RECIPE AND FOOD STYLING: JEN BEDLOE. PHOTOGRAPH: DAVID LOFTUS. STYLING: DAVINA PERKINS
As summer hits its sweet spot, July emerges as the month of high days and holidays. Pleasures abound as temperatures soar and sun-dappled days spent outdoors stretch long into short nights. In the undiluted warmth from the sun, appetites turn to lighter food, and seasonal produce bursts with vitality. Whether home or away, vibrant ingredients piled simply on a plate, with a glass of something chilled in hand, make for the happiest moments.