July means that it is hot. July means that we’re in the heat of summer (bring on the tomatoes, peppers, squash and berries). July also means that we’re all craving beach time and seafood. For those of us who don’t get to have beach/seafood time but once or twice a season, here’s a cheap, quick […]
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Ingredient of the Month: Blackberries
I’ve created a nice annual tradition for the past two years: blackberry picking at a local farm. Right before or on the 4th of July, I hop in the car and drive about 15 minutes south (I think) to this quaint farm where there are dozens of rows of blackberries and sometimes blueberries and raspberries. […]
Tea IQ: Basics of Brewing
Tea IQ is a series that explores how to be a smarter tea drinker. Today, Lizzie from Bedford Cottage Tea House (who is a tea and baking aficionado and also studied abroad in Oxford with me) shares some tea brewing wisdom. Hello, think fruitful readers! This is Lizzie from Bedford Cottage Tea House, a blog dedicated to […]
4th of July Grill-Fest
Fourth of July is tomorrow…and there’s still time to make a quick meal plan for the big day. Seriously- even if you can only make 1 grocery run, you’ve got this. Especially if you have a grill. It’s the perfect time of year to utilize your grill for every part of the meal. I mean […]
Heavenly Local Cupcakes
Ya’ll probably know by now that I love supporting local. I’m also a fan of supporting local businesses and women who start their own businesses. And I’ve got a serious sweet tooth. Put all of those things together, and it makes sense why I would want to bring to light a baker like Heavenly Cakes by […]