Drink Up the First Day of Summer Hi Reader! It's officially the first day of summer, though this heat wave we're in tells me it was summer way before today! On hot days I love to keep a pitcher of delicious drinks in the refrigerator to keep me cool and hydrated between glasses of water. Plus then there's always something ready for a last minute trip to the beach or pool. This week's new recipe is a blueberry lavender lemonade made with a quick homemade lavender syrup, whole fresh...

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...

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...