by Caroline Siegrist | Jun 19, 2021 | Recipes, Holiday Cooking
While Juneteenth is (finally) getting a lot more attention now that it’s officially a national holiday, we all know that politicians need to do more than just declare it a national holiday — you can read more about that on Cool Mom Picks. Still, it’s...
by Kate Etue | Jun 11, 2021 | Meal Planning, Recipes
My kids finished school two weeks ago, and I have comfortably settled into the slower pace of summer. To be honest, I’d rather spend my afternoons at the pool with the kids than meal planning, so I’m working on setting up meal rotation this summer that...
by Kate Etue | Jun 7, 2021 | Recipes, Party!, Tips + Tricks
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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Jun 3, 2021 | Party!, Recipes, Shopping Finds
I am laughing so hard at these Cicada Ice Cream Sundaes, cleverly made by Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream in Arlington, Virginia. Next time I’m in the DC area I am 100% making a trip just for these. I mean, this is the Summer of the Cicada, right? Couple that...
by Kate Etue | Jun 1, 2021 | Recipes, Party!
This week I was flipping through my favorite cookbooks, looking for a fun dessert to make with my kids. After a year of baking our way through quarantine, I was feeling uninspired by all the cakes and cupcakes I saw. Then it hit me: I should be looking for tasty...
by Kate Etue | May 28, 2021 | Meal Planning, Recipes
I like serving light dinners for summer and even late spring. I know it’s not just me! Something about the warmer weather has me craving salads, fish, and light summer pasta salads that don’t leave me feeling heavy and bleh. So I’ve pulled together...