No matter what time of year, it’s always a good time to have a picnic. Labor Day is this weekend and most think of it as the last official weekend of summer.approaching, why not start planning ahead to have a menu full of patriotic picnic foods that are perfect for sharing? The more that you…
Poke cakes are one of those desserts that are just so simple, it’s almost silly. I love having the option for a Poke Cake to take to a family gathering or outdoor BBQ because it literally takes no time at all and tastes perfect each and every time I make it as well. If you’ve…
Ah, asparagus. The seasonal vegetable that tastes amazing cooked so many different ways. Grilled, roasted or even added to a simple stir-fry, you just can’t go wrong when you spruce up your meals with asparagus. Some prefer it whole, while others like it chopped and diced and added as more of an accent of flavor….
Summertime means berry time, and berry time means that there is an abundance of ripe and fresh blackberries just waiting to be picked! But what happens when you pick those blackberries and just can’t decide a use for them all? You start making cocktails, that’s what happens! Give your taste buds a treat with these…
Just in time for summer and the 4th of July – 12 red, white, and blue desserts. Not only will these add the patriotic colors to the table, but be yummy to serve and eat. Here’s a round-up of some of the best I found. Star Spangled Brownie Pizza by The Farm Girl Gabs…
What is the difference? Do you know the difference in a Macaroon and a Macaron? Well, besides the distinct pronunciation, they are very different. Both are egg white and sugar based but it stops there. Some of my favorite Macarons have been served during tea time during a Carnival Cruise – oh how I…
As part of our recent outing of playing tourist in our hometown, A tour and tasting at Chattanooga Whiskey was on our list. There’s so many great local places to visit so why not plan a stay-cation or even a weekend away, in your own hometown. Look soon for my top places to visit in…
Is planning meals sometimes dreaded just because you are tired of preparing the same thing? Or you can’t think of something new which is easy to make and your family would eat? I got inspiration recently for this Tuscan Style Roasted Chicken from several TV shows. I had the cooking channel on last week, and several…