If you are a fan of the Food Network, then you have heard of Jamie Oliver, an English chef and best-selling author now starring in a new show on the ABC Network, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.”

Oliver’s goal is to alter the way Americans eat at school, work and home in order to combat the high percentage of people living in the United States with obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

So far Oliver has visited Huntington, Va which is called one of the unhealthiest cities in America, stopping at schools, restaurants and homes preaching his healthy method of eating right.

With the weather warming up and finals around the corner, the last two weeks of school are perfect for an outdoor picnic or party.

So crawl out of the dark hole that is Fondren, and try some of Oliver’s summer specialties listed here, while also staying healthy.

Ginger Beer
Grate a large ginger with a cheese grater and place in a bowl. Add 4 tbsp of brown sugar, the juice of 3 lemons and 1 liter of sparkling water. Serve with ice and fresh mint. 

Buffalo Mozzerella & Chilli Crostini
Tear medium size mozzerella balls into quarters and place on each toasted crostini. Deseed and finely chop a fresh red chili and sprinkle over the mozzerella. Add seasoning of your choice and drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top with a dab of balsamic vinaigrette.