And just like that, another summer month is coming to its end. July where did you go so quickly? I didn’t get to enjoy and make nearly enough ice cream to commemorate National Ice Cream Month. This food holiday isn’t just a fad either, it’s been around since 1984 when President Ronald Reagan declared July as…
How To : Caring For Fresh Cut Flowers at Home & the Prettiest Colorful Floral Centerpiece DIY
The flowers are blooming! Gardens brimming with colorful pretties, summer gatherings, parties and festive weddings, this time of year being surrounded by fresh flowers is the norm, and one of my favorite things about it. It’s enviable we’ll be bringing fresh cut blooms into our homes this summer whether from the garden or leftover centerpiece…
A Rustic Peach & Blueberry Cake
It’s Friday, Labor Day Weekend has officially kicked off and I’ve got the easiest peach and blueberry cake! And yes, I mean very easy because if we’re having a laidback effortless late summer party, then dessert needs to be just as simple and even more delicious. If you’ve had your fill of peach pie, or…
An Effortless Al Fresco Summer Menu & a Laidback Playlist
Ready to end this season in style? Well, I’ve got you covered. When I think of Labor Day Weekend I think its the one summer weekend we all deserve to actually do nothing. Now I don’t mean not celebrate, the opposite, please celebrate! Do all the things you want to do before routines begins again…
Grilled Summer Squash and Corn Salad
What really is succotash? It’s a summer salad with a combination of butter beans, corn, summer and squash. Well it became the inspiration for this grilled summer squash corn salad, sans the beans. Like all the recipes I’m sharing this week, this is another easy one to make ahead. Grill up all the squash and…
Roasted Corn Black Bean Salsa
Summer parties aren’t quite the same without classic chips and dip. Yes, they’re staples and one of the easiest appetizers to grab for a last minute party, trip to the beach or boat ride on the lake. They’re also the kind of easy summer bite that you can make yourself. Homemade salsa and dips…
Two Grilled Cauliflower Recipes Perfect for Your End of Summer Party
You might be surprised to see me sharing a cauliflower recipe in August, with so many seasonal vegetables. Well since I had a surplus of it from a cooking class I taught I needed use it up in a creative way. Cauliflower is actually something that is readily available all year round, yet most don’t…
Heirloom Potato Salad with a Fresh Herb Mustard Dressing
There have been three foods I can’t get enough of this summer – watermelon, corn, and potato salad! This light heirloom potato salad with a delicious fresh herb and mustard dressing has been made at least twice a month since first creating it. Now that’s how you know this is the kind of potato salad…
S’mores Cookie Sandwiches : 3 Delicious Ways
If you’ve stopped by and noticed a few changes, that’s because things have been looking a bit different on the site. I’m finally going through the redesign I’ve been constantly mentioning I’d get to. I can’t wait to reveal a brand new site and blog that will reflect the goal and look I’ve envisioned for…
Cherry & Wine Granola Crisp
What is there to say about this cherry crisp, but that it’s downright delicious! Oh, did I happen to mention the black cherries are roasted with red wine before even going into the oven, and the crunchy amazing top made from granola?! I want to say it was my favorite part about this summer dessert,…
