It's impossible for me to stop through the cookie aisle at the supermarket without stalling for at least a minute to gaze longingly at the enticing assortment of Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies. Both my guy and I have a serious weakness for the Double Chocolate and the Mint — after all, we even went to such lengths as to make our own version at home. So the world stopped for just a split second when we received a shipment of the brand's latest flavor, strawberry. The flavor combination sounded wildly delicious and almost too good to be true. Was it? Find out when you read more.

One of the most effective ways you can improve your overall health is to drink more water. A lack of water is considered to be the number one trigger of daytime fatigue, so instead of reaching for an afternoon coffee or soda, grab some refreshing water!

On that note, why not water your body with refreshing Crystal Light? In sweet and tangy harmony with 30 fruity and fabulous flavors, you can be assured that you'll never be thirsty — or bored!

Five Reasons to Stay Hydrated This Summer

1. To regulate body temperature: this is especially important in the warm Summer months.

2. To carry nutrients throughout the body, keeping you feeling healthy.

3. To improve digestion: drinking water before meals will help you shed those unwanted pounds this swimsuit season.

4. To cushion and protect organs: this helps to prevent dehydration.

5. To eliminate waste and toxins from the body, allowing you to feel fresh and active this Summer.

Check out all the great flavors of Crystal Light!

Eggplant is an ingredient I rarely cook with. Since it's currently in season, I'm trying to use it more. I'm starting with this classic Italian preparation, known by some as pasta a la Norma. The sauce is made from fresh tomatoes and shallow-fried eggplant. It's seasoned with basil leaves and lots of cheese. I plan on serving mixed greens on the side and a full-bodied, unoaked Chardonnay. Want to see the recipe I'm using? It's vegetarian-friendly and can be found right here.

Corn at its best: YumSugar reader Angelica uploaded this photo of crispy battered corn fritters to the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community. Do you have an image of something delicious that you recently made or enjoyed? Upload it!I've been eating these corn cakes from Marnee Thai in SF (the original location!) my whole life. They are as delicious as the first time, every time.
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Last Summer, when the August issue of Gourmet arrived at my desk, I knew immediately that I would be making the cover recipe. There are just some recipes that are so me, and what with my love of ice cream sandwiches, it was only a matter of time before I tackled these babies. With their tart ice cream and sweet berry filling and thin, chewy blondie-like outside, these sandwiches are amazing. They're super fun to eat and the perfect dessert for a crowd. The best thing is that they're indulgent without being too rich and they strike a nice balance between creamy and fruity. I highly recommend you make them, so here's the recipe.