Hi Reader, I just got back from CA for my nephew's wedding in Sonoma, which was wonderful. And my husband and I hit a Dodger-A's game in Sacramento. We had great seats and it was so fun seeing my Dodgers up close! 4th of July is just days away, so I thought it would be fun to take a look at last month and see which recipes resonated with people the most. The (5) recipes below were the most popular across all platforms, including email, Google search, Pinterest and social media. Some recipes...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A few weeks ago I shared summer salads that count as dinner, and it got me thinking...I have a lot of protein-packed salads on the site! I decided to round them all up into one collection to make them easier to find. You'll find over 15 delicious and incredibly satisfying salads that you'll want to make on repeat this summer. Whether you're meal prepping for lunch or preparing a light yet hearty dinner, you'll find the perfect recipe(s). Scroll down to check out the entire...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, America's 250th birthday is almost here! While I'm not hosting the celebration this year, I thought it would be fun to share what I would serve just in case you need some ideas. I am bringing a side dish and dessert to friend's barbecue and am thinking about a new recipe for BLT pasta salad. If I love it, I'm sharing it with you next! Scroll down for the recipes, and you can also access my entire collection of summer recipes here. What are you making for the 4th? Hit reply and let...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It doesn't get better than a dessert packed with summer fruit, and I'm sharing a few of my favorites below. They're so good, they're worth turning on the oven for! A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of my homemade whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch. Which one are you making first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy baking! Marcie My favorite summer fruit desserts Blueberry Crumble Bars These are the perfect ratio of jammy blueberry filling and buttery oatmeal crumble....
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My husband's Father's Day gift is the same every year...I make him (and the family) whatever he wants for dinner and dessert. It's always something grilled and potatoes in some form, and I never even need to ask him what he wants for dessert. Scroll down to see which recipes won out this year! I've also got one brand new recipe below, so be sure to and check it out. What are you making this weekend? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie My Father's Day Menu Grilled BBQ...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I eat salads every day, so I change things up a lot to keep things exciting. That's not hard to do with all of the gorgeous summer produce at my finger tips. I love everything from chopped salad, fruity salads and even salads without lettuce. Given my daily salad habit, I couldn't live without my OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner*. It doubles as a fruit washer and an easy way to store your vegetables! If you like salad as much as I do, check out my collection of Summer Salad Recipes....
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We've got beautiful weather here in Boise, which means I want to spend more time outside enjoying it. Translate that into I want to spend less time in the house (or hovered over the hot grill) cooking! I've got some easy summer dinner recipes below that will help you do the same thing. Scroll down for all 5 recipes, and you can also access all of my dinner recipes here. I've also got one brand new recipe and an updated recipe below, so be sure to scroll down and check them out....
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It was an exciting weekend! My youngest son got married to the most wonderful woman on a rooftop in downtown Boise. It was the perfect day and we had a fabulous time celebrating with friends and family. We spent two fun filled nights celebrating, and it was so special having everyone in town to share this occasion with us. Now that the wedding is over, I'm back to focusing on creating summer recipes that are perfect for warm weather. When the weather is really hot, I crave salad...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is a BIG weekend for my family -- my son is getting married to his college sweetheart! We're so happy for them, and I'm thrilled that I'm going to have a daughter. She is wonderful, and I'll share more details next week! For now, I thought it would be fun to take a look at last month and see which recipes resonated with people the most. The (5) recipes below were the most popular across all platforms, including email, Google search, Pinterest and social media. I think it's...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read