Have you been dragging yourself to work every day but still want some summer treats? We’ve got you covered! Not every meal has to include Bechamel sauce and use every pan in the kitchen! In fact, we love to create something we like to call Indoor Picnic. It’s a concept you can borrow, especially if it’s too hot, too cold (that would be San Francisco!), too smoggy, etc. By the way, you can also eat any of these summer treats in front of the t.v.

Use your tomatoes

Maybe you didn’t grow them yourself, but they’re at their peak right now, so you have a bowl. Here’s something easy: slice them so they look pretty, add whatever cheese you have and add oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. If you have basil leaves, add those, too. Put them on a pretty platter and you’re done! Or, if you have bread, make a tomato sandwich.

Make some simple pasta

If you have spaghetti, garlic, and a little oil, you can make a simple summery pasta! Just boil the pasta, drain it, and add some chopped garlic, parmesan cheese, and some good olive oil. Add a small side salad if you’ve got the energy. You can put a bunch in a large bowl and have everyone help themselves, or make a single serving for yourself. Either way, it’s very simple.

Ramen isn’t just for students!

Have some instant ramen around? You’re halfway to a fast meal! First, throw away that stupid soup packet. Grab some miso paste, if you have it (or soup stock if you don’t), mix some with a little water, then add whatever you’ve got around. Green onions, tofu, leftover turkey, a little chili oil, and you’ve got something everyone loves! You’re welcome!

Create a summery frittata

This one is a tiny bit more work, but stick with me here. First, fry up some onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini in a big pan. Next, scramble a dozen eggs. Once the veggies are softened, dump the eggs in and cook them for one minute on low. Add pesto at this point or wait until later. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. Once the frittata is cooked, add cheese and/or pesto on top, and you’ve got four or five meals. Reheat in a frying pan.

Have questions?

While we’re not professional foodies, we can always answer questions about window film. And sometimes about food, too! We seriously love what we do, so call us and we’ll give you advice on however you’re considering to use window film! And we talk to many people every day, so it doesn’t hurt to give us a call. If you already know that you want window film, fill out our Quick Residential Estimate form if you need us to install some. We’d love to help you choose the best film. We work all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the San Mateo Peninsula and Marin–and have expanded into southern California (Costa Mesa) and Scottsdale, Arizona, too! Give us a call at our San Francisco location at 415.623.8700.