Rodrigo's Burritos!

I was recently arguing with someone dear to me that it definitely does not stay light out until 9 p.m. in the summer. Last night, as we were enjoying a meal outside and the sun was definitely still throwing plenty of light at 8:30 with the summer solstice still a few weeks away, I realized that I may be losing that argument definitively in just a few weeks. In the winter, we work long days at the shop and walk out into the cold evening but once summer rolls around, it's such a pleasure to flip the sign and still have plenty of time to gather with friends, go swimming, cut the grass and various other summer activities. It also means that meals don't need to be slow simmered all day. Grabbing something that needs to be cooked quick and rolling out for the night is one of our favorite things about summer.

Next week for Saturdays In Sax will mark the first week of a pretty special collaboration that we are doing with our former employee and friend Rodrigo. Rodrigo will be making burritos at the shop and selling them across the street at Saturdays in Saxapahaw every other week throughout the summer. These aren't gigantic mission-style burritos loaded with rice and beans, but rather a classic burrito on a homemade flour tortilla filled with fresh ingredients. We will still be offering sandwiches through the shop on Saturdays if that’s more your speed.

Our freezers are stocked with quick meals for the summer, and we rolled out four sausages this week if you need to stock up for summer grilling. We enjoy seeing all of you week to week and hope your summer is off to a grand start.