Food Day: Summertime, and the livin' is easy edition

Happy food day folks. Here's what's going on in the world of food today:

Vampires beware: The New York Times waxes poetic about the virtues of garlic.

We're gonna need a bigger fridge: The WaPo shows us why buying meat in bulk can be a challenge.

Summertime Eats: Yeah, it's too hot to go outside, but it looks like everyone is embracing this whole summer concept. Here's what Arizona Central has to say about some cool drinks, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has to say about outdoor grilling, and the Dallas Morning News has to say about Watermelon season.

Out of the darkness and on to your plate: African cuisine is all the rage right now, in large part thanks to our own Morou Ouattara. Read all about it in the Detroit Free Press.

Tea Time: It's Iced Tea month according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; here's how to get make the most of it.