This year was the first year I have actually been part of our garden. John has always been the green thumb and sometimes the garden does well, but for the most art it STARTS out well and ends up in the same mess by the end of the season. So much produce and little time creates a lot of stress when the counters, the fridge, and the sink are full of things that need to be taken care of ASAP. This year I had a plan. I would can the tomatoes as ready to use sauce or soup. AAHH-MAZING! Not only ... View the Post
Even Cinnamon Rolls need to Rest!
I used to make cinnamon rolls years ago. I still have my recipe handwritten on paper with butter splatters and dough stuck to it from years ofuse, but at some point, I decided that making cinnamon rolls was not worth the effort. Yep, I said it. They are a two-day process and need as much care as a toddler as they rise., I have made them for years. However, I stopped making them because of how labor-intensive it was. So when I saw a recipe from one of my favorite food bloggers touting her ... View the Post
Every Summer Has a Story.
While the official first day of summer isn't until June 21, I think it is safe to get out the flip-flops, grab a beach towel and jump into my favorite season of the year. I have always been a sunshine girl who loves the long summer days, the taste of fresh fruit, family reunions, being outside, and grilling. And did I mention the fireflies! Talk about magical. I have to admit, one of the coolest things about moving from CA to TN is seeing those light up as they dance around in the ... View the Post
The Sweet Taste of Summer!
I love the tastes of summer! Whether it is hamburgers being grilled, fresh corn salad, or a perfectly ripened watermelon. But one of my favorite all time recipes is the classic Strawberry Shortcake! I am not sure if I love it because the sweet berries burst with flavor, the buttery shortcakes are topped with whipped cream, or because I can't savor a serving without thinking of my grandmothers kitchen. Because so many of my memories are tied around food and the hands that helped to create ... View the Post
Strawberry Crisp So Tasty You’ll Be Tempted To Lick Your Plate!
You know summer is getting close when the days start getting longer and insulated boots get traded in for flip-flops. But for me, nothing says summer is around the corner like baskets of red sun-ripened strawberries from the grocery story, or better yet, fresh from a local fruit stand or field. When I saw berries for sale, I knew that I needed to make something that highlighted that distinct fruit flavor. I looked up several recipes that featured strawberries from salads, to crepes, to ... View the Post
Chill with Mmm~Mango Banana Smoothie.
I love the taste of summer! Everything is so flavorful and bursting with color. My husband, John, is the green thumb in our family. He has planted a garden everywhere we have lived. Sometimes it is a plot of deep brown soil. Sometimes it is a raised bed with gopher screen lining the bottom. But, it is always something that produces fruits and/or vegetables. Sure, there are some variables such as the weather being too cold, too hot, too damp, and the list goes on. Planting, ... View the Post