May 20, 2013

7 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes for Summer

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Summer is here and watermelon recipes are at the top of my list for picnics and afternoons by the pool.  How can you go wrong when you start your recipe with sweet watermelon?  You can’t, I’m sure of it! Try Watermelon Pops or Watermelon Margaritas!   You’ll be able to create refreshing recipes to entertain all [...]

7 Sweet Punch Recipes {DIY Entertaining}

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Oh my gosh!  I could enjoy a glass of sweet punch right now!  These are the perfect recipes for a hot summer day, picnics, parties, weddings, or even an afternoon by the pool…that sounds good! I found some yummy and eye catching punch recipes to make you want to have a party just so you [...]

12 Sweet Spring Recipes

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Spring Desserts are beautiful and yummy!   Using seasonal fruit is a great way to make your dessert stand out in a crowd at the next picnic or party.  I love the hint of fruit and the spring colors of these recipes.  You’ll need to take a drive to your local fruit stand once you see [...]

Strawberry Cake Recipe

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Strawberry Cake has always been a favorite in my family!  Living in Florida it’s a tradition to take a day and pick strawberries until you have all available space in your car full.  Then there’s the Strawberry Jelly making, Strawberry Shortcake and of course, Strawberry Cake!  If you love strawberries, check out this beautiful Strawberry [...]

10 Sweet Lemon Recipes to Love

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When life gives you lemons, make one of these sweet lemon recipes!  These beautiful lemon treats are sweet with the zest of fresh citrus.  This collection of lemon recipes is perfect for those picnics and sunny days by the pool…well, I’m dreaming a bit now because it’s rather cold out today!  A girl can dream, [...]

7 Sangria Recipes to Savor

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You can go ahead and thank me now…yes, I am about to share 7 amazing Sangria recipes that will make you do a happy dance!  I happen to be a bit of a Sangria fan myself…we actually serve Sangria at Thanksgiving!  I do live in Florida where the palm trees sway and you need a [...]

20 St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipes

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Yum!  These St. Patrick’s Day dessert recipes are perfect for all those holiday parties.  They’re so easy you’ll feel like you found gold at the end of the rainbow…well, just maybe. Enjoy these sweet treats for all ages… Jello Cream Cake – Food Librarian Leprechaun Hat Smores – Hostess With the Mostess Thin Mint Truffles [...]

Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe

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Strawberry Jam is one of life’s little pleasures.  We always have fresh strawberries around when they’re in season.  This is one of the best things in the world to do with strawberries…for real!  You won’t believe just how easy it is tom make your own Strawberry Jam.   Strawberry Jam 2 quarts fully ripe strawberries [...]

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe {Homemade Goodness}

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There’s no better way to celebrate fresh strawberries all year long than with your very own homemade Strawberry Shortcake! Growing up in Florida and going strawberry picking almost every year of my life, I’ve learned a thing or two about these wonderful treats.  We always end up filling the whole trunk of the car with [...]

DIY Flavored Salt

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Flavored salt is an excellent way to kick up you next recipe.  You can cook with it or leave it for the finishing touch.  Oh, and doesn’t the little tin look amazing?!  Well, you can download the printables to create these at home.  What a great gift! Choose from Chipotle-Orange, Mesquite-Porcini and Chile-Lime!  Yum!   You [...]