You’re just a few brushstrokes away from transforming that outdated, worn, or favorite piece of furniture. Painting the upholstery of pieces you already have is an easy and economical solution to expensive slip covers or hiring a professional. I’m sure painting upholstery sounds like an outlandish suggestion, but it’s actually much the same process as…Continue Reading “Painting Upholstery”
Juicy, sweet cantaloupes perfectly pair with cool cucumber and basil in this super simple salad. Toss with a bit of olive oil and a bit of lemon to create a flavor that exudes summer refreshment and leisure! RECIPE: 1 cantaloupe, cubed 1 medium cucumber, peeled & chopped 3 tablespoons basil, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice…Continue Reading “Cantaloupe & Basil Salad”
Purple hull peas are a staple on every southern table. Most often slow cooked with a bit of meat fat, and served up with a huge slice of cornbread. Peas have so much more potential than a side dish and are a great component added to a dip or appetizer. The French are famous for…Continue Reading “Summer Succotash”
Behind on a remodel or DIY project? Lure your closest friends and family into helping you by hosting a DIY dinner party. They won’t even know they are being put to work. Gathering groups around a central theme project is a great way to break the ice and create a lighthearted, engaging atmosphere. Consider pairing…Continue Reading “DIY Dinner Party”
Corn is one of those foods that is delicious just about any way you fix it, and summer just ain’t summer without it. My favorite way to prepare corn is to slather heavily with herb butter and roast it either on the grill or in an oven. Hang on to those husks folks! Roasting corn…Continue Reading “Roasted Corn with Herb Butter”
Sriracha chili sauce has such a great roasted chili flavor and just the right amount of heat. Stir up with a bit of mayo and you have the perfect sauce for dipping, slathering, or pouring! RECIPE: 1/2 cup mayo 1/4 Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice From these prices you can see that you can…Continue Reading “Sriracha Mayo”
It may seem a bit foreign to throw lettuce on a grill, but I can assure you it’s gonna take a boring salad to the next level. Slightly chare romaine on an open grill rack, and add some toppings like fresh summer tomatoes, blue cheese, and bacon. Equally delicious on its on with a drizzle…Continue Reading “Grilled Romaine Salad”
I have long been obsessed with figs. Delectable summer fruits, figs are perfect for preserves, cheese plates, and desserts abound. Luckily for me my dear friend Peggy, The Plant Ho, has a tree just off her deck that is loaded down with fruit. Upon a recent visit over the July 4th holiday, she graciously picked…Continue Reading “Fig & Rosemary Upside Down Cake”