Some of you make be sick of the mason jar craze, but we still love working with them. How can you resist this cute watermelon cake in a mason jar? The jars are much easier to carry around than a plate. Especially for the little ones that seem to tip the plate and its contents whenever they take a step.… Read More ...
Lemon Cream Crepe Cake
I really love the simplicity and beauty of the layered crepe cakes. I’m still working on making crepes, but luckily I can buy pre-made crepes. I just need to make the filling and layer to enjoy this dessert. Serene from House of Yumm shares how to create crepes and this refreshing lemon cream filling.
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How to Temper Chocolate
Of course we highly recommend playing and creating with your food. We also love the idea of homemade gifts for family and friends. Especially during the holidays. Making chocolate is one of those creative gifts that many give to others. Charlotte from Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen teaches how to temper chocolate. This will give you that shiny look and make it … Read More ...
Pineapple Green Tea Breakfast Smoothie
As someone that doesn’t like a heavy breakfast in the summer, smoothies are the perfect go to breakfast. I also like the fact that I can take it with me on the road. I’m not a coffee drinker and this smoothie from Haley at Brewing Happiness has green tea. The right amount of caffeine to wake me up and get … Read More ...
Easy Blue Margaritas for Summer Parties
Some cocktails practically decorate the table for you, and these blue margaritas are a lovely example. That bright blue colour, a glass full of ice and a fresh lime wedge make an ordinary backyard catch-up feel a little more festive.
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Healthy Frozen Raspberry Yogurt
It is finally berry season and we are excited to pick our own berries, since some of the store berries aren’t as good anymore. Unless, they are coming from the Farmer’s Market or fresh from the farm. We are also enjoying making our own popsicles, but I’m missing that creamy ice cream. Sometimes being healthy bites! Hopefully, this healthy frozen … Read More ...
Kid Friendly Snacks for Summer Sports or Camp
If you have kids that go to sports camps or just regular day camps, you need to pack them a snack or meal. If you are like me, sometimes you forget to put the ice pack back in the freezer or the lunchbox didn’t make it home. Thankfully Cassie at Back to her Roots has 14 ideas for snacks that … Read More ...
Grilled Berry Pizza with Whipped Ricotta
Who wants to be inside during the summer? Especially when summers don’t last as long as the winters do. Here is an easy recipe that you can make on the grill and enjoy while in the backyard with your kids or friends. Allie from Baking a Moment shares how to create this pizza with an easy wheat dough recipe.
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Frozen White Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Bark
Here is a dessert you can make using popsicles, greek yogurt, white chocolate, and fresh strawberries. The perfect dessert for those hot and humid days. A great treat to make with the kids and enjoy after a day at the park, beach, or hiking. A healthy treat that is gluten-free and free of high fructose corn syrup.
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Small Batch of Homemade Brownies – Makes Two
I’m not a big chocolate person, but I love brownies. They are my guilty pleasure and it is dangerous to make a batch of brownies in my house. If they aren’t eaten right away by others in the family, I will eat what is left. Thankfully Jill from Real Home Cook has a recipe that only makes two brownies at … Read More ...
Slow Cooker Steak Carnitas Bowls
I can’t say enough how much I love using my slow cooker! Especially in the summer! The slow cooker takes care of the cooking and doesn’t heat up the house. Which leaves me to enjoy some summer activities with the family and dinner ready when we come home. Erin at Platings and Pairings shares how to create these steak carnitas … Read More ...
Ice Cream Nachos
What a great idea for a summer party. Who doesn’t love nachos or ice cream. The perfect combination to cool everyone down at a pool party or after a day at the beach. Caitlyn and Manda from The Merrythought shares how to create these summery treats for your next get together.
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Turkey Ranch Club Wraps
I know everyone knows how to make a sandwich, but sometimes you can get stuck having the same sandwich over and over. School is out, but many kids go to day camps and of course you need food for picnics. This easy turkey club wrap by Kylee Cooks is a great on the go meal for all occasions.
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4 Ways to Perfectly Poach an Egg
I don’t like my eggs runny, so I’ve never had a poached egg. There is an art to creating the perfect poached egg and it depends on who you learn from. Cassie from Back to her Roots shares four different methods to creating the perfect poached egg.
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Summer Coquito/Rum and Coconut Cocktail Popsicles
photo credit: The Noshery
When you need a drink during the summer, just go to your freezer and pull out one of these pops. Adults enjoy popsicles as much as the kids and this adult flavored pop would be perfect during those hot summer parties. As always, make sure you mark them for adults. We don’t want the kids getting … Read More ...