School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning should stop. Parents will be looking for ways to keep their children mentally engaged with some of the extra time they have off. Of course, reading isn’t an on-off sport. Reading is year-round fun, relaxation and enjoyment. Reading is one of the best academic activities…
Summer Beers Are Here
Backyard barbecues and picnics in the park have returned for the summer. It looks like it’s going to be a hot one this year, so it’s time for some beer recommendations for when you need a cold one. Session Beers I’m a fan of hazy IPAs and I like to have one now and again….
Summer Fun Starts in the Kitchen Making Creamy Paletas
A summer treat that’s fun for kids and adults alike, paletas are easy to make and simply delicious. And while fresh fruit tastes best, you can also use 1 pound of frozen strawberries, thawed and drained on paper towels, in this recipe. Strawberry Cream Paletas Makes 6 paletas 3 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup…
Garlic Scapes Add Punch to Roasted Tomatoes
I visited a local farm on the weekend to pick some strawberries, and noticed that garlic scapes are in season right now. Garlic scapes are only in season for a short time, so I picked a bunch up with the idea of turning them into something fabulous. Garlic scapes are the stalks that grow from…
Making a Stone Fruit Mess
It’s summer, and I’m greedy. The stone fruit is impossible to resist right now. The farmers markets are teeming with peaches, nectarines, and plums. I oblige and bring home bags stuffed to the brim, only to return for more the next day. It really isn’t a challenge to slurp through the juicy bounty, but when…
Festive Cobbler for the Fourth of July
This blueberry cobbler is a quick summer dessert and an excellent way to showcase fresh, bursting blueberries under a pillowy crust. Everything can be mixed and headed to the oven within 10 minutes. Easy Blueberry Cobbler Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Serves 12 For the Filling 6 cups fresh blueberries 1 cup…
Fido and Fireworks
We can’t wait until dazzling colors burst forth from a blackened canvas of the night sky. Our anticipation builds with each ssssss and whizzzz heard as firecrackers rocket higher exploding in loud bangs and pops a moment before sparkling colors rain down. July 4th is the first big celebration of summer. We look forward to…
Zucchini ‘Burnt Ends’ With Herb Butter and Lemon
Your first zucchini of the season delights, as does your second, but by the fourth or fifth, you wonder why so many people have planted so much of a vegetable that is mild (almost bland) in flavor, soft in texture, and moist to the point of being watery. Russ Faulk knows why. Russ is the…
Funny Tiny Bike Bridge Challenge
The best game to challenge your confidence. Notice how it uniquely combines cycling and gymnastics? This should definitely be an Olympic sport!
Berries Give This Snack Cake a Bright Pop of Color and Fresh Flavor
This pretty, simple snack cake is a perfect way to use fresh summer produce! It’s also great for after school (or even for breakfast, if you’re in need of a special morning treat). The blueberries and raspberries add bright color and fresh flavor. You can substitute frozen berries for fresh if you like. Just thaw…
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