I admit, I rarely drink alcohol anymore. When my daughter and son-in-law prepare cocktails, they typically make me a mocktail instead. These days you can enjoy a mocktail that tastes just like it's alcohol-filled counterpart or even better. Here's a fun fact: According to Psychology Today, … [Read more...] about Sunshine Grapefruit Mocktail Recipe
Food and Recipes
The I Heart Naptime Cookbook: Review
If you’re a fan of Jamielyn Nye’s blog, I Heart Naptime, you’re sure to enjoy her new cookbook. The concept behind her blog is that naptime is a special time for moms, an indulgent hour to relax, cook, bake, and do some fun crafts. Her cookbook carries this concept from the internet to the printed … [Read more...] about The I Heart Naptime Cookbook: Review
Unstuffed Green Pepper Soup Recipe for the Slow Cooker
How many of you enjoy eating stuffed green peppers? You know, the green bell peppers that you hollow out and stuff with a rice, hamburger and tomato sauce based filling, and then bake in the oven? Well, if you love those bell peppers stuffed, I think you'll love this slow cooker recipe to make this … [Read more...] about Unstuffed Green Pepper Soup Recipe for the Slow Cooker
Chilled Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Soup Recipe
It can be difficult to remain calm, cool and collected in the midst of summer's longest, hottest, and stickiest nights. One key to beating the heat is to stick with refreshing, chilled eats. However, some of the best chilled treats like ice cream, Italian ice, ice cream sundaes, etc. can be packed … [Read more...] about Chilled Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Soup Recipe
Little Black Dress Rosé is the Perfect Summer Accessory
A trend that I’ve spotted this summer and actually over the last few years is the popularity of Rosé wine. Rosé consumption has actually been on the rise for the last decade and the United States is currently ranked as the world’s third largest producer of rosé wine and is gaining ground as the … [Read more...] about Little Black Dress Rosé is the Perfect Summer Accessory
Green Lentil Vegetable Lasagne for Two Recipe
How many of you knew that National Lasagna Day was back on July 29th? I didn't know that, but then again, every day seems to be a national day for something, so it's hard to keep track of them all. For those of you who love lasagna and looking to give it a healthier twist, I think you'll enjoy … [Read more...] about Green Lentil Vegetable Lasagne for Two Recipe
3 Delicious Watermelon Beverage Recipes
Watermelon, it's something that I look forward to every summer season. Sure, you can buy it in the grocery store year round...but nothing says summer more than biting into a homegrown watermelon! I love them very ripe, juicy and packed full of flavor. Here are a few fun watermelon facts: * Over … [Read more...] about 3 Delicious Watermelon Beverage Recipes
Lemon Muffins and Peach Lemon Iced Tea Recipes #FoodieFriday
We are now into the dog days of summer and even though we're approaching the end of August, things are still hot & steamy around here. During the hot summertime months, I love to cool off with some homemade lemonade or iced tea. To go along with my icy-cold beverages, I enjoy a great tasting … [Read more...] about Lemon Muffins and Peach Lemon Iced Tea Recipes #FoodieFriday