Summer Bucket List
Summer is a great time to make some of this the old-fashioned way, with a hand-crank machine and rock salt.
What is ice cream?
This red condiment is a staple at cookouts and pairs perfectly with fries and burgers.
What is a ketchup?
In the Northern Hemisphere, this day marks the official start of summer.
What is the summer solstice?
An ice-cream sandwich consists of ice cream between two slices of this
What are cookies or thin brownies?
You can make them at home by slicing brownies thinly or using flat cookies. Use mint ice cream for a special summer treat.
This major sporting event takes place every four years.
What are the summer Olympics?
Fun fact:
The last time the Olympic gold medal was made of solid gold was 1912.
This is the most popular month to travel.
What is July?
This flying creature’s name also describes a slab of meat sliced nearly in half and unfolded flat
What is butterfly?
Butterflying is a technique used to grill a thick cut of meat so the inside cooks and stays moist without burning the outside to a crisp.
This big yellow flower, which tracks the sun, is in full bloom in September.
What is a sunflower?
The flower can decontaminate the soil by soaking up uranium, lead, and arsenic.
This classic beverage is made with vanilla ice cream and orange soda and topped with a little whipped cream.
What is an ice cream float?
On this continent, many shops close for the month of August.
You might have heard people say, “Europe is closed in August.” It’s a very popular month for Europeans to vacation. But fear not, there is still plenty for tourists to see and do in Europe in August
If you can’t eat all the strawberries you picked or purchased, this is the time to do this.
Make strawberry jam
This is another term used for basting.
What is mopping?
Mop sauces are thin and applied repeatedly to keep the meat moist as it grills.
The lack of rain during summer and early September can bring about this condition.
What is drought?
It’s best to water plants deeply a few times a week rather than shallowly every day.
This product is a great alternative to ice cream.
What is frozen yogurt?
This popular fruit associated with South Carolina and Georgia is harvested in August.
What are peaches?
This is the term for a stay-at-home vacation.
What is a staycation?
This grilling method involves placing food directly over high heat for a short time.
What is searing?
This is the best time of day to water plants when it’s stifling outside
What is the morning?
Watering at midday, at the peak of the heat, is a waste of water because it evaporates rapidly.
This frosty drink, made with crushed ice and flavored syrup, is a carnival and fair favorite.
What is a snow cone?
This holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in August in Ontario
What is the Civic Holiday?
The early bird gets the worm at these outdoor “grocery stores.”
What is the farmers market?
If you’re a fan of meat grilled over charcoal, you know this W charcoal grill's brand name.
This holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September, is considered summer’s last hurrah. It unofficially ends summer and marks the start of school.
What is Labor Day?
This Italian frozen dessert is known for its intense flavor and smoother texture than ice cream.
What is gelato?
This zodiac sign rules most of August and is symbolized by a lion.
What is a Leo?
Anyone born between July 23rd and August 22nd is a Leo! Do we have any Leo's here?