A week of side dishes!

When we've done a few round ups on Instagram or chatted holiday menus, the focus on meals here has left some asking for good summer side dishes. While we can't exactly call these a meal, they are all excellent with whatever sort of grilled protein or main dish you have in mind. The asparagus could even be a brunch side, the corn salad would sit out well at a neighborhood potluck, and the sesame slaw is actually a great lunch and packable option, as it holds it's crunch for awhile. The potatoes are a family favorite and a requested side from friends. We have a Traeger that we mostly fire up for company, and these tots are the perfect side with anything on the smoker. There is no treat this week, to stick to the "side" theme, but there are all sorts of berry ideas in the archives to use the seasons bounty!

Our family is heading up the coast this next week for a stop in San Luis Obispo, the Redwoods/Guerneville area, then back down through Monterey and Big Sur before we come home. We're 'glamping' for the majority of it, and I'd love to tell you I have inspiring campy meals planned but I'd like this to feel like a vacation for me too soooo we're keeping it very simple. Alas, ironically, I do have a week of camping ideas coming at you next Friday so you can do a better job than me ;)

Have a good one and let me know if I can help with anything!