Fruit
Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Yes, I have a love affair of popsicles, and you most likely will find a new popsicle recipe every summer week on this blog. I just can’t help myself! They are so much fun to make and eat! I think these are particularly fun, just because they look so pretty and like you spent a long…
Read MoreStrawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade. Such a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up! Making lemonade is a great family activity. Call everyone into the kitchen, juice lemons, cut strawberries and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor! My kids are always excited to help with this treat and I have to admit, I am too, but that may…
Read MoreStrawberry Banana Popsicles
My kids look forward to summer… mostly for the popsicles. It’s the highlight of their day. And, really, what is better than playing in the hot sun, running home and cooling off with a fresh delicious popsicle? I love coming up with new varieties, and the kids love being the official taste-testers. They give…
Read MoreWine Soaked Peaches
This simple dessert has an air of elegance to it and is a delightful taste combination. We’ve enjoyed this on many occasions, my favorite is a low-key get together with friends, often BBQ-ing some Orange Chicken Drumsticks and playing a game of Settlers. Wine Soaked Peaches Ingredients: 2 peaches 2 cups moscato (approximately) Vanilla ice…
Read MoreSimple Strawberry Salsa
One of our family’s favorite foods for summer is a fresh salsa and this summer I was introduced to this gem: a simple strawberry salsa. Hello summer! Wow- that is good! The whole family enjoys this one, even my I-never-eat-salsa daughter loves it! This is a mild salsa, so if you like spice- definitely leave the seeds in…
Read More3 Super Simple Red, White and Blue Fruit Treats
When our family comes together to celebrate Memorial Day or Independence Day, I think it’s important to think about the reason we are celebrating. One way to do that is to serve patriotic colored treats to the kids and talk about the reasons we’re thankful for the freedoms we have in the U.S. My kids love…
Read MorePatriotic Fruit Salad with Spiced Rum and Honey
Our family is big on traditions. Instead of having a bunch of stuff, we bring simple traditions into our lives. On Memorial Day we try to remember those who sacrificed so much so we could have the freedoms we do. We do have a BBQ and enjoy family time. We try to always serve some sort…
Read MoreCaramel Apple Pancake Sauce
Weekends are a great time to come together as a family, take your time and create a delicious meal together. Breakfast is a perfect meal to prepare together, especially with little ones. Making pancakes, scrambling eggs and slicing fruit is simple and easy for kids to help with. Our family loves having a big breakfast…
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