We have been loving lemonade this summer. It hits the spot after a day at the beach, an afternoon playing in our tricycle car wash or an evening trying to run out the crazies. My mom told me about a simple syrup she was making to use in lemonade and she was using her homegrown… Read More
Burgers on the grill are a summertime must. Patties with cheese are part of the reason I would never make it as a vegetarian. :) But, like any other long-term relationship, you gotta spice things up every once in a while. These stuffed bacon burgers have all the regular dressings – cheese, ketchup, bacon, etc… Read More
This post was a part of a series last summer and since July 4th only happens once a year, I waited a whole year to share it here. Plus, July is National Ice Cream Month. Enjoy! We’ve been enjoying lovely weather as of late. It’s perfect for being outside, hanging by the lake or under… Read More
Hello friends! I’m so excited to share the start of a new column here on the blog and it’s all about seasonal eating. While I don’t always adhere to seasonal guidelines, I am always looking for ways to capitalize on what is ripe and when. For that, I found a great resource in Liz from… Read More
Tomato, basil and mozzarella is one of my all time favorite combinations. I love it in the Caprese salad, in bruschetta, this Greek couscous salad is close enough, as is this tomato and cheese galette. This dish, the Margherita pasta, is another one for the list. Summertime is my chance to OD on these types of… Read More