I'm not a big drinker--I do love me a margarita now and then and nothing beats an ice cold beer in the summer. I tend to like lighter, refreshing drinks. And I'm not big on beers with anything added into them (like oranges, lemons). So I was skeptical when my neighbor handed me … [Read more...] about Summer Shandy Strawberry Lemonade Punch
Summer Fun
Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – Kid-friendly Refreshment
I have a lot of fun testing and creating cocktails for my blog. Maybe a little too much fun! When my girls see me ooh and aww over yummy concoctions they always ask me, "Is this a grown-up only drink?" Yesterday, trying to relax from a bad day, I decided to make one of my favorite frozen cocktails, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – Kid-friendly Refreshment
Tips to Pick and Store the Freshest Summer Fruit
Here in North Carolina the state’s 50,000+ farmers produce over 80 different kinds of commodities. This includes over 50 different types of produce, making NC one of the most diverse agricultural states in the country! (You can't beat our fresh fruit and vegetables, IMHO!) To see what fruits and … [Read more...] about Tips to Pick and Store the Freshest Summer Fruit
Tangy Apple Slaw
A few years ago I was fortunate enough to be a participant in the Food Lion Cook Off. The cook-off was like Master Chef, blogger edition. There were two teams of three bloggers who battled it out for the best plate of food. We had no idea what ingredients we would have to work with until we got onto … [Read more...] about Tangy Apple Slaw
Bison Atomic Fireburger with Sweet Potato Tots Waffle Bun
It's that time of the year again. May is Burger Month! I'm super excited to be participating for my 3rd year! Remember my Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger 2017? And last year, my burger was one of my favorite recipes of the year, The Heavenly Hangover-Helper Breakfast Burger. Still love those … [Read more...] about Bison Atomic Fireburger with Sweet Potato Tots Waffle Bun
Fresh from the Farmers Market: Jalapeño Popper Burger Bombs made with NC Beef from D’s Beef and Bees
If you have followed me for any length of time you know that I am NOT a morning person. I have to wake up at 5:45 am every weekday to make sure my 17 & 15 yos get ready for school. I go back to bed until 6:45 am when I wake up my middle schooler. Back to bed again and up at 7:20 am to wake up … [Read more...] about Fresh from the Farmers Market: Jalapeño Popper Burger Bombs made with NC Beef from D’s Beef and Bees