Inviting Party Platters
We’re in the midst of summer and it’s the perfect time to gather friends and family! I love to keep my summer entertaining super simple and party platters are the perfect way to offer an impressive spread with a minimum of fuss. I’ve gathered some inspiring assemblages for you here today, so you can plan …
DIY Summer Jams
It’s summertime in the south and that means a lot of canning and “putting up” fresh fruits and vegetables. While I can easily admit to have never actually made any homemade jelly’s or preserves. I can promise you, I am huge fan of eating them! As a little girl my YiaYia (that’s Grandmother in …
Summertime Ice Cream Treats
Great summers are filled with picnics, lazy days by the pool, and lots of ice cream. My three reasons why ice cream should be tops on everyone’s list as America’s go-to summertime favorite: 1. It’s hassle-free, effortlessly easy to prepare. 2. Flavors are literally limitless! 3. Nearby farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh ingredients. I make a basic homemade …
Inspired Summer Picnic Ideas
Summer is in full swing now that Memorial Day is behind us and I love to plan a picnic before the weather gets too hot to enjoy. Summer picnics are all about tasty foods, simple serving and presentation, and easy transportation and clean up. I rounded up some inspiration to keep your next picnic simple …
Sizzling Meals for the Grill
Grilled meals taste like summer to me. I love cooking outside – enjoying the summer weather and not heating up my kitchen. Also, grilling is usually a quick way to prepare food. Here are some of my favorite things to throw on the grill. I am a big fan of grilled vegetables. Gather some fresh …
Coastal-Inspired Decor
For many people, summer is the perfect opportunity to flock to the beach! Whether or not it’s in your schedule this year, you can find a way to bring a little of the beachy feel into your own home. Here’s a bit of coastal inspiration, and a few tips to make your home feel fresh, …
My Favorite Summer Recipe: Lemon-Cucumber Refresher
The dog days of summer have arrived. And when the temperatures heat up, I’m less inclined to heat up my kitchen, so we eat a lot of chilled salads and sandwiches and entrees fresh off the grill. But my favorite summer recipe of all time is this refreshing beverage, guaranteed to cool you off on …
Sweet Summertime Dessert Treats
Finally, we’ve hit the heart of summer here in the south, and the heat and humidity are in full force! And while this heat has slowed me down in some areas, the kitchen is certainly not one of them. Most weekends my extended family gets together at my Granddaddy’s for Sunday lunch after church. We …
How-to: Stress-Free Outdoor Entertaining
I love to entertain outdoors! It can be the simplest way to entertain, and who doesn’t want simple during the spring and summer months?? All it takes is some preparation and organization and you will be able to join your guests in the fun, instead of working throughout your party. I’ve pulled together my favorite …