The subtle, fresh flavor of pineapple topping pairs well with the coconut crust. Sprinkle on a little toasted coconut to finish these gluten-free piña colada bars. I so love piña coladas. The flavor of a piña colada cocktail brings back memories of my summer in Nicaragua. I worked hard, loved hard, and left part of…
My favorite season of the year is the beginning of any fruit season. Blueberries are one of my absolute favorites and what better way to celebrate than with my favorite drink? Today the Blueberry Piña Colada makes its debut.
Cocktail or mocktail? This mango piña colada recipe uses fresh fruit and coconut milk. With just a few ingredients, you can whip this refreshing drink together in no time.
You just need a few fresh wholesome ingredients to make these Strawberry Piña Coladas. One sip, and just like that you’ll be transported to a tropical beach. It was the summer of ’99. Most of my summer was spent digging and leveling an area for a church floor in a third world country. We had…
This Kentucky Mule isn’t a traditional cocktail recipe. The smooth sweetness of blood orange pairs well with the bite of ginger beer and bourbon oak notes.
Am I the only stockpiler who panics when I see my stockpile dwindling? I know it’s a necessity for us right now but all I can think about is the fact I’m not going to be prepared with all this delicious summer fruit for winter baking, breakfast, and jams. With the list dwindling, I have…
I have watched one million and one videos on how to cut pineapple and finally found a way that makes my life easy… without cutting off a finger. The knives for this post were provided to me by Calphalon. All knife skills or lack thereof are my own. Fresh pineapple. I love it and hate…
Nothing says summer like sipping a cold drink while reading a good book, soaking up the sun on the beach, or tending to the garden. I am pulling together some of the best beverage recipes for summer, including my very favorite drinks. This summer I am filling mason jars with some of these summer beverages and…
Oatmeal is a hearty hot breakfast that’s affordable and convenient, but it can get boring quickly. Here are some fun oatmeal flavor combinations to jazz up your breakfast. My kids’ go-to breakfast is oatmeal. If you’re looking for a foolproof (and kid-friendly) way to make stove top oatmeal, this is it. If you’re looking for…
In my opinion, the best beverage to enjoy with a rich chocolate dessert is a kids’ favorite drink, milk. But sometimes you want to make it a little fancier, say, for a Valentine’s Day Dinner, or in-home date night. You don’t have to be a mixologist to make this cocktail recipe. Whipped Chocolate Milk is…
Blood Orange Sorbetto Cocktails remind me of early mornings on the Cape May Point just before sunrise. I hear my grandfather’s voice telling me to slow down, to absorb everything the seashore has to offer. I can vividly see the iridescent pearly pink and white seashells we gathered. I can hear waves crashing against the…
The food has long been cleared and everyone has recovered from their heaping lunchtime plates. The kids are tired and dirty. 500 games of horseshoes have been played, and the pool has lost its siren’s call. The sun is inching toward the horizon but it’s not yet time for fireworks or lightening bugs. It’s time…
Throwing together a Memorial Day Party? We’ve got you covered with stress-free party planning tips and a menu that will have your guests raving for the rest of the summer. Memorial Day Party Planning Party Prep Lists If you’re planning a party for Memorial Day weekend, these party prep lists will help you cover all…
I love bread – any kind of bread. I cannot imagine life without bread. It would be sad. Muffins are one of my favorite forms of bread because they don’t take as long to bake and they are already in individualized servings. My go-to muffins are blueberry and cornbread. LOVE them both so much, I…
Recently I received a package of Nutiva Products to try. The object was to create a recipe with the some of the products inside. I made a Hempseed Kale Pesto, a new Granola recipe and finally, my favorite thing – DESSERT. I love Nutiva products. They offer so many alternative baking solutions for people with…
As I was sitting here wishing I had a yummy milkshake it made me think of the last 10 years of my life. We never had much money – many times there was barely enough to pay the bills let alone extras. Imagine going through 2.6 years of pregnancy, (yeah, I added it up), 2.6…
