I must admit that I am SO excited for fall!! Summer sure took its sweet time arriving in the Pacific Northwest this year and the hot summer days were a welcome change. But now that school has started, football season is here and we’re all settling into a routine once again I am ready for […]
After a very long food blogging break, I am back! Life is certainly crazy around here especially in light of the fact that we welcomed our fourth son into the world just over two weeks ago. But I miss blogging and there are quite a few recipes making the blog rounds that I am dying […]
I adore S’mores! But only when they are done correctly. To me that means a golden brown and gooey marshmallow. Not charred. Roasting a perfect marshmallow takes practice. Fortunately for me I am married to a man who worked as a Camp Counselor for 7 summers and he’s got his marshmallow roasting technique down to […]
Who doesn’t love pizza? Cooking Light does it again with another delicious, healthy and simple dinner idea and at only 8 WW Points per serving, it fits quite nicely into the program and allows you to eat pizza without a bit of guilt! Serves: 4 (2 pieces each) Ingredients 1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated thin-crust pizza […]
I think the best way to describe this is summer in a glass. It’s so refreshing and perfect for blackberry season. So make a batch, pour yourself some in a frosty glass and kick up your feet while you sway in your hammock or lounge by the pool. 6 cups water, divided 3 cups fresh […]
Over the weekend I hosted an ice cream social for some friends. It was SO much fun!! Definitely something I plan to do again in the near future. Ice creams included French Vanilla, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Northwest Blackberry with Dark Chocolate Chunks Toppings included brownie crumbles, cookie dough, sprinkles, hot fudge and caramel sauces, […]
One of my favorite things about living in Oregon is berry season! We have to be a bit patient as often our berries come late in the season; but it’s SO worth the wait. Our berries are plump, juicy and sweet… like nothing you can find in the store. Yesterday the boys and I ventured […]
Yes Sir-y… I have officially died and gone to ice cream heaven. When I first saw homemade blackberry ice cream on P-Dub’s site I knew I had to try it. I whipped up a batch today and made some modifications and literally licked the ice cream maker when it was done. Heaven. 2 pints fresh […]
Just in time for the Fourth…. a refreshing drink for those hot summer days! Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (4 cups) sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed 1 cup lemon sorbet 1 lemon, zested 1 1/2 cups cold water Watermelon wedges and mint, for garnish Directions In a food processor, blend watermelon, sorbet, and lemon zest until […]
Yum! Just saw this over on Martha Stewart’s website. Although I haven’t made it yet, I can tell by what’s in it that I would LOVE it. This is definitely on the top of my “to make” list. It starts out with a creamy base of marscapone cheese, fresh whipped cream and vanilla. Then you […]
