Parties are popping up everywhere this month, with graduations and weddings and anniversary celebrations happening. And to celebrate with a glass of punch is certainly appropriate and desirable in this case, thanks to the berries. I’ve rarely met a punch I don’t like, and though I’ll drink it in any colour, I prefer to tint mine with mostly natural ingredients. If you are not … Continue reading Sparkling Saskatoon Berry Punch
Rich tasting banana parfaits can serve as a healthy breakfast, energy snack, or crave-worthy dessert. Part smoothie, part pudding, part healthy dessert, it’s the peanut butter streusel that keeps me coming back for more. The streusel part of the recipe is triple the amount needed for a batch, which means you can save the extra streusel to have plenty on hand for next time and … Continue reading Banana Smoothie Parfaits with Peanut Butter Streusel
Few tastes compare to fresh blackberries picked on a warm summer day. When I played in the backyard as a girl, I would sometimes spy a ripe berry along the chain link fence and pop it into my mouth. Where I live now, blackberries don’t grow wild, but I haven’t forgotten their allure. I guessed that a cool dessert like mango lemon semifreddo would be enhanced … Continue reading Mango Lemon Semifreddo with Blackberries
It feels like summer already–after approximately one week of spring weather. So I would rather not fire up my oven, but eat salad more often instead. A salad a day is my goal, though I’m been rather lazy in pursuing it. So this time we have not just any salad, but one fit for a meal. And a fine one at that. To make this citrus-kissed salad even … Continue reading Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils, Wild Rice, and Orange Pecan Dressing
Picnics and potlucks, how I love them. Let me count the ways! But what to bring? Collected here are 15 fabulous recipes for celebrating the arrival of summer. These will help me (and you I hope) put together great picnic menus for the warmer months ahead. Vive la picnic! My top picks 1. Creamy Sweet Pea Salad 2. Tapas-Style Deviled Eggs 3. Mango Lemon Bars For salad lovers 4. … Continue reading 15 Favorite Picnic Dishes: A Summer Recipe Roundup
Deviled eggs can be enjoyed in at least 100 ways in my opinion. Taco seasoning, curry powder, or pesto sauce are just few possible variations on the standard recipe. This past weekend I enjoyed some topped with dill and a slice of sweet pickle. But olives are another way to add some Spanish flair to a such a classic picnic dish. And with olive tapenade, these … Continue reading Tapas-Style Deviled Eggs
Swirls and Spice 