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Over the last four years, we've published countless recipes, food stories, product reviews and general food tips. The natural of a blog means that all that good content gets buried pretty quickly by the newer posts and so I thought it would be a good time to dig deep and do a little time traveling in order to bring you some of the best summertime recipes we've posted over the years.

1. Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins - I came up with this recipe last summer when I was inundated with zucchini. I've made it in bread form twice so far this year to excellent results.
2. Tired of iced tea and sodas this summer? Why not try some homemade mint water or some cucumber aqua fresca?
   
3. Back in the summer of 2006, Nicole wrote a great spotlight on heirloom tomatoes and included a variety of links to some delicious tomato recipes across the food blogosphere.
4. Looking for ways to use up some of the veggies come out of the garden? How about a blended summer veg soup?
5. Steamed corn is good, but grilled corn is great. Here's a how-to on the best way to cook your corn on the grill.
6. Thai-inspired melon salad is a great picnic dish, as it uses familiar ingredients but incorporates fresh flavor.
7. This time of year, dessert means fruit-based confections. Try Nicole's Black Cherry Buttermilk Ice Cream for a different kind of frozen treat.
8. Check out my favorite summer dessert, the fruit crisp. Last summer, I made a Blueberry-Nectarine one that turned heads and made me many news friends. Crisp has that power.