I love berry season! I love going out to different farms and picking my own. Nothing more rewarding after picking berries and enjoying those fresh berries later that day. A fresh picked berry tastes much better than store bought. Of course, you have to remember to pick more berries than you eat. This cake is … Read More ...
Breakfast Popsicle
photo credit: The Chocolate in my Life
When it is a hot and humid day, it can take some effort to eat. Breakfast, you can usually get by with a bowl of cereal, but sometimes it is just to hot to get the bowl and cereal. All you want to do is hang out in the cold air of the … Read More ...
Shortbread with Strawberry and Yogurt
photo credit: Shiny Happy Bright
Strawberry picking season is almost upon us, but there are some beautiful strawberries in the store now. One of my favorite dessert in the summer is a strawberry shortcake. This recipe from Emily at Shiny Happy Bright is a gluten free option and healthier since it uses greek yogurt instead of whip cream. You can … Read More ...
Chocolate Almond Butter Pretzel Snacks
Although I would prefer some Nutella, this is an healthier snack for the munchies or hiking and camping. Also for those yard sale days, when you need some energy to keep shopping. This recipe is also gluten-free and vegan free. Demeter at Beaming Baker shares how to make this healthy snack. This would also make … Read More ...
No Bake Pineapple Cheesecakes
photo credit: My Baking Addiction
Love pineapple upside cake, but don’t want to heat up the house this summer. Here is a no bake version that will keep the house cool and you feeling refreshed after eating. Karina from My Baking Addiction shows you how to make this easy dessert. Great for a barbecue, shower or girl’s night
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Healthy High Protein Cake Batter Wraps
photo credit: The Big Man’s World
Your kids will think your crazy serving them a cake batter wrap for breakfast. Little will they know the protein punch this sweet breakfast treat has and will help them through the day. Now you can have the sweetness, but less guilt with this breakfast wrap. A great on the go breakfast or for … Read More ...
Easy Eggs on Toast
photo credit: Natural Girl Modern World
Here is a breakfast that would be pretty for the brunch table, but can be made for a leisure breakfast. It looks fancy, but is really simple to make. Even faster if you make the hard boiled eggs ahead of time. Brianne from Natural Girl Modern World shows how to make this and a … Read More ...
Rosemary 75 Champagne Cocktail
photo credit: Goodie Godmother
A glass of champagne to celebrate a special occasion is not unheard of, but how about one that changes colors. There is a secret ingredient that Mary from Goodie Godmother shares with you in her article. This ingredient can also be used in baking.
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Flavored Water
photo credit: Evermine Occasions
Add some pizzazz to your water with some herbs from your garden and fresh fruit. There is no need to spend money on flavored water when you can make your own. A refreshing way to serve your water at your next event or barbecue. The flavors combination listed on Evermine Occasions are favorites of taste testers. … Read More ...
Red, White and Blueberry Cupcakes
photo credit: Buttercream Blondie
Hopefully you get to enjoy a long weekend! Today is a very long day and taking up valuable time to spend preparing for Memorial Day celebrations. This is a great dessert that has the patriotic colors and can be made quickly. Since I don’t have time to bake, I’m going to hit the bakery and buy … Read More ...
Vegetable Bouquet
photo credit: The View from Great Island
I always see edible fruit bouquets, but rarely see vegetable bouquets. This would be a unique way to serve your veggies with dip at a party. This would look cute at a bridal shower or baby shower. Sue from The View from Great Island shows you the tools and how to be creative … Read More ...
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
photo credit: The Healthy Toast
Unfortunately for me, I don’t have time today to have a stack of pancakes for breakfast. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with blueberries and lemon combo. Add some ricotta and you have a light and moist pancake with some extra protein to start your day.
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Double Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Ganache
photo credit: Laughing Spatula
Here is a chocolate cake with some kick! This cake will be a good start to happy hour for the weekend! Raise your forks everyone, to celebrate the weekend. As always mark foods properly if children are present. If you are thinking ahead to Father’s Day and he is a whiskey fan, he will appreciate this … Read More ...
Pomegranate Orange Spritzers
photo credit: Design Improvised
As happy as I am with ice tea, lemonade or water as my beverage of choice. Sometimes while entertaining, I want something else to add to the mix. This spritzer will give the guests a fizzy choice other than soda. As someone that has cut out soda, I prefer not to have it at parties and … Read More ...
Vegetable Garden Dip
photo credit: Ricotta and Radishes
What a cute way to display your vegetables and dip. This would be very cute for a baby shower with a Peter Rabbit theme. You could use your favorite dip and vegetables or you could use the recipe provided by Jennifer at Ricotta and Radishes. One less dish you have to worry about at your … Read More ...