Officially, summer is still seventeen days away. But really, it’s here. Memorial Day has passed, the kids are getting out of school, and the heat has settled in. It’s time to enjoy the season.

A few ideas from G&G to get you started:

> The Too-Muchness of Galveston

Southern culinary pros share their favorite dishes.

> John Lewis’s Best Brisket Secret

A lifelong love of gardens inspires this handcrafted outdoor furniture.

> Gifts for the Perfect Father’s Day

Must-have new releases for the beach or mountain getaway

I like to end my days on a sweet note, preferably with a generously sized bowl of ice cream. My latest scoop du jour is Jeni’s Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam, a delicious collaboration with Nashville’s The Peach Truck. Fresh buttermilk, crumbly biscuits, gooey swirls of peach jam—this is ice cream you can eat for brunch…or lunch or dinner. Jeni’s Southern locations include Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, and Nashville, and pints are available at Whole Foods. Or order a sampler online.

I’ve never met a loungewear set I didn't love. Savannah-based Lake Pajamas makes the kind of breezy basics I can get behind, and this vintage-inspired set is equal parts practical and comfortable. The tonal piping reminds me of childhood summers spent at camp and the fabric is so whisper-light, I find myself reaching for them every night. Sleep in them, lounge in them—they’re even chic enough to wear out of the house.

The creative couple behind one of my favorite Charleston restaurants, Basic Kitchen, are headed to Savannah to open a second location of their popular NYC eatery, The Fat Radish, on June 11. Keeping with a farm-to-table ethos, the menu will feature a rotation of seasonal dishes sourced from local purveyors and farms.

We recently asked, “What are your favorite snacks for the beach, lake, or boat?” A few of your responses:

Mix a big bag of peanut butter M&Ms with big bag of Goldfish. Throw in Tupperware container and head out. Kids and adults alike love! —Jessica B.

We use the sweet Hawaiian slider rolls with a spicy Boar’s Head Cajun turkey and smoked gouda, maybe a pickle, but otherwise dry so the bread won’t get soggy. They fit individually in the little sandwich bags, which makes them easy to handle when your hands might not be clean. —Matthew M.

Boiled peanuts. And you can leave a trail if you get lost. —Larry J.

Roberts Chicken Salad out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, and distributed in Harris Teeter stores. —Becky T.

Fried chicken and cold beer. —Lenora N.

Lance Nabs. —Thomas S.

Wine in a can, BuzzBallz in a can, and salted peanuts. —Lynn H.

Favorite snack for anywhere is Blackjack Beef Jerky. —Tandy L.

Popcorn, Chex Mix, gummy bears for beach sitting. —Martha B.

Pineapple, cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries cut into bite-sized pieces and put into gallon-sized plastic bags. Easy to pack in the cooler and easy to pass around on the pontoon. —Cindy O.

Salted Virginia peanuts with a cold beer. Yum! —Dianna D.

Is an acceptable answer anything someone else brings? If not, then a rum and tonic with a lime wedge. —Chris C.