,,,They are the perfect summer dinners for a date night on the patio, or a candlelit dinner in the backyard with just a couple of good friends. Turn on the hanging strings of lights, put on some mellow music (yes, there’s a playlist this week), pour some wine, and enjoy each other’s company as the sun sets and…
Read More…This week, I’ve got: a conversation starter, a refreshingly tropical popsicle recipe, an Asian-inspired lettuce wrap recipe, and all the fun of a build-your-own pizza night!…
Read MoreThere are a lot of how-to articles on building a great charcuterie board, but I’m going to share the simplest way possible. It doesn’t involve elaborate lists or a great knowledge of cheese. But it’s really just a matter of knowing the right questions…
Read MoreAll the delightful, fresh tastes of summer are what you’ll find in this week’s Summer Dinners. They’re a bit more elegant this week…ideal for a date night on the patio, or perfect meals to invite a girlfriend over to share. Just add…
Read MoreWe are loving our family dinners on the deck this summer! We find that we just linger in conversation longer there, enjoying the breeze and the sun glinting through the trees. This summer slow down has been a good thing, as we are sharing our time with one another and spending more time…
Read MoreThis is the week of the 4th of July, so I thought I’d give you a bunch of ideas to help inspire your holiday. Here you’ll find recipes for an all-American feast of cheeseburgers (smashburgers!) and handmade fries, a fruit pizza all decked out in red, white, and blue, and a patriotic-looking popsicle to cool you off. And there’s a conversation starter about our country too…
Read MoreThis week’s one-platter dinner is a vegetarian option. Serving it with a crusty bread, focaccia, or a baguette and some good butter is all you need for a great, simple, summer meal. I love the mix of…
Read MoreMaking homemade lemonade takes only a few minutes, and tastes so much better than store bought…
Read More… I will be bringing you a Summer Dinners posting, which will include relaxed, fresh, simple dinner recipes (a homemade pizza recipe AND a one-platter dinner recipe), a popsicle recipe, conversation starters to get the conversation flowing over dinner, and an occasional summer playlist for a little background music. My goal is to create simple, al fresco dinners …
Read More… the Backyard Memories Collection is focused on making a relaxed and enjoyable haven of our own backyards this summer…
Read MoreHosting all the grandkids for "camp" at grandma and grandpa's house is a bond-building, family strengthening, and fun-filled (albeit, exhausting) endeavor that will create some awesome summer memories for…
Read MoreSome of summer's best memories are made on a lake. Canoeing, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and rope swinging into the waters of a lake are the sort of fun-filled summer days remembered for a lifetime…
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