Recipes for Strawberry Season Hi Reader! Strawberry season has arrived in Michigan! For 10+ months each year our strawberries ripen on trucks enroute from warmer climates, but every June we're treated to local berries that have ripened on the vine. Kiddo and I will no doubt pick way too many strawberries over the next few weeks, which means I'll be pulling out all of my favorite strawberry recipes to use those berries. I have lots of strawberry recipes on my site, but the ones below are made...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome Summer! Hi Reader! Summer is here, so let's kick it off with a brand new cocktail recipe full of fresh ingredients, a fresh list of vodka cocktails perfect for summer, and (drumroll...) a new retail line! This Week's New Recipe Cucumber Martini with Elderflower This cucumber martini recipe - made with fresh cucumber - creates a light and refreshing cocktail that's ideal for sipping on a warm summer evening. Get the Recipe More Vodka Cocktails Vodka cocktails are super popular in the...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Cool Creamy Dips for Summer Hi Reader! My husband and I absolutely love smoked salmon dip, but it seems like as soon as we find one we like, something changes - the recipe gets a seasonal update; the deli we were buying it from closes; the restaurant we were enjoying it at takes it off their menu. For years I’ve been saying I’m going to make it myself, and I’ve finally taken the time to do it! New Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip This is the best smoked salmon dip recipe because it's easy,...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday and whether you're planning to treat the mom in your life to brunch, cocktails, or a homemade dinner, I have some easy and tasty recipes for you! Make them for yourself, for your mom, for the person who's like a mom to you, for your friends who are moms. They all deserve to be celebrated! Delicious Recipes for Mother's Day How to Create a Mimosa Bar at Home Get the Recipe Lavender Lemon Drop Martini Get the Recipe Pomegranate Lemonade Get the...
12 months ago • 1 min read
The Easiest Appetizer Ever Hi Reader ! Longer days have us eating dinner later, meaning there's plenty of time for an afternoon snack! Dips are my favorite way to keep a delicious snack on hand in the fridge for easy eating. Made with simple ingredients readily found at your grocery store and in your pantry, this week's new recipe is whipped ricotta dip - one of the easiest appetizer recipes there is. It mixes up in minutes using a hand mixer or food processor, then just chill (optional) and...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Easy Tropical Drink Recipes Hi Reader ! This week my daughter came home from the first day of school post-spring break asking for a piña colada mocktail and I joined right in. We are finally seeing some sunshine and warm days in Michigan, which has us all thinking about fruity, tropical drinks. This week's new recipe uses the same cream of coconut that I use in my piña colada recipe, but this time it's getting mixed with lime and tequila for a very grown up coconut margarita. I'm opting for a...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read