Take full advantage of sweet summer corn and make of batch of this delicious Fresh Creamed Corn. This classic American side dish will be a hit at your next barbecue. I’m not sure why everyone waits until Thanksgiving to make or serve creamed corn? Late summer is the perfect time to take advantage of summer’s most prized gift…sweet corn. Nothing…
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Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktail
Serve these Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktails for brunch or on the patio for a perfectly crowd-pleasing sipping experience. Who else loves brunch? I think of it as the ideal meal for any type of daytime entertaining, where two meal periods can be combined into one wonderful feast. Brunch is more than often a casual get-together, enjoyed on weekends or vacations where…
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Roasted Garlic Bruschetta
Roasted Garlic Bruschetta, the perfect party appetizer that can be made mostly ahead of time. This elegant dish shines brightly with the simplest of ingredients. I’ve always been slightly obsessed with bruschetta as an appetizer, the freshly chopped tomato-basil version served at most Italian restaurants. Bruschetta bites are always a good and welcome treat to start off any meal. However,…
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10 Kitchen Essentials That Spark Joy
Ten of the best Kitchen essentials I choose NOT to live without. Each one of these items makes my time in the kitchen quintessentially easier and therefore a little more joyous. It has taken me a long time to say goodbye to many non-essentials in my kitchen. I’m amazed at the accumulation of gadgets, appliances and other items I simply…
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Where to Eat, Play and Sleep in Boston, Massachusetts
Having visited Boston five times in the past twelve months, I’m finally ready to give some of my recommendations on Where to Eat, Play and Sleep in this amazing, historic and iconic, New England destination. Honestly, it’s hard to know where to begin. After visiting Boston five times in the past twelve months, with an average trip lasting about ten…
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Last Minute Chili Dip
Last Minute Chili Dip is the perfect dish to make for a last-minute party invitation, drop-in company, impromptu pool parties and swarms of teenagers who might have descended on your home. If you’re a mom of teenagers you learn to be prepared for almost anything. Last Minute Chili Dip has saved me on several occasions when a gaggle of starving…
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Orange and Avocado Salad
This refreshing Orange and Avocado Salad makes a colorful and flavorful lunch or dinner meal salad. I especially love this salad served as a side dish with a Mexican-inspired meal. If I had to pick only one canned fruit to eat for the rest of my life, it would be mandarin oranges. I’ve always been obsessed with the flavor of…
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Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing
Jazz up your favorite salad with this semi-homemade Tangy Honey Lemon French Salad Dressing . This zippy salad dressing is tastebud tingling and comes together quickly with staple ingredients. Salad is often my go-to lunch. Since I mostly work at home, it’s often the easiest thing for me to throw together. I always have lettuce, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs and other…
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