Last week was all about summer and eating outside, with a few interesting questions and good discussions, too. The hottest posts published last week included a strawberry pie (with a secret layer of ganache), iPhone apps for the cook, a ton of inspiration for fresh veggie sandwiches, and a gorgeous kitchen tour. Read on for these posts and more!

15. Picnic Recipe: Chocolate Bouchons from Thomas Keller
14. Recipe Review: Strawberry Tart with Rich Mascarpone Cream, Dark Chocolate Bits, and a Toasted Oatmeal Shortbread Crust (Plus Ganache)
13. More iPhone Apps for the Home Cook
12. What to Do With... Whole Foods Hot Pak Bags?
11. What's the Deal with P.E.I. Mussels?

10. Recipe: Creamy Lime and Coconut Truffle Bites

9. My Great Outdoors: Art and Chel's Modern Balcony Kitchen

8. Food Science: Why Bagels are Boiled

7. What to Put on a Fresh Vegetable Sandwich

6. Stop! Don't Re-Roll Your Scraps!

5. Chipped Enamel: Need to Replace This Cookware?

4. Good Question: An Impressive Dish with Fresh Eggs?

3. Kitchen Tour: David and Laura's Modern Organic Remodel

2. 10 Summer Drink Dispensers (and Drinks to Put In Them)

1. The Truth About Orange Juice

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