summer

Summer salads are one of my favorite foods, you guys. Summertime means long, hot days full of sunshine and outdoor activities – picnics, swimming, lawn games, hiking, you know the drill. You don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen …

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I wanted to share with you guys, finally, today George’s recipe for our delicious plum and bourbon cocktail from a few weeks back. This was the perfect cocktail to refresh you after a long, hot day – sweet and balanced …

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We’ve made it past Monday, folks, and we’re gliding into the week just fine. I’m being helped along over here by some delish blueberry cobbler muffins that I made this weekend. Jeff loves cobbler and he loves blueberry muffins, so …

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Morning, chickens! I’m stoked about the idea of BBQ week, because as soon as summer weather hits us in Chicago, I’m all about focusing on food that can be prepared on a grill. Food is just better that way. If …

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You guys, we have one last day for you of popsicles. First of all, I put together a Pinterest Board for you full of Popsicle ideas from around the web. Secondly, here are some throwbacks to other popsicles I’ve made …

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It’s Wednesday, and it’s Popsicle Week, and I’m here to reveal my favorite flavor: lime. Also known as “green color,” I always preferred the green ice pops as a kid. Purple was a last resort if nothing else was left …

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Well you guys, it’s finally here! I have been excited to share this week’s recipes with you for a bit, and now here we are! IT IS POPSICLE WEEK. Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE POPSICLES. I try …

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Hey chickens, Nikki here! It’s summertime in the city, my friends, which means it’s humid and it’s light out until almost nine, which I love. I admit though, I do not love putting a toddler to bed when the sun’s …

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YOU GUYS it’s July TOMORROW. How did that happen? I have no idea. One minute you’re cruising into Memorial Day, and the next it’s July 4th. Here’s what you can look forward to this time of year: Collards Corn Cucumber …

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It’s finally here, folks! Summertime, a season that always bring magic and sunshine and tans and iced cold drinks and hot dogs and endless twilights. This weekend the weather in Los Angeles was sliding above 90, and in my non-air …

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