Hi there Reader! Helloooo, summer! ☀️ The days are heating up, so I say it's high time we celebrate (or cope?) with a brightly-colored, fruit-infused drink in hand. Shall we? I'm excited to share my favorite beverages to enjoy all summer long -- everything from frozen cocktails to fruity alcohol-free quenchers. 🍹 And let me tell you...while each drink is unique, they all have two things in common...1️⃣ they're ridiculously refreshing, and 2️⃣ they're highly recommended for poolside sipping....
3 days ago • 2 min read
Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... Featured Recipes Hawaiian Meatballs Tender homemade meatballs are smothered with a sweet and sticky, Polynesian-inspired pineapple sauce for a quick and easy dinner! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash Rounds This easy and addictive squash recipe requires just two ingredients: yellow squash and grated Parmesan! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Poppy Seed Dressing Easy to make from scratch using Greek...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. Homemade Gatorade This all-natural sports drink is loaded with electrolytes to hydrate and replenish, with no processed ingredients, artificial sweeteners, or food dye! READ: Homemade...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. {NEW RECIPE} Peach Burrata Salad This simple yet vibrant salad features gorgeous summer peaches and tomatoes accented with fresh basil, creamy and decadent burrata cheese, and tangy-sweet...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader! 🎶 Schooooool's...out...for...sum-mer! 🎵 Whether you've already crossed the finish line or it's so close you can see it, this school year is finally coming to a close! 👏 So just in time for summer break, I thought I'd share our favorite kid-friendly snacks and meals to make while the kiddos are home for the next few months. ☀️ These recipes are easy enough for kids to pitch in! And they're so delicious, they just might become the most requested recipes at your house. P.S. You...
10 days ago • 4 min read
Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... Featured Recipes Summer Pasta Salad Loaded with tender pasta and fresh summer produce, this vibrant pasta salad features corn, tomatoes, cucumber, nectarines, and fresh basil, accented with fresh mozzarella and dressed in a luscious white balsamic vinaigrette! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Frosé (Frozen Rosé) This frozen drink is as quick and simple as blending rosé wine with frozen strawberries for a sweet, slushy, boozy, and...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. {NEW RECIPE} Garlic Parmesan Chicken This from-scratch recipe is an easy yet elegant dinner featuring tender sauteed chicken in a creamy and flavorful garlic parmesan sauce. It's simple...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. Easy Blackberry Cobbler This easy, from-scratch, scrumptious summer dessert recipe features plump, tart blackberries ribboned through a layer of sweet, buttery, tender cake. Don't forget to...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader! Memorial Day is right around the corner, when we remember and honor those brave Americans lost while serving our country. ❤️ 🇺🇸 For many, next weekend also happens to be the "unofficial" start to summer. ☀️ So in case you're celebrating the latter with a picnic in the park, a backyard BBQ, or a poolside soirée, today I bring you 💙The ULTIMATE Memorial Day Menu!❤️ Of course, you don't need a special occasion or holiday to enjoy these tasty recipes...they'll fit right in with...
17 days ago • 3 min read