Tag: summer
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END OF SUMMER SALAD
The end of summer is upon us. This end of summer salad is the perfect recipe to wrap up the summer. As a die hard lover of all things fall, I couldn’t be more excited about the changing season. To be honest, this was a weird summer for me. I went through a lot of…
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BLUEBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
This blueberry basil lemonade might be my favorite lemonade recipe. It’s so easy to make and the basil adds a tinge of savory to the sweetness of the blueberry and tartness of the lemons. It’s pretty perfect in my opinion. I was originally going to use strawberries but I didn’t want the lemonade to be…
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WATERMELON SALAD
For me, summers are all about salads. I love the challenge of finding different salads that don’t seem repetitive or boring. This watermelon salad is neither of those. If you’re looking to spice up your regular boring salad, look no further. This one is a gorgeous and delicious blend of whole and nutritious foods. I…
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PEACH CAPRESE SALAD
I’m a sucker for snacks. I’m more of a grazer than a meal eater so this peach caprese salad is right up my alley. I wanted to do a summer twist on a classic caprese salad and I thought what would be more perfect than adding peaches? It’s the ultimate summer snack. Traditionally, we’ve got…
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HOW TO MAKE SUN TEA
If you haven’t already put sun tea on your summer bucket list, here’s your nudge to do so. I didn’t grow up with this awesome tradition so I’m starting it now. If you’re like me and didn’t grow up with the magic of the sun brewing your tea, I’m going to show you how to…
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STRAWBERRY & ASPARAGUS SALAD
I’m cooking my way to happiness this summer. I’m determined to enjoy it and I have to admit that it’s going pretty well. This is definitely the summer of fruit and I think I’m going to make that a summer traditional from now on. Today I’m using fresh strawberries combined with cast iron roasted asparagus…
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S’MORES SKILLET COOKIE
Cookie + chocolate bars + graham crackers and marshmallows, yes. Yes. This s’mores skillet cookie is the ultimate summer cookie and I can’t get enough. I borrowed my skillet chocolate chip cookie to make this baby, but I left out the chocolate chips since I wanted to add the Hershey’s chocolate pieces on top. As…
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BUTTERFLY PEA & BLUEBERRY POPS
Have you tried butterfly pea tea yet? In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s an herbal tea that brews into a gorgeous blue color and turns a lovely shade of violet when acid (citrus or vinegar) is added. It’s currently a trendy tea in small cafes and specialty tea shops. The colors the tea produce is unreal.…
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WATERMELON ROSE TEA PALOMA
In my opinion, there’s nothing more summer than watermelon. It’s cooling, hydrating and provides essential nutrients and vitamins; it’s wonderful! If you’re looking for hydrating summer drinks, you should try this recipe: Watermelon Rose Tea Paloma. This recipe is for a mocktail (no alcohol) but if you’re looking for a boozy concoction, add a shot…
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COFFEE FUDGE POPS
It’s humpday and we all need an extra dose of caffeine to get us through the rest of the week, right? It may not be summer yet but I’m ready for it! Eating these coffee fudge pops brought a little bit of that summertime feeling to my day. This recipe will share some of that…