Next time you are thinking that the only way to make the kids happy this summer is to fill them with chips and soda, consider the value of teaching them how to make and enjoy healthy snacks that bring a nutritional boost with them.
A tall icy glass of lemonade is part of what summer is all about. So why not capture some of that refreshing flavor in a little cookie? The result is a sweet treat you'll want to have around well past the season for enjoying lemonade in the park!
Warmer weather and Memorial Day right around the corner calls for summer food. Why not try your hand at a surprisingly simple crab cake dish with fresh greens and spicy garlic aioli? It's just what the chef ordered for making summer seem like it's already arrived!
A fun new product makes summertime treats quick and so easy, a kid can make them! Find out more about how you can make all kinds of homemade frozen treats in minutes without using electricity. The unit can make up to three pops before it needs to be refrozen and can quickly make striped pops, yogurt pops, or flavored core pops.
My nod to late summer soup comes in the form of a chowder that's been kissed with just a bit of cream, is packed with great garden vegetables, and packs a lot of smoky flavor from bacon and smoked paprika. Add some tender shrimp right at the end and you've got a chowder that's giving more than a subtle nod to the season. It's enthusiastically head-banging!
Tomato season is in full swing and that means taking a little time to find great ways to showcase them fresh from the vine in everything from salads to sandwiches without sacrificing the taste of summer that's held in every bite.
Warm weather brings thoughts of cool food and recipes that don't require a lot of indoor cooking. Who wants to tend a long, slow cooked meal when the sun is out and the warm weather beckons?
Summer is a busy time of the year for most everyone and, if you're like me, you want to be able to enjoy your time without spending money on things you don't need or can easily make yourself. So it's time to share some tips for some of my favorite time and money savers.
Get secrets to making the perfect frosty summer drink in this great guide to figuring out how to blend drinks and tweak existing drinks to improve flavor, texture, and more. Plus, get a bunch of great recipes to get you on your way to a cooler summer.
Blackberry season means straining yogurt to make my favorite weekday breakfast. Is it worth the extra time to make Greek-style yogurt? Yes! Yes, it is. Just add fresh berries and honey and you'll be wanting it every morning.
