There’s so much to love about summer. The beach, the pool, barbecues, and just hanging out with family and friends. But I would guess that one of the very best things about summer is the food. Seasonal fruit and veggies, fried clams, ice cream, and more. So many things to choose from. Well if you’re looking to try lots of different foods, one of the best ways to do that is by attending a Boston Summer Food Festival.
Seasonal foods
Each season has their special seasonal foods. In the Fall there’s: anything apple or pumpkin, sweet potatoes, squashes, and cranberries. Winter favorites include: hot cocoa, soups and stews, roasted vegetables, and anything in a crockpot. And when it comes to summer, there are definitely some specific favorites you have to have before the season ends.
Summer foods
According to Thrillist, here are their Greatest Foods Of Summer, Ranked.
#9 – Assorted melons – Not my personal favorites, but if you get a perfectly ripened cantaloupe or honeydew, I will devour it. The problem is, I can never get one that’s perfectly ripened.
#8 – Corn on the cob – Personally, that would be a lot higher on the list. It’s delicious slathered with butter and salt, or just plain as it is. Perfection!
#7 – Clam bakes – This New England tradition combines clams, lobsters, fish, chickens, corn on the cob, whole onions, and potatoes. They’re placed on top of stones and the food is covered with a thick layer of seaweed. Delicious!
#6 – Anything with tomatoes – My mother grows tomatoes every year and I have to say that it’s one of the things I look most forward to in the summer. There are times when we eat tomato sandwiches. Sounds weird, but they’re delicious.
#5 – S’mores – Sitting around a campfire eating s’mores makes the bugs worth it.
#4 – Lobster rolls – Whether you get the hot buttered roll or a cold mayo-based one, lobster rolls are a summer classic.
#3 – Hot dogs – Delicious fresh off the grill!
#2 – Italian Ice – One of the best ways to cool off
#1 – Watermelon – Get a perfectly ripened one and life is so good.
Boston Summer Food Festivals
If you want to try some delicious food this summer, look no further than one of the several Boston summer food festivals.
September 10th - Boston Seafood Festival
It’s in September, but technically it’s still summer. Check out the Boston Seafood Festival for music, competitions, chef demonstrations, and of course, delicious seafood!
