summer recipe

DIY Summer Jams

  It’s summertime in the south and that means a lot of canning and “putting up” fresh fruits and vegetables. While I can easily admit to have never actually made any homemade jelly’s or preserves. I can promise you, I am huge fan of eating them! As a little girl my YiaYia (that’s Grandmother in …

Fast & Fresh Summer Recipes

When the heat of summer sets in, I want to eat lighter foods. No casseroles or heavy sauces. I want fresh, bright flavors. Of course, with all the activities going on, the recipes need to be fast and easy to cook, too. Here are some fast and fresh summer recipes I love: Grilled vegetables make …

Creamy, Dreamy Summer Snacks

When merely stepping outside starts to feel like you’re entering a sweltering sauna and you simply can’t fathom the idea of heating the oven to upwards of 300 degrees indoors, reach for one of these easy, breezy, cool and creamy summertime snack recipes!  Ranging from a nostalgic take on the famed Orange Julius to a …

Inspired Summer Picnic Ideas

Summer is in full swing now that Memorial Day is behind us and I love to plan a picnic before the weather gets too hot to enjoy.   Summer picnics are all about tasty foods, simple serving and presentation, and easy transportation and clean up.  I rounded up some inspiration to keep your next picnic simple …

Healthy Summer Guacamole

 Tis’ the season for healthy eating! Summertime is all about feeling and looking great and what better way to do this than to mix up an easy, delicious snack to curb those unhealthy cravings.   Meet guacamole … your new favorite warm-weather snack. Not only is it super yummy, the avocado itself has numerous health …

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 …