It's June, and it's hot. And not just outside. Darrin's house registered 89 degrees at 5pm, which only means one thing: he's cranky.

Fortunately, we give some ideas on how to get those plants through the rough month, as we all start looking north and west for those summer monsoons. And just for you all and those summer cocktail parties: the history of food through the B.C. years - now you can really wow your friends!