This is a very simple summertime salad staple. A refreshing cool side for grilled meats and the perfect thing to take to a party. French Carrot Salad 5 large Carrots 1 large bunch Parsley (about 2 cups) 1/3 cup fresh Lemon Juice 1/3 cup Olive Oil Salt & Pepper (to taste) Peel the carrots. In …
Summer is prime time for reading! On the beach, by the lake, snatching a chapter on break at the Dairy Queen, up way past your bedtime (just one more chapter!) Here’s what I’ve been reading this summer. What about you? Any recommendations? Join me on Goodreads for more! Summer Days and Summer Nights Twelve Love …
Grilled Pork Loin 2 2 lb Boneless Pork Loin Roasts Spice Rub (your choice, I used this one) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Heat your gas grill to medium heat (about 400 degrees) Put your pork loin out for about an hour before you cook it. Remember, you shouldn’t put cold meat on the grill. It …
Officially, finally grilling season! Also known as, “No way, it’s too hot! I’m not going near my stove!” That being said, you don’t want to linger over the hot grill too long either. Lamb chops to the rescue! Grilled Lamb Chops 1-2 racks Lamb Chops (frenched and cut into chops) For the marinade: 1/2 cup …
I thought it impossible to make Rose wine any better. This was very refreshing last weekend, as we finally got to experience a warm evening. In a glass mix: 1 part Sophia Rose (or your favorite) 2 parts Berry flavored sparkling water (I used Talking Rain) 1 ice-cube (optional) Add a spring of thyme for …
Arnold Palmer was a championship golfer in the late 50’s and 60’s. His sporting legacy aside, the thing he’s famous for around here is his namesake beverage. Here’s my take: The Ultimate Arnold Palmer 8 cups double strength Brewed Tea 6 cups Lemonade (recipe to follow) Lemonade Zest and Juice of 8 large Lemons 3 …
This summer I’m going to a wedding and spending some time in Boston. Pretty summer hair styles that don’t take forever to accomplish are what I’d like. Like these! For more great ideas go to The Beauty Department, and A Cup of Jo
Someone asked why I wasn’t going to read all the classics, or train to run a half marathon or just, do something more meaningful than watch a new movie every Saturday. Having goals to fill your summertime is an undertaking that must be pleasurable to you. In other words, one woman’s Adrien Brody is another’s …
It’s almost summer! There’s only 4 more days of school left. Remember now was about the time you were hatching plots and planning adventures. You had plans big, big plans! You probably made a list of the things you wanted to do. How about you do it now? Like, right now. Make a list of …
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