Today's really hot in Seattle. What are the coolest, most refreshing things I can bring to a BBQ?

Ooo, go with the root beer floats!!

Hard lemonade.

I love your ideas…how about a thoroughly chilled potato salad?

Tobasco Sauce. its hotter than the temperature. hit 99 today in Nashville.

A bean or corn salad or a mango & tomato & red onion salsa… great on grilled things, and nice on a hot day.

Guacamole or mint julips or gin and tonics.

Strawberry cooler: Strawberries, lemon juice, water, sugar, Ginger Ale. Mix together and service in a tall glass filled with ice.

One package cooked pasta, one cup tomato salsa, mix well, top with fresh shredded mozzarella and sliced olives. Serve with herbed crackers and hummus or spinach dip.

Serve with Mix one cup tuna fish, two grated carrots, one half chopped onion, one clove minced garlic, three tablespoons minced parsley and basil, juice of two lemons

I realize it is late, but for me watermelon on a day like this (or tomorrow) is amazingly refreshing. Also, tossed with fresh basil—you will be amazed and delighted.

watermelon

pineapple…..

fruit and caramel dip