I don’t bake in the summer. It just doesn’t make sense, since the oven makes the kitchen so hot! Instead of the usual cake, muffins, and cookies that I make so often in the wintertime, during these hot months we’ll usually stick to fresh fruit (watermelon!), ice pops, and ice cream for dessert. That’s not […]
Food & Drink
Amp Up Your Iced Coffee
You know it’s summer when you can make the switch from hot coffee to iced! Making it at home is kind of a pain, though, and while I love a good iced coffee from my favorite café, it’s a little expensive to indulge in that often so it’s only a ‘sometimes’ treat. International Delight has […]
School’s out- time to #GrabSummerFun
Maya’s last day of school was Friday, and we celebrated. Yes. We. Did. Did this feel like the longest school year ever, or is it just me? Not that I have a lot to compare it too, as Maya’s barely a rising second-grader! I did think it was important to recognize and celebrate the wonderful […]
Avocado cream – a twist on guacamole
For a creamy twist on traditional guacamole, try this! It’s yummy with fish tacos. Avocado Cream Yield: 3 cups / Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 15 oz. sour cream (try V&V Supremo Crema Supremo or Crema Rancherito) 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 avocado, peeled and pit removed (add more if you want it extra avocado-y!) […]
Chicken parmesan with Hellmann’s
My daughters are notoriously picky eaters. And it’s not like the little one gets it from her big sister, as they’re complete opposites. Maura (4 years old) is all about pasta, tofu, potatoes, seafood… nothing green anywhere near her plate. Not even a tiny little pea. She loves sauces, though. Even spicy curries. Everything has […]
Starting our day… with Tropicana
How do my kids start their day? With a big breakfast. While our mornings are sometimes a little rushed, I always make it a point to sit down with the girls to eat at the table. As much as they’d like to watch cartoons, the TV stays off! We talk about what we’re doing that […]
