The warm summer months bring forth a bountiful fare of fresh vegetables to our kitchens that are easy to prepare and bursting with possibilities. These simple dishes have a robust flavor when combined with fresh herbs and delicate cheeses in a colorful medley. This recipe for grilled summer vegetables can easily be tweaked to accommodate…Continue Reading “Grilled Vegetables with Goat Cheese”
Quench your thirst on July 4th by mixing up a bit of nostalgic Americana with a twist. Store bought lemonade gets an upgrade by adding frozen blueberries, a generous amount of vodka and just a bit of basil. Serve up in a glass milk bottle with a festive straw. Pairs well with a fabulous…Continue Reading “Vodka Lemonade”
A seasonal fresh flower arrangement is the perfect compliment to any home’s interior. Creating your very own custom arrangement may seem like a daunting task, but by following this simple three-step method; you will have camera ready arrangments on standby. MATERIALS: Fresh cut flowers and foliage Garden sheers or sharp scissors Twine or rubber band…Continue Reading “Flower Arranging”
The Virginia House-Wife is one of America’s very first housekeeping and cooking how-to publications. Written by Mary Randolph and published in 1824, The Virginia House-Wife called for inexpensive ingredients that anyone could purchase to prepare impressive meals with limited time in the kitchen. It’s publication also popularized the widespread use of over 40 new vegetables….Continue Reading “Fourth of July Menu”
Soon the skies will be bursting with glittery pops of vivid color to celebrate America’s birthday and so too will your holiday table. Summer casual doesn’t always have to mean checkered table cloths and plastic ware! Bring an opulent touch of “Backyard Chic” to your Fourth of July celebration befitting a bygone era by combining…Continue Reading “Fourth of July”
Who can resist a crispy, scrumptious salmon burger? The secret to this quick and budget-friendly burger is the use of simple canned salmon. Loaded with brain boosting omega-3, canned salmon is more nutritionally rich in comparison to its fresh counterpart. The creamy lemon-garlic aioli is a tart, savory upgrade from boring tartar sauce and pairs…Continue Reading “Salmon Croquette Burgers”
Refreshing summer slaw is a thing of beauty. Fresh vegetables plucked from the garden; marry together in a cool, crisp cabbage salad that’s irresistible. Herbs such as mint, basil, and cilantro add an incredible depth of flavor only enhanced by an Asian inspired dressing. Crunchy ramen and sunflower seeds add that extra bit of salty…Continue Reading “Asian Summer Slaw”
Mangos and avocados marry in this cool, refreshing salsa that is perfect for dipping or riding sidecar to any tex-mex inspired dish. Roughly chop fresh, vividly colored ingredients into chunky bits bursting with flavor. The result is as visually appealing, as it is delicious! RECIPE: 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 avocado, diced 1 cup…Continue Reading “Mango-Avoacdo Salsa”
Summer grilling season has arrived. Step away from the mundane burger and hotdog staples with these super delicious and flavor-packed grilled, stuffed bell peppers. A hearty filling with a tex-mex twist pairs perfectly with the char-grilled taste of the pepper. For a burst of color, consider using red, orange, or yellow bell peppers instead of…Continue Reading “Grilled Bell Peppers”
For the most part, OSB board is considered just a heavy duty and super functional component in the building process. But a simple piece of plywood can be so much more than that. For instance, it can be crafted into a beautiful, indestructible placemat perfectly suited for all those al fresco dinner parties this summer….Continue Reading “Plywood Placemat”