Let's Discuss Seasons and Menus

@Juliaacv (55577)
Canada
April 15, 2026 5:06pm CST
The weather has switched to spring. I love the transitionary seasons, time to shed the layers of clothing, spend more time outside, and change what we eat. Our weather this past couple of weeks has been very nice. We've changed what we eat and are shifting to a warmer weather menu. At least once a week, we are now having wraps with deli cold meats freshly sliced cheeses and fresh vegetables. The side dishes are changing also. Today I quickly whipped up a creamy macaroni salad. My husband loved it, and ate almost the entire batch-I don't like pasta salads, and had a garden salad instead. Have you changed your eating habits with the arrival of the new season, or will you? ~Photo is mine
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Amber
@AmbiePam (117611)
• United States
16 Apr
I’m definitely drinking more water, and I thought I already drank a lot of water. It’s been so hot here for so long already though that I have been eying the salads for awhile. I had a lovely chicken salad the other day, and it really hit the proverbial spot.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (117611)
• United States
16 Apr
@Juliaacv Oh, it’s so exciting!
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
@AmbiePam Last night I tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep as I was stressing about the actual flight. My husband, and son and family leave very early Saturday morning. They will arrive hours before check in time. Our son has contacted the hotel complex and they can drop off their luggage, and then they will go to a butterfly conservatory, which takes about the same amount of time to go through as they need to wait until check in time. On the next day they will meet up with me after I settle in, and on Monday is whale watching. The babies are so excited, they facetime with me on my lunch break from work every day and hold up how many fingers until their airplane ride.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
You have had heat longer than we have. I dislike the heat, and it tanks my appetite. We both have deli meats and cheeses that we need to eat for our lunches today and tomorrow so that they do not spoil while we are away. I can't believe that the trip is just 2 days away.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (90088)
• United States
16 Apr
Yes, I absolutely switch from all those heavy winter meals of soups, stews, chili etc. I actually fired up the barbecue grill recently to do some chicken and had it with garden salad. We'll be eating more of that type of meal as the weather continues to get warmer.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
Last night we had a nice welcome to spring meal-hey, I should have titled my post today's good mood is brought to you by a spring meal. Can you believe that I leave in just 2 more days for my trip? It felt so far off last December when I first received the trip. The babies are so excited, today they asked Grandpa what will happen to their friends (from playgroup) won't they be sad and miss them when they are not there next week? They are started to grasp time frames now.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
@Marilynda1225 I like it, I want to start a post that way and now that I have your blessing I will surprise you and everyone with one. Who knows, maybe the positivity and fun will catch on!
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (90088)
• United States
16 Apr
@Juliaacv we should start our posts by today's good mood themes. It would be fun to see what everyone comes up with. Gosh 2 days before you're off. Its cute that the twins are grasping time frames now and so curious with their questions.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (187954)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Apr
Yes, indeed. We went from chili and heavy meals to cottage cheese, avocados and fruit. We are eating a little heavy these last few days because of the rain and chillies days. Right now we are having a raging thunderstorm. It is wonderful.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (187954)
• Boise, Idaho
9h
@Juliaacv .........Here as well.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
No more heavy meals here for a while, even roasts will be cooked differently.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (116803)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr
Not many of the things I like are available yet, cantaloup and watermellon are 2 I can't wait to see available.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (116803)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr
Now I'm hungry for chili I mostly cook soups or spaghetti year round, it's just me here so there's no one else to worry about.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
I have to confess that I do not like cantaloupe, watermelon I like if it is in a fruit salad. Fresh fruits and vegetables will not be in season here for quite some time. I am happy to be finished with the heavy stews and meals of chili.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
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rakski
@rakski (151898)
• Philippines
16 Apr
a bit yes, since it is summer here, we have more fruits and ice cold desserts and drinks
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
Ours will be a more gradual swing since the temperatures are not hot for a couple more months.
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rakski
@rakski (151898)
• Philippines
17 Apr
@Juliaacv that is nice to have a gradual shift in temperature
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (377756)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Apr
I don't see a huge difference with menus according to the season. We're also so comfortable inside whatever the weather that the food doesn't change much. We do have more salads and fresh fruits in our summers though.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
@JudyEv I do love our seasons, and the foods that go along with each of them. It always feels refreshing to change seasons.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
Our winters are so cold, and this past one was that and long. We have been eating chili and lasagna and stews and soups for a number of months now.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (377756)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Apr
@Juliaacv We don't have the freezing cold winters that you do although we do tend to have more stews and soups in the winter.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (206136)
• United States
15 Apr
Well we haven't had too much very warm weather until this week, but yeah I kind of do a summer rotation. I make a lot of salads in the summer..smoothies etc.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
15 Apr
I try to cook less hot meals and more cold plates, devilled eggs and things like that. I am rolling these foods into our rotation as the weather warms.
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Toni
@toniganzon (76257)
• Philippines
15 Apr
The summer season is extremely hot here and we do eat food that cools us down.
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Toni
@toniganzon (76257)
• Philippines
16 Apr
@Juliaacv And tropical fruits! They're a must to feel refresh.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
15 Apr
Yes, we do the same, I dislike the heat so it is necessary to eat lighter.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (132996)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Apr
Not to much yet. Have enjoyed some ice cream a few times
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
We have frozen yogurt in an ice cream cone every evening, but we do that 365 days of the year. A cold plate was so nice last night.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (96459)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Apr
Usually I just eat what I feel like and not think about what season it is,
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
I can understand that. You live somewhere that the seasons are not quite as defined as they are here.
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Dr Souvik Chatterji
@sathviksouvik (22902)
•
16 Apr
in Calcutta it is hot and humid summer. We are drinking plenty of water
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
16 Apr
I drink alot of water all during the year, I will step that up come the hot weather here.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (78911)
• Germany
16 Apr
My eating habits is the same. I only eat when I am hungry.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (28428)
•
15 Apr
whipped up a creamy macaroni salad. I would most likely eat the whole batch as well Julia You would be very pleased I liked your cuisine. Everyone always is
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
15 Apr
Thank you. I do not like pasta salad, but he was happy, just the right blend of spices he told me.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (28428)
•
16 Apr
@Juliaacv Anything macaroni and I'm there. Seriously , one of my favourite foods is.a.good macaroni salad and if your husband ate it all almost so would I
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Michael Duff
@Wrexxo (702)
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15 Apr
We have only two seasons in my country..rainy and dry season
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (55577)
• Canada
15 Apr
I imagine that the dry season equates to our summertime.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (498607)
• Italy
16 Apr
Yes, we are also switching to less hot meals, more salads, tuna salad, mozzarella and tomatoes. We both do not like pasta salad, but we like the Italian rice salad with tuna, olives and vegetables.
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