Many moons ago, when I was in college, there was this "totally awesome" drink made out of Everclear called Purple Passion. It came in a 4 pack or a 2 liter bottle, tasted a little like grape soda on steroids and was very popular with college girls (of legal drinking age, of course) because it didn't … [Read more...] about Purple Passion Potion #5
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 kids see me oohing and awwing 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 … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – Kid-friendly Refreshment
Spice up your cookout with Watermelon Peach Salsa
Two of my favorite parts of summer are cookouts and freshly picked fruit... especially sweet, juicy watermelon and peaches. They are delicious when eaten by themselves. But when put together with a little spice, oh wow!! My girls LOVE this Watermelon Peach Salsa. When I make it, they don't … [Read more...] about Spice up your cookout with Watermelon Peach Salsa
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
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
Hassle-free Ice Pops Your Kids Will Love
Okay, who pissed-off Mother Nature? It is hot out there, people! PLEASE apologize to her, ASAP!! We have had higher than average temperatures all summer, and according to NOAA Climate.gov we will have hotter than average temps all summer long! Aside from one or two really nice, humidity-free … [Read more...] about Hassle-free Ice Pops Your Kids Will Love