Host a Late Summer Mimosa Bar!
Many people view Labor Day as the end of summer, but the calendar gives us a few more weeks to celebrate the season. And with the weather cooling slightly as we head into fall, these days are perfect for hosting a late summer mimosa bar to bid summer adieu. Gather your girlfriends and plan a …
10 Sweet and Savory Fruit Dishes
We can’t get enough fruit these days… all of our favorites are at their best right now, so I’m keeping lots of fresh fruit handy and branching out to try new fruit recipes, too. Seasonal fruit has multitudes of health benefits, from vitamins to antioxidants to hydration. There’s no better time to add fruit into …
Summertime Ice Cream Treats
Great summers are filled with picnics, lazy days by the pool, and lots of ice cream. My three reasons why ice cream should be tops on everyone’s list as America’s go-to summertime favorite: 1. It’s hassle-free, effortlessly easy to prepare. 2. Flavors are literally limitless! 3. Nearby farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh ingredients. I make a basic homemade …
Creamy, Dreamy Summer Snacks
When merely stepping outside starts to feel like you’re entering a sweltering sauna and you simply can’t fathom the idea of heating the oven to upwards of 300 degrees indoors, reach for one of these easy, breezy, cool and creamy summertime snack recipes! Ranging from a nostalgic take on the famed Orange Julius to a …
Ten Creative Cupcakes to Welcome Summer
Summer is ripe with celebrations of all kinds — wedding showers, end-of-school parties, graduation celebrations, Fourth of July, and pool parties galore. I host more than my fair share of gatherings during this busy season, so spare me the cake cutting! One of my favorite sweet treats to offer my guests when I’m entertaining is a …