Sampling my way through any local farmer’s markets happens to be one of my favorite things to do during the Summer. Well, heck – sampling food anytime of year is a favorite thing to do. But in the Summer nothing can compare to, tasting all the fresh goodness, smelling all the smells & then…
Sourpatch Pixie Stick a party favor idea
Have I ever mentioned that my daughter can smell a piece of sourpatch candy from a mile away? She absolutely LOVES sour candy. My husband calls both she & I hound dogs, because we can smell anything. Well, for the twins birthday I knew it had to involve something sour & sweet. (Because those…
Decadent Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I’ve been eating this decadent Chocolate Zucchini bread for 5 years now. It NEVER gets old, in fact it gets better tasting year after year. Of course, as with most of my recipes (and clothes for that matter) there’s a story or two there & memories that can always coordinate when sharing the recipe….
Refreshing Summer Sippers
If you’re anything like me, you have a drink in both hands while your sitting in front of the A/C air vent trying to deal with this Summer heat lately. It’s hot hot HOT! I really do try to drink a lot of water, but sometimes you have to jazz it up a bit…
Kool-Aid Ice Cubes with Sprinkles
It seems all I’m doing this Summer, is working the beverage bar for my kids…and the sandwich bar, ice cream bar, and the pancake bar. Before I know it, it’s time for the next meal once I get done cleaning up after the last one. Sheesh! Anyways, I had this fun idea for the kids…
The amazing food of Seaside, FL
If your human & you love food, then you know…that food is a MAJOR part of any vacation! This Summer we took our family vacation to Seaside, Florida and were thrilled to be hosted by Barefoot BBQ for some delicious BBQ, A M A Z I N G (and I really do mean = amazing!)…
My Favorite Energy Drink Recipe
You know in the Summertime, we parents realize how much teachers are underpaid. It doesn’t matter if you work outside the home or in, you know around 2,3,4 o’clock – you want to blow the whistle & make everything stop & be quiet. Because we are loosing our fizz or mojo (or even our cool!)…
Peaches and Cream Ice Box Pie with a Gingersnap Crust
I do declare, this Peaches & Cream Ice Box Pie with a Gingersnap Crust is pure Southern comfort all wrapped into a pie dish. And what can be better than a ice box pie for Summer??? I’m not going to lie about this one. It isn’t the “prettiest” looking pie I’ve ever seen or…
Make your own Coconut Water
If it involves, water, pastels & a beverage, count me in! An offer for chips & dip will get me out the door in a hurry too! But there’s something about drinking i c e c o l d, pretty water filled with fruit that makes it taste so much better. Yes, I guess I…
The easiest Strawberry Shortcake ~ ever!
For the record, during the months of July & August the only thing “on” in my kitchen is a fan. I strategically avoid making anything in the oven anytime after noon. I do all my baking in the morning, because I personally start melting around 12:14 everyday & for some strange reason the pool always…