Creamsicle pops taste like frozen sunshine. Who says that frozen treats jump off the menu in August? Not me! School is in session. We are back to work. So I say, let’s enjoy this summertime treat during the warm days of fall. What’s fun about the creamsicle pop is that it’s the best of two worlds. First, there’s … Read More
Bruschetta made with tomato and peaches is an easy and tasty way to get more plants on your plate. The traditional version has a tomato base. It’s often made with herbs like basil along with balsamic vinegar and garlic. In fact, did you know that bruschetta actually refers to the slices of bread and not the actual topping? … Read More
Pineapple Whip was all I heard the last time I was at Disney World. This cold, sweet and creamy treat was the number one request from the kids and the adults. It didn’t matter that the line was always long. No one asked for soda. No one asked for ice cream. It was all about the pineapple whip. … Read More
Elote salad is a fun take on the traditional elote that we love. It’s all at once sweet, sour, creamy and crunchy. If you have been to a street fair or food festival, you may have seen this delicious treat. Elote means corn cob. Made traditionally with roasted corn on the cob, cheese, mayo, lime and a kiss … Read More
Creamy lemonade was all the rage on Tik Tok in summer 2021. It is still on the list of summer must haves in 2022. The recipe is really easy. I made some creamy lemonade and added it to ice cube trays and even popsicle molds. I’m all about getting the most bang for my buck! Keep Cool With … Read More
Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I had … Read More
Golden beets never made it to my grocery list. Not when I had my first apartment and shopping was an olympic sport. Not even when I grew up and my palate had become what I considered sophisticated. Beets, both red and orange were on the no-go list along with asparagus and the Brussels sprout. They were pretty but … Read More
Juneteenth in my home means food, family and friends. This year, the United States, will recognize the holiday as a national event. Juneteenth falls on Sunday, June 19th. The official holiday is on Monday, June 20th and for most is a day off from school and work. About Juneteenth Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was effective on January 1, … Read More