Sweet Recipe: Pretzel & Peanut Butter Overload BarsSweet-and-salty treats have been my weakness lately. When sharing this fact with friends, I have learned that this is a weakness shared by many. I have been snacking on way too many caramel pecan pretzels lately! I recently set out to create peanut butter cookie bars. I happened to glance…
Meal Plan: Seaside Cuisine RecipesAs the saying goes, "There are plenty of fish in the sea," but we aren't talking in a dating capacity. Fish, shrimp, lobster, and more underwater creatures create marvelous dishes. Seafood has many positive benefits, mainly a great source of omega-3. Though seafood dishes can sometimes be a bit…
Kids Craft: How To Make Edible Pudding PaintOutdoor parties are a great way to keep the kiddos entertained during these summer months, but it can be hard to find something to keep each kid occupied during those parties. I have found that not every child wants to play in the water, not every child wants to…
Recipe: Panzanella “Italian Summer in a Bowl”This summer my vines are bursting with tomatoes and the basil is a deep green. With the hot summer night heat, it is the perfect time for panzanella. This Italian bread salad is the quintessential summer lunch or dinner side dish. It's an easy mixture of ripe tomatoes, red…
Recipe: Easy and Inexpensive Homemade HummusI don't have time to be uber-frugal and make everything from scratch, and I don't have the funds to go wild on convenience food purchases. So I tend to do the math, multiply the dollars and cents to decide which of our favorite dishes are best made cooking from…
