I dreamed of a house on a lake I had never visited. It was a beautiful summer day and everything was bright and cheerful - until I went inside. Then it was dark and frightening. I later went to that same lake by some fluke of the universe. The house exists.
My hot weather go-to is fresh veggies and a simple dip. 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Miracle Whip (not mayo) Fresh dill or dill weed to taste. Mix all ingredients. You want a dip that is infused with green rather than mostly green. Start with a tablespoon of dill weed and add a little at a time until you like it. It doesn't get any easier than this and even your kids will eat fresh veggies!