If you’re looking for a summer beverage that is chilly cool, then look no further than the Moscow Mule! This drink is chilly, satisfying and full of summer flavor. If you’re new to the Moscow Mule, let me fill you in. This drink is traditionally served in darling copper mugs and has refreshing flavors of […]
Recipes
Strawberry Salsa: Sweet And Sassy
It’s the season of strawberries and I couldn’t be happier! From freezer jam to ice cream, strawberries are a staple of summer in our house. When it’s hot outside and we are looking for some cool refreshment, strawberry salsa is a family favorite. I love pairing it with salty tortilla chips and with cinnamon-sugar tortilla […]
3 Ways To Serve Corn On The Cob (You’ve Probably Never Thought Of)
Depending on where you are in the continental US (or the world for that matter), corn on the cob can take on varying forms. Growing up, my family typically resorted to the traditional boiling method for cooking corn. Sometimes if we were feeling fancy, we’d grill it. But rarely did we ever venture out of […]
Summer Salads That Deliver
Salads are king of summer meals because they are cool, refreshing, and filling (when they’re made right). They typically don’t involve turning on the oven or stove which is perfect when you’re trying to keep your house cool. It’s important to have a good serving bowl for salads as well. If your salad is monochromatic, […]
Summer Watermelon Recipes
One of the best parts of late summer is all the watermelon! I love the light and versatile flavor and textures because they practically scream summer. So, if you find yourself craving some quintessential summer flavors, then look no further! Recipe 01: Watermelon Ice Cream Smooth, light, and refreshing, this easy to make ice cream […]
Summer Mac And Cheese Ideas
It’s summer! Time for sprinklers, sun, and parks. It also means that my kids are home for lunch on a more regular basis, which means that I’m officially in charge of three meals a day. Sigh. I love my littles, don’t get me wrong, but coming up something healthy and different for them to eat […]
Feeling Devilish? Eggcellent!
One of my guilty pleasures is a devilish deviled egg. It’s weird, I know. But when you have a coop of chickens who lay lots of eggs, you tend to get creative about how you eat them. I just happen to love a good deviled egg! There is something so satisfying about the creamy yolk […]
Fries That Won’t Kill You
The Ranking of Fries I read an article recently that ranked all of the fast food fries on a scale to see which ones were the “best.” It looked at things like texture, crispiness, and flavor. So, of course, I needed to read this article to see which fries I should be eating, and you […]
Stars And Stripes Cakes
It’s time for summer and celebrations! If you’ve got a patriotic 4th of July party on your calendar (or even a 24th of July Pioneer Day), then I have the answer to your dessert needs: a patriotic cake. Now, there are multiple ways that you can construct patriotic stars and stripes cakes. I’ve simply gathered […]
Chinese Night: Beef And Broccoli
Welcome back! As part of our ongoing series of themed nights, it’s time for Chinese night and the dish of choice is Beef and Broccoli. Why Beef and Broccoli you might ask? The great thing about this dish is that it’s got a good helping of protein and veg. It’s not going to ruin whatever […]