Organic Tropical Fruit Basket From ProFlowers

We received a free Tropical Organic Sampler basket from Proflowers.com a couple weeks ago, for review. I was impressed with all their fresh fruit baskets, so it was hard to pick one to sample. Here’s what we received: I have to say the fruit was all delicious, I would love getting a basket like this [...]

Rosemary Shortbread Cookie Recipe

I’m a really big rosemary fan. It’s one of my favorite herbs, I buy at least one rosemary plant every summer. Today I have a shortbread cookie infused with rosemary. I really love the citrusy woodsy flavor the rosemary adds to the shortbread, it’s a wonderful combination. I got the basic recipe from a friend [...]

Summer Grilling Recipe~ Chili Glazed Beef Ribs

Summer is officially here! Woot! 4th of July celebrations are coming up fast! It’s my favorite time of year for inviting over friends and neighbors for some grilling bbq fun. Here’s a finger-lickin’ barbecue recipe for your next cookout. You don’t have to be a pitmaster to make this easy recipe for Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs [...]

8 Yummy Summer Strawberry Dessert Ideas

It’s strawberry season! The strawberry season here in Ohio is starting to wind down, but you’ll continue to find good deals on strawberries at farmer’s markets and local groceries for several more weeks. If you’re looking for a way to use up all those yummy fresh strawberries, check out some of the ideas below. 1. [...]

Father’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Toast fathers everywhere with these refreshing summer cocktails courtesy of Tommy Bahama Rum. Rum a part of our history, that goes back to our founding fathers. When celebrating his inauguration in 1789, founding father George Washington not only demanded that barrels of rum be present to celebrate. From Tommy Bahama: Made in Barbados at the [...]

World Cup Cocktail Recipes

Are you a soccer fan? World Cup soccer (or football in the rest of the world)  kicks off this Friday in South Africa! Blue Ice American Vodka sent me a full  menu of colorful cocktails celebrating this years events. The cocktails feature spirits from the countries of this year’s most talked about contenders. I plan [...]

Summer Grilling~ Spicy Barbecued Pork Loin

I have a yummy summer grilling recipe today that would be the perfect addition to the menu for your Father’s Day cookout. This delicious recipe is courtesy of Tabasco. This is truly a no-fuss recipe combining classic barbecue flavors with a touch of heat with the Tabasco sauce. The results are a tasty tribute to [...]

Nearly Wordless Wednesday~ What’s Blooming In My Garden

I love my garden this time of year, it’s loaded with fabulous blooms! Here are just a few of my favorites right now. The hydrangea is looking fabulous! I really need to clip some and press it or dry it for crafting later, but I’ve been too busy enjoying it in the garden to take [...]

Strawberry Dessert Idea: Mini Chocolate Strawberry Trifle

I decorate cakes and cupcakes on a regular basis. Whenever I have cake scraps leftover, I usually throw them in a container and store them in the freezer to use later. Sometimes I end up using them in other cakes, sometimes I end up throwing them out after a few weeks. This time of the [...]

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

My sister makes the most fan-tabulous hash brown and cheese casserole! It’s super simple to make, just combine everything into one casserole dish and pop it in the oven, set the timer and you’re done. Sometimes I add a little ham, but usually I make it just like the recipe below. It’s wonderful during the [...]

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