On a hot summer day, do as the Romans do and enjoy a grattachecca. The grattachecca romana is a drink or cold treat made from shaved ice, fresh fruit, and syrup. It holds a mix of incredible simplicity and history reflecting its origin city of Rome.

There are so many ways to use canned tomatoes. If you go to the trouble of growing your own tomatoes during the warm months, it’s worth saving them to use throughout the cold season. You’ll enjoy “garden fresh” tomatoes all year long.