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
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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
A Traveler’s Guide to Balinese Street Food
There are many places that I’d love to visit someday and Bali has always been one of them. From its beautiful scenery and beaches to its unique food and festivals, it’s definitely on the “bucket list.” Since a trip to Bali isn’t in the cards anytime soon, I’ll have to settle for daydreaming and … [Read more...] about A Traveler’s Guide to Balinese Street Food
Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Grilled Veggies Recipe
We love pasta and eat a pasta dish at least three times every week. To keep things interesting, we are always trying out new pasta recipes, especially ones that contain veggies. Now that summer is finally here, this recipe would make a great dish on your dinner table for sure! Today's guest post … [Read more...] about Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Grilled Veggies Recipe
Back-to-School Breakfast with Barbaras Puffins Cereal
The early morning hours before school starts is one of the busiest's time of the day for my family. Everyone has to get up out of bed, bathe, get dressed, eat, brush their teeth and grab all of their belonging's & supplies for the day. In our home, everyone has less than 90 minutes to get all of … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Breakfast with Barbaras Puffins Cereal
Slammers Super Food Snacks is the Perfect Organic Treat for Kids
It’s that time of year again—bring on the school supplies, backpacks and lunchboxes—it’s time to send our little ones (and our not so little ones) off to school again. My son is going into 6th grade and still prefers to take a packed lunch. I’m constantly trying to find new and healthy items to pack … [Read more...] about Slammers Super Food Snacks is the Perfect Organic Treat for Kids
Chicken Buryani Recipe
Get ready to brag! You’re about to claim that you make the best Chicken Buryani on the block. You may not have ever made anything like this before, but it is sure to become a new family favorite. Don’t be afraid to spice up your routine. This dish is packed full of delicious flavor from the fresh … [Read more...] about Chicken Buryani Recipe
Strawberry-Habanero Preserves Recipe
How many of you make homemade preserves? Every year I help my daughter Shelly with her home canning projects and she often makes fruit preserves and cans them for the wintertime. A few weeks ago we got this guest recipe in our email and was asked to share it with all of you. One of the things I like … [Read more...] about Strawberry-Habanero Preserves Recipe