Summer is just around the corner and that means warmer temperatures, outdoor barbecues, and delicious grilled nosh.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and what better way to celebrate everything she’s done for you (like cut gum out of your hair or find the mate to your sock!) than a mimosa-filled brunch with mom. And though some think of the decadent meal that comes between breakfast and lunch as an egg-centric one––and some may have even heard that the month of May is National Egg Month––we’ve decided to declare this month, as well as Mother’s Day brunch, an egg-free one.

Grab your checkered-print table cloth, a basket, and a few fun friends because it’s National Picnic Day! Some of you may recall that Earth Day was earlier this week and before that a certain springtime chocolate-centric holiday, so it’s the perfect time to continue the festivities outdoors with a scrumptious picnic.

When I started at VegWeb in June of 2009, I had no idea what I was in for. I mean, I knew I was working for the very best recipe site in the world, with a vibrant community, and endless possibilities for growth and engagement. But I didn't know that I would make lifelong friends, travel all over in search of amazing new food, and cook more mind-blowing dishes that you can wag a fork at. It's been a truly extraordinary journey.