# make feel (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover make feel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Food that feels like sun on your skin](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/food-that-feels-like-sun-on-your) _2026-08-14 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Sunny scallops + juicy veg vinaigrette. PLUS: preserving summer's bounty. ## [The most refreshing salad of summer: Watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, purslane](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/the-most-refreshing-salad-of-summer) _2026-08-09 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Eat the garden, fattoush style ## [The best fruits of the year are here! Celebrate with buttery picnic galettes](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/the-best-fruits-of-the-year-are-here) _2026-07-31 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Berries + stone fruits: Rejoice with the perfect bake ## [The salad that stole the show](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/the-salad-that-stole-the-show) _2026-07-24 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ A surprising mix of sweet and savory that'll make your mouth water. PLUS a recap of Summer Aperitivo Afternoon. ## [It's my birthday!](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/its-my-birthday-1ec) _2026-07-17 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Seven dishes that make me feel special: I guarantee they'll do the same for you ## [A new Niçoise on the block](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/a-new-nicoise-on-the-block) _2026-07-10 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ With buttery black cod, fried curry leaves, and bloomed spices! ## [Five cool desserts to beat the heat. None of them requires an oven.](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/five-cool-desserts-to-beat-the-heat) _2026-07-03 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Like this refreshing, creamy buttermilk pudding ## [Will this make you happy?](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/will-this-make-you-happy) _2026-06-26 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Yes, obviously! Corn + avocado salad, with perks. ## [A dip that's also a sauce, and your new favorite sprinkle](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/a-dip-thats-also-a-sauce-and-your) _2026-06-19 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Dynamic double duty: cold tahini noodle salad + sumac-walnut dukkah ## [Salted cantaloupe is pure hydration](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/salted-cantaloupe-is-pure-hydration) _2026-06-12 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ From the Archives: Two thirst-quenching recipes that will make you feel amazing ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pF9KgiN96NPT) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [How to make a better sandwich](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/how-to-make-a-better-sandwich) _2026-06-05 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Seven sandwiches: For every person and every mood ## [Preserving the bounty: sauce, pickles, syrup, ferments](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/preserving-the-bounty-sauce-pickles) _2026-05-29 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Part One in a NEW SERIES: Savoring Spring ## [If I were to host a cookout, I'd make it juicy](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/if-i-were-to-host-a-cookout-id-make) _2026-05-22 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Low lift, big reward: a lush snap pea salad, PLUS a complete menu for the long weekend ## [The Springiest Soup](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/the-springiest-soup) _2026-05-15 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ A timely, delicious recipe swap with Susan Spungen ## [What we're excited about cooking this spring: Live with Melina Hammer & Susan Spungen](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/what-were-excited-about-cooking-this) _2026-05-14 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ A recording - plus links - from today's Live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196852051/414a90d52947fbc260ed24bdf7ab6530.mp3) ## [An unexpected celebration cake: olive oil, basil + mezcal strawberries](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-celebration-cake-olive) _2026-05-08 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Vibrant things to celebrate warmer days, and Mother's Day ## [Happy birthday, Stories from Catbird Cottage!](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/happy-birthday-stories-from-catbird) _2026-05-01 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Let's celebrate: Seven absolute favorite recipes I actually make, again and again, PLUS! I'm \*giving away\* annual subscriptions ## [Losing my shadow, and my next chapter](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/losing-my-shadow-and-my-next-chapter) _2026-04-24 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ A story of love, loss, and growing ## [Rhubarb makes everything better](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/rhubarb-makes-everything-better) _2026-04-10 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ Praline-showered rhubarb ripple ice cream + rhubarb sunset, to quench your thirst ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T7VXPO2pWFKn) _2026-04-10 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Vegetables with a Tuscan view](https://catbirdcottage.substack.com/p/vegetables-with-a-tuscan-view) _2026-04-03 · Melina Hammer · Stories from Catbird Cottage_ My conversation with Giulia Scarpaleggia, plus two exciting recipes from her forthcoming book