An Outdoor Affair
With a backdrop as beautiful as Tennessee in the summer, keep your outdoor dinner party’s decor minimal and be sure to incorporate lots of local products, from farmers’ market produce to fresh picked roses.

Cooking Class
Inspired by a simple summertime tomato sandwich, Chef James Gentry has combined local ingredients with an upscale presentation to create this twist on the classic BLT. “In summertime, one of the best things you could ever do was stop at a local vendor and pick up fresh tomatoes,” he says. Don’t forget to check back monthly for more recipes from the chefs at L’ECOLE Culinaire.