During citrus season, recipes with Meyer lemons are divine, and my mom's lemonade recipe is no exception. This easy-to-make Meyer lemonade recipe is refreshing, sweet, tangy and oh-so-delicious.UPDATE: This post was originally written in 2011. Sadly, my mom died in July of 2017. I'm re-posting it now to honor her on … [Read more...]
The Best Root Beer Float Recipe
Cold root beer and creamy coffee ice cream! It doesn't get much better than a Coffee Root Beer Float! This really is the best root beer float recipe I've ever had! It's tried and true and is laced with wonderful memories.My grandfather made the best Root Beer Float ever. It wasn't the delicious vanilla and coffee … [Read more...]
Kona Coffee: Mountain Thunder in a Cloud Forest
Ever heard of a Cloud Forest? How about a Peaberry bean? Or the Kona Belt? Visiting the award winning, certified organic Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee farm, was on my list of things I wanted to do when we were in Kona, Hawaii earlier this month. It was the only thing on my list however, that I knew would be -- dare … [Read more...]
Best Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
And by "best," I mean my favorites. And by "Mother's Day," I mean a perfect excuse to make one of my favorite brunch recipes! (Not that you should ever need an excuse to eat fantastic food!) 1. Chocolate Hazelnut-Banana Waffles {Gluten-Free Recipe} 2. Buttermilk Baked French Toast with Bacon & Eggs 3. … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita Cocktail Recipe
My Mimosa Granita Cocktail is one of the most perfect, unique Mother's Day drinks! Refreshing frozen Mimosas can be sipped or eaten with a spoon, and they're absolutely lovely as part of a brunch menu. Here's what I want for Mother's Day . . . Number one is a given -- to be with my mom and to be with my boys. All … [Read more...]
27 of the Best Citrus Recipes!
Be it a Pixi tangerine, a Ruby grapefruit, or a big, plump Sumo, I love juicy, sweet, perfectly ripe winter citrus as much as I do a plum pulled right from its tree in the summer. My absolute favorite way to eat citrus is simply peeled and out of hand. That said, there are so many divine creations to be made with … [Read more...]
Top 15 Recipes for July 4th
These are my top recipes for July 4th! From cookies and popsicles, to grilled burgers and salsas, there's something delicious here for everyone at your party!What are you doing to celebrate the 4th of July? More importantly, what are you eating to celebrate the 4th of July? What am I eating? Again, I'm so glad you … [Read more...]
Iced Mocha Smoothie Recipe
When I go to a breakfast or brunch in someone's home, I expect coffee will be served. And if it's not, I regret that I haven't snuck in my coffee thermos from the car, to sip discretely while others drink their mimosas. My rule, if you will, is that if it's before noon, there should be coffee. And frankly, if it's … [Read more...]
Tropical Smoothie Recipe with Rambutans
There aren't too many recipes with rambutans, but they're the star of this Tropical Smoothie Recipe, which also includes banana and pineapple. It's perfect for a warm summer day! I exercise simply because I feel I should. I don't love it. On a good day, I like it. I trail run a few times a week, for about … [Read more...]
Rambutini: A Rambutan Martini Recipe
A Rambutan Martini Recipe -- I'm calling it a Rambutini. Fun! What is a rambutan, you ask? Have you ever seen one? Tried one? I'd seen these jewels before, but didn't know their name until last week when I was fortunate enough to learn about this super cool, exotic fruit from Melissa's Produce. A rambutan is … [Read more...]
