On the shores of Waneta Lake, four generations of family gathered with old friends and shared food, drink and laughter. Stories were shared. Chicken was grilled. Memories were made. This is what summer is all about. Enjoy it before we have a new season to greet!
Hilarity ensues when the itty child discovers the joy of fishing … her own special way. It would take a 4-year old with little knowledge or care about the connection between putting bait on a hook and dropping it into the lake and pulling a fish out of the water to make fishing the ultimate comedy routine. This plus the secret to transforming smoked salmon into perfect lake food.
A vacation in a strange new place becomes sentimental when the family connection and memories associated with the surroundings takes center stage. Blending traditions around the dinner table makes it all the more sweet.
A wonderful way to entertain family and friends in an outdoor setting is with a backyard barbecue party. With proper planning and the right environment people will be talking about your party all summer. Important factors to think about when entertaining are things like the barbecue grill, seating, lighting, and of course the menu planning.
If you have found yourself with an overabundance of zucchini, then fear not! Everything from the sweet to the savory to the procrastinating solutions await you in this article inspired by over two months of constant summer squash overload.
Anyone that's a fan of buffalo wings should give this fun pizza pie a try. It's easy to put together, but will have you looking for other ways to combine your favorite game day foods and snacks!
If preserving the bounty of your garden has you thinking you need to slave over a hot stove and pull out a pressure canner, it's time to introduce yourself to the joys of refrigerator pickles. No cooking, no hot kitchen, no sterilizing jars. Simply mix the ingredients and pour over your jarred pickle wedges and put in the refrigerator for a day. Easy!
The last days of summer are upon us. That means it's time to enjoy homemade ice cream. If you haven't tried making it before, now is the time. If you don't have a machine, that's no excuse! We've got directions for homemade ice cream ... with or without a machine.
Picking out the best BBQ sauce recipe is like trying to decide which of your children you love the most. It's just not that cut and dried. Get some insight into the different kinds of sauces and a good, basic sauce recipe for you to experiment with to find your own version of best.