Summer days

Refreshing Roasted Georgia Peach Lemonade

One of my all-time favorite summertime drinks to enjoy on a hot day is lemonade. That was true up until I tried a new twist on my favorite drink… Roasted Georgia Peach Lemonade! It combines the freshness of my original favorite lemonade with a little hometown Georgia peach charm. This recipe is super easy to …

Labor Day Sweetness for Any Shindig

What will you be celebrating this Labor Day? Probably the most versatile of holidays, Labor Day really does offer something for everyone. Whether you’re kicking off the Fall season,  planning a summer sendoff, kick starting Fall football or simply supporting the American labor movement, chances are Labor Day has the celebration for you! Leaving us …

My Favorite Summer Recipe: Lemon-Cucumber Refresher

The dog days of summer have arrived.  And when the temperatures heat up, I’m less inclined to heat up my kitchen, so we eat a lot of chilled salads and sandwiches and entrees fresh off the grill.  But my favorite summer recipe of all time is this refreshing beverage, guaranteed to cool you off on …

Sweet Summertime Dessert Treats

Finally, we’ve hit the heart of summer here in the south, and the heat and humidity are in full force! And while this heat has slowed me down in some areas, the kitchen is certainly not one of them. Most weekends my extended family gets together at my Granddaddy’s for Sunday lunch after church. We …

How-to: Stress-Free Outdoor Entertaining

I love to entertain outdoors!  It can be the simplest way to entertain, and who doesn’t want simple during the spring and summer months??  All it takes is some preparation and organization and you will be able to join your guests in the fun, instead of working throughout your party.  I’ve pulled together my favorite …

Create Outdoor Bliss in 3 steps!

It’s getting warmer outside and you know what that means! Extend your living space outdoors. Eat outside, read outside, relax outside, play outside…just get outside! Creating an inviting outdoor space is easy. Follow these 3 steps and you’ll never want to go inside again! Step 1. Find affordable durable outdoor seating. Whether you want your …