I Want To Know: What Is Your Favorite Summertime Food Or Drink?

Those of you who are regular readers know that I am just a little infatuated with summer.  This is my favorite time of year - the sun shines at its brightest, everything is lush and alive, apparel is gauzy and flowing, and backyard gatherings reign supreme. And the food and drinks - oh, the food and drinks!  Meals and snacks and beverages are extra fresh and especially delightful in the summertime.  So in honor of the very first month of summer and the delicious treats that come with it, I decided to ask Bubby and Bean's June medium and large sponsors to share their favorites with you guys.  These amazing shops and blogs inspire me on a daily basis, and each of the summertime treats that they chose have officially been added to my summer food and drink list. To find out more about the rad people behind Bubby and Bean's June sponsor team, just click on the links in each of their submissions below to visit their homes around the web.

1. ANDREA FROM GAIA CONCEPTIONS: SWEET ICE TEA
Sweet Ice Tea!  :)  As a southerner I love it year round but it's absolutely perfect on a hot summer day with a slice of orange and if your really feelin frisky a shot of rum.
VISIT ANDREA'S SHOP  //  BLOG  //  TWITTER  //  FACEBOOK 

2. BRANDI + KELLY FROM MUCHO MUCHO BUENO BUENO: TOPO, MINT JULEPS, FISH TACOS, AND SPICY FROZEN MARGARITAS
BRANDI: Food - fish tacos because its an excuse to have friends over for Taco Tuesdays!  Drink - My husband's Spicy Frozen Margaritas but only his because he doesn't put a bunch of sugar or extra syrup that most places use. Most margs hurt my stomach.
KELLY: I have a few.  Non alcoholic drink is Topo with orange, lemon and lime slices. Alcoholic drink is Mint Julep (It's a new favorite. A friend introduced me to it at Coppa in Houston. Amazing.)
VISIT BRANDI + KELLY'S BLOG  //  SHOP  //  TWITTER 1  //  TWITTER 2

3. MARIA FROM LITTLE TREE: BURGERS AND MOJITOS
Summer food is definitely a nice juicy burger because nothing says summer like a burger or a hot dog, and favorite drink is a Mojito because it's refreshing and delicious!
VISIT MARIA'S BLOG  //  FACEBOOK  //  TWITTER

4. MACK FROM SOULMAKES: FROZEN YOGURT
I love a cold, refreshing cup of frozen yogurt, topped with yummy fruits and granola! Such a perfect treat for a hot, humid summer day!
VISIT MacK'S BLOG  //  SHOP  //  FACEBOOK  //  TWITTER
(PSSST... DISCOUNT!  Take 15% off at SOULMAKES with code BUBBY)

5. THE TEAM AT BLOWFISH SHOES: WATERMELON
We'll have to say watermelon because it is the quintessential summer treat. Plus, it's so juicy that it really qualifies as both food and drink in our book.
VISIT BLOWFISH'S SHOP  //  BLOG  //  TWITTER  //  FACEBOOK 

6. JESS FROM JESS VARTANIAN: ICED HAZELNUT COFFEE
My favorite summer drink is iced hazelnut coffee, since I am a coffee addict.
VISIT JESS'S SHOP  //  BLOG  //  FACEBOOK  //  PINTEREST

7. SANDRA FROM NOTES FROM THE S LIFE: WATERMELON
My favorite summer food is watermelon, hands down. It's so fresh, juicy and sweet I know it's summertime when the fruit is available. You can make agua fresca, margaritas, and even put it in salads. So many possibilities!
VISIT SANDRA'S BLOG  // FACEBOOK // TWITTER

8. LAURA FROM ROOTS & FEATHERS: GUACAMOLE AND WHISKEY GINGERS
Guacamole and Whiskey Gingers!  They remind me of sunny afternoons with friends.
VISIT LAURA'S BLOG  //  SHOP  //  FACEBOOK  //  TWITTER

9. ALENA FROM DISCO BABUSHKA: WATERMELON AQUA FRESCA
Watermelon agua fresca with lime! Beats anything else in the sun!
VISIT ALENA'S BLOG  

10. PAIGE FROM OH NOSTALGIA: ANYTHING GRILLED
My favorite summer food is anything that can be made on the grill. We have long winters in Chicago, so I appreciate the grill whenever we get to bust it out!
VISIT PAIGE'S SHOP // BLOG // TWITTER // PINTEREST
(PSSST... DISCOUNT!  Take 15% off at OH NOSTALGIA with code BUBBYANDBEAN

11. KELLY RAE FROM FOXES IN THE GRAVEYARD: FIGS
My favorite summer food is figs.  They have a perfect texture and just the right amount of sweetness for the summer months.  They are also very aesthetically pleasing with their plump shape and very grandiose insides. 
VISIT KELLY RAE'S BLOG  //  TWITTER  //  PINTEREST


Not all of our medium and large sponsors were able to able to participate, but the others have lots of goodness to offer too!  Take a minute to click on their links below and see for yourself.

JO CLARK DESIGN  //  SINCERELY, KINSEY  
  SCATHINGLY BRILLIANT  //  CRUMPLED FANTASIES

LITTLE CHIEF HONEYBEE  //  EMERGING THOUGHTS

LOVE ALWAYS   //   EDIAPER CAKES  //  HABITUAL HOMEBODY  
 YOUR CHARMED LIFE  //   JACK & GINGER'S   //   YELLOW BIRD, YELLOW BEARD

 PIE IN THE SKY   //   LUCKY LITTLE BEANS   //   LEE LA LA  

Thanks again to everyone who took part today (and to all of the wonderful shops and blogs who chose to advertise this month!).  Sponsors are crucial to Bubby and Bean.  The funds raised by their ad spots are used to devote the necessary time and money to keep this blog going and make sure it's at its best for our readers. Sponsors support Bubby and Bean, so when our readers support our sponsors, everyone wins!


Oh, and my favorite summertime treats?  Fresh guacamole and homemade margaritas! (Runners-up: Lemon pie and lemonade.)

Your turn!  What is your favorite summer food or drink?  I want to know!