Blackberry Smash
I got together with DIY Cocktails and made a Blackberry Smash. (The name makes me think of the Hulk. “Hulk smash!”) We crushed the blackberries with a little simple syrup, …
Food/Drink
Food and drink
Blackberry Scones
Scones are one of those things that can either be wonderful or awful. They are either dry and gum up your mouth or they are lovely and soft. My mom’s …
Zucchini on Zucchini Raviolis
I made this recipe last night, and it was delicious. They are zucchini-stuffed raviolis topped with a roasted zucchini sauce. The recipe used five zucchinis, which is great since I …
What To Do With Carrots: Pickle Them
I seem to be having a bumper carrot year in my garden. No problem, I think I’ll pickle them. I’ve never pickled carrots before, but it doesn’t look hard. Here’s …
Caprese Appetizer Idea
I picked my first ripe tomatoes from the garden yesterday. That means it’s almost time for Caprese salads, one of my favorite dishes ever: fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and …
Honey Barbecue Plum Cocktail
This being barbecue season, DIY Cocktails and I thought it would be a good time to try a grilled fruit cocktail. So we experimented and came up with the Honey …
5 Ways To Eat Watermelon
To me, nothing says summer more than watermelon. And with Independence Day just around the corner, here are 5 Ways To Eat Watermelon: Cut Shapes out of the watermelon with …
10 Summer Squash Recipes
My squash plants are already producing plenty of young pattypan squash and zucchini. Time to use them up! Here are some summer squash recipes I’m considering. ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS Cheese, zucchini, …
Pattypan Squash With Eggs
Here’s a great breakfast idea from Sunset Magazine: Pattypan Squash with Eggs. You hollow out the inside of the squash, bake, then put in the egg, and bake again until …
How To Make A Pisco Sour
If you’re looking for a cocktail for Father’s Day this year, but are tired of whiskey-based cocktails (this does happen occasionally), DIY Cocktails and I suggest the Pisco Sour. Pisco …
How To Make A Mustache Cake
I love this: How To Make A Mustache Cake. Hey, Father’s Day is coming up!