Sundays With Stephanie The Dog Days of Summer Recipes

10 top Summer Recipes to make now, 9 Makers of Minnesota Favorites, 3 Restaurant openings to watch, My favorite Olympic Moments

Why do people call it the “Dog Days of Summer?” Inquiring minds want to know.

Here is the answer:

The term “Dog Days” traditionally refers to sweltering and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere.

As I write this, I am sweating my A** Off as the Loring Park Art Festival. I can concur these are the Dog Days of Summer! But the good news is … Summer! We have had so much rain this Summer its lovely to have a weekend where activities aren’t canceled.

Here are a few of my favorite makers and their products from the festival: