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08/24/2026

Before anyone starts talking about fall…there are still plenty of tomatoes to eat, ice cream sandwiches to make, and dinners to enjoy outside. This week’s Tasting Notes is for making the most of these last long days of summer.

Ice cream sandwich: Espresso sea salt chocolate cookies layered with roasted cherry ice cream, by .

Oyster handbag: A pearl-covered oyster bag that feels made for a seaside dinner, via .

Full moon dinner: Dinner by the sea on the Dorset coast. Via .

Corn chandelier: A chandelier made from one of late summer’s best ingredients, created by for .

Embroidered summer: A beach day embroidered from reclaimed fabric, old thread, and other found materials by .

Sun fruit: The perfect shade of tomato red, gathered by .place.

Summer sandwich: A playful paper collage sandwich created by artist .

Shell spoons: A collection of shell-shaped spoons, hand-carved from walnut and bog oak by .

Prosciutto & melon: A summer classic for good reason via .

Blissful Kitchen: A butter-yellow kitchen made even warmer by the late-afternoon light. Via , photographed by Billal Taright.

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08/24/2026

A split vanilla bean adds another layer of sweetness (and beautiful little seeds), and just a bit of orange flower water perfumes the cookies just slightly. If you are not a fan of (or can’t find) the orange flower water, a bit of cinnamon or cardamom is great in the syrup, too.

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08/23/2026

A simple beignet stack—bite-sized pieces, each coated in a thick layer of powdered sugar. It’s not officially a croquembouche, but close enough. And since it’s made with beignets, we’re calling it a “beignet-bouche.”

A snack that will steal the (game day) show.

08/23/2026

Soufflé has a reputation for being difficult, but Noah is finally giving it a try. The classic French dessert gets its signature lift from whipped egg whites. Turns out, it’s less intimidating than expected. Click the link for our tips and favorite soufflé recipes!

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08/23/2026

These tacos combine pan-seared mahi mahi, sweet mango and cilantro salsa, soft avocado slices, crunchy red onion and radicchio, and a drizzle of spicy-tangy mayo. We love the mixture of color, texture, and flavors here, especially on a warm summer evening.

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08/22/2026

Use cream cheese to give a tangy richness to these 18 recipes—both sweet and savory.

The secret behind the sweet, savory spread.

08/22/2026

Matamoros-style tacos by Matt Broussard, with seared steak tucked into warm tortillas layered with avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, and caramelized onions.

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08/22/2026

Plums are at their best right now, and this cake is a very good way to use them. Juicy, ripe plums bake into a tender, buttery cake that’s just right for late summer.

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08/21/2026

It’s been a busy summer at Food52, both in and out of the kitchen. We’ve shared plenty of new recipes, visited so many places, and now, we’re excited to share some news from behind the scenes: We have a new Editor-in-Chief.

Plus, her top three summer snack picks.

08/21/2026

If a recipe calls for Oaxacan cheese and you can’t find it at the store, here’s a simple at-home swap. Oaxacan cheese is a mild Mexican cheese with a stretchy, stringy texture similar to mozzarella. Click the link to learn more!

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