Face it. No one wants to slave over the stove on a hot summer day. This no-bake Banana Pudding will definitely satiate your hunger without heating up your kitchen. We took a much-needed mid-afternoon break from the blazing sun so we were thrilled to start concocting the Banana Pudding. My helper was an adorable 4.5 year old who approached the pudding creation with the precision of an art project. She blended and mixed and lined up the ingredients to create a beautiful masterpiece The recipe is as creamy as it is sweet. Its … [Read more...]
July 4th: Whoopie Pies
July 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment
July 4th is a day of celebration. And, what better way to get in the holiday spirit than to make some Red, White and Blueberry Whoopie Pies? For me, Whoopie Pies remind me of my summers at camp in the back woods of Maine where Whoopies (or Moon Pies) are a celebrated beach treat. A few summers ago I first attempted to make Mom’s Whoopie Pie recipe I found in her archives. It needed to be made entirely from scratch—from the cake-like exterior to the creamy interior (which used raw eggs). And, while they didn’t look exactly as I had … [Read more...]
A Chilled Dip for July 4th
July 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Are you scheduled to have a house/apartment full of people this holiday weekend? Or, are you mooching off your “good” friends? Either way, you should definitely have a dip. And no, not a dip in the pool–I’m hoping you’re already planning to do that. Here's a quick dip recipe for you to print out and put in your back pocket (or beach bag) for your last minute weekend grocery trip. It's easy to make and will compliment any classic 4th of July burgers-and-dogs barbecue. So, let the fireworks begin…..around your picnic table! Save … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cucumber Feta Salad
June 27, 2016 By 2 Comments
This weekend we were entertaining guests and I wanted to have some lunch options that weren't dependent on sliced meats or grill meats. I was fixated on summer salads- light, refreshing, with a surprise burst of fruit to boot. The Blueberry Cucumber Salad was a hit! Blueberries always have a reserved spot in our refrigerator shelf because, in addition to their sweet, delectable flavor and visual appeal, they are jam-packed with good nutrition too! Virtually fat free, they’re a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C and an excellent … [Read more...]
