Fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and basil tossed with olive oil and balsamic make the easiest summer salad. When the veggies are fresh from the farm, you really don’t need much else!
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Fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and basil tossed with olive oil and balsamic make the easiest summer salad. When the veggies are fresh from the farm, you really don’t need much else!
Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob! Learn the best ways to cook it, how to pick the freshest ears at the farmers market, the differences between yellow, white, and bi-color corn, and delicious ways to use leftover kernels in your favorite recipes.
These homemade Cheddar Chive Scones are buttery, flaky, and packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside a bowl of soup, they’re proof that savory scones can be every bit as irresistible as sweet ones.
This creamy homemade potato salad is everything a classic summer side dish should be. Made with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, green onions, and a sweet, tangy dressing, it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for cookouts, picnics, holidays, and family gatherings. One bite, and you’ll understand why this timeless favorite never goes out of style.
This hibachi fried rice is packed with shrimp, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vegetables for bold homemade hibachi flavor. Easy, delicious, and better than takeout!
This Ground Beef Taco Casserole is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner – cheesy, cozy, packed with taco flavor, and perfect for busy nights. Made with seasoned ground beef, beans, salsa, and melty cheese, it’s a family favorite that reheats beautifully.
Hydration, happiness, and a water bottle that rarely leaves my side! I drink water all day, every day – and honestly, I love it. From delivery jugs to my favorite reusable bottle, here’s why water is one of my favorite things.
From tuna melts to roast beef gooey goodness, sandwich melts are the ultimate comfort food. Try these 7 different types of melts for lunch, dinner, or to serve alongside a cozy bowl of soup.
Couch naps are the ultimate act of comfort – short, sweet, and soul-soothing. Here’s why they’re the best kind of rest.
Late August in Connecticut means sweaters and falling leaves, but I’m still slipping into my one trusty pair of flip flops. Holding onto summer until the very last moment.
Black raspberry ice cream is a summertime classic – tart, sweet, and perfectly purple. Discover why this flavor is worth hunting for at your favorite ice cream stand.
Farm-fresh corn, pick-your-own blueberries, sweet tomatoes and the world’s best oatmeal cookies. CT farmers’ markets? I’m obsessed.
Nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob! Learn the best ways to cook it, how to pick the freshest ears at the farmers market, the differences between yellow, white, and bi-color corn, and delicious ways to use leftover kernels in your favorite recipes.
Brining pork before cooking is one of the easiest ways to get juicier, more flavorful meat. Here’s why it works and how to do it at home.
What are your reasons to love summertime? Mine go back to childhood in Connecticut, where backyard adventures, family gardens, neighborhood games, and warm evenings created memories I’ll treasure forever.