10 of our most popular summer-themed recipes, tips, tricks, and more!
Summer is in full swing, and we're enjoying a bit of time with our families this week. We're sharing the 10 most popular recipes, tips, tricks, and ideas that you may have missed. From lemonade stand tips to tasty store-bought popsicle recommendations to watermelon...
5 fantastic dinners featuring summer veggies | 2021 meal plan ideas #27
We've been grilling a lot this summer and eating our fair share of tacos, too. But after my mom called, raving about the absolute perfection of the fresh veggies she got at the farmer's market this week, I wanted to focus on summer veggies for our meals this week....
The eco-friendly portable charcoal grilling system that saved my camping trip
Last week, we packed up our kids for a quick four-day camping trip to Crater Lake, Oregon. As I was prepping all of the meals -- which included all things that you could cook in a campfire for three meals a day -- it occurred to me that due to the wildfire...
5 cast iron skillet dinner recipes | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #26
As I was prepping camping meals for our impromptu camping trip last week, I got to thinking that I should totally be using my cast iron skillet way more in my everyday meal planning. There are a ton of benefits to cooking in a cast iron skillet, including the fact...
Thanks a lot, TikTok: Ramen Hack
So it's been a hot minute since we have have had time to try another TikTok recipe around here! My teen had his wisdom teeth out, then a little set back and now finally back to eating like "normal" - which means he is standing in my kitchen looking for something to...
How do you kill fruit flies? Use this fruit fly trap.
'Tis the season for delicious fresh fruit, which also means the perennial "how do you kill these darn fruit flies?" Google search. Please tell me I'm not the only one. Thankfully, our team has tried a few methods, a couple of which (the paper cone and the saran wrap,...
Fire up the grill and try these 5 easy grilled dinner recipes my kids love | 2021 Meal plan ideas #25
My dad grilled up the most delicious, juicy burgers on his charcoal grill for July 4th, and he inspired me to plan to grill all our dinners next week. Cooking outside keeps the kitchen cooler. There's almost no cleanup. And, of course, we get flavors you just can't...
How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
Delicious family-friendly recipes using July’s fresh produce | 2021 Meal plan ideas #24
My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage this week, and I'm seeing the most delicious peaches and tomatoes at local roadside stands lately. So this week I am going to be picking dinner recipes for my family that focus on July's fresh...
We found the easiest new way to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, right from home
When I found out that Terracycle and Calphalon have partnered on a new, absolutely free program to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, I immediately joined. We've been talking about somme of the increasingly eco-friendly changes we've all been making in our...
4 creative personalized party treats for your next goodie bags. Parties are back!
Guess what: Parties are back! Doesn't that sound great?? After so many months in quarantine, we're ready to celebrate, well, just about anything, and I know I want to make these moments extra special -- -graduation, birthdays, "we survived remote schooling" (thank you...
Making plant-based milk at home: 6 vegan milk recipes and all the equipment and tips you’ll need to DIY
I can say with all honesty, I never thought I'd be the person searching for ways to make plant-based milk recipes at home. But with a vegan husband and a child I suspect to be lactose intolerant, we drink a lot of plant-based milks in our house. While I've always...
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How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
We found the easiest new way to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, right from home
When I found out that Terracycle and Calphalon have partnered on a new, absolutely free program to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, I immediately joined. We've been talking about somme of the increasingly eco-friendly changes we've all been making in...
Try these 7 tricks to lighten up your favorite summer desserts
Oh hey, scorching summer weather! Wow, did that come on quick in some parts of the country. That also means I'm making a quick switch from baked goods to some lighter summer desserts. A winter of sheltering in place means we did more than our fair share of...
How to grill pizza: My family’s new summer obsession.
When my omniscient editor asked me to write a post on how to grill pizza, I literally yelled out loud, “YESSSSS!” In my short career of grilling pizzas, I have become obsessed. I honestly can't believe how satisfying and easy homemade grilled pizzas can be. And...
The coffee subscription customized around how you take your coffee. Oooh…
Of all the things we are going to keep from the past year, one is the new habit of making our own lattes, Americanos and even caramel machiato-whatevers...right at home. It saves us money, it's kind of fun, it lets us make them exactly how we want, and above all,...
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5 fantastic dinners featuring summer veggies | 2021 meal plan ideas #27
We've been grilling a lot this summer and eating our fair share of tacos, too. But after my mom called, raving about the absolute perfection of the fresh veggies she got at the farmer's market this week, I wanted to focus on summer veggies for our meals this week....
5 cast iron skillet dinner recipes | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #26
As I was prepping camping meals for our impromptu camping trip last week, I got to thinking that I should totally be using my cast iron skillet way more in my everyday meal planning. There are a ton of benefits to cooking in a cast iron skillet, including the fact...
Thanks a lot, TikTok: Ramen Hack
So it's been a hot minute since we have have had time to try another TikTok recipe around here! My teen had his wisdom teeth out, then a little set back and now finally back to eating like "normal" - which means he is standing in my kitchen looking for something...
Fire up the grill and try these 5 easy grilled dinner recipes my kids love | 2021 Meal plan ideas #25
My dad grilled up the most delicious, juicy burgers on his charcoal grill for July 4th, and he inspired me to plan to grill all our dinners next week. Cooking outside keeps the kitchen cooler. There's almost no cleanup. And, of course, we get flavors you just can't...
Delicious family-friendly recipes using July’s fresh produce | 2021 Meal plan ideas #24
My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage this week, and I'm seeing the most delicious peaches and tomatoes at local roadside stands lately. So this week I am going to be picking dinner recipes for my family that focus on July's fresh...
