time to cook from scratch. These salmon burgers make it simple to get those essential omega-3s without the prep work. We love the clean ingredients and the fact that you can have a delicious meal ready in under 15 minutes, straight from the freezer.
