Historically I haven’t collaborated on recipes however an opportunity presented itself that was just too good to pass up. I was recently sitting next to one of my very favorite 13 year olds at a day long swim meet. There are many hours between the swimmers’ 2-minute-or-less races so lots of downtime. This sentiment I…
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Mixed Stone Fruit Slab Pie
Summertime is definitely time for pie. With all the great fruits available the options are endless. Pie harkens back to yesteryear with homey flavors and rustic sensibilities that make us all feel a spiritual coziness as though we were once again 5 years old in our Grandmother’s kitchens. On a farm. I have always wanted…
How to Make a Rainbow Milk Carton Pinata
Summer is supposed to be foot-loose-and-fancy-free however I find leaving things to chance doesn’t always arrive at that carefree mode we all associate with summer. I’m finding myself doing lots of reflecting this summer. My daughter will be entering her junior year in high school. We’ve had plenty of warnings from parents with older children…
Grill-Smoked Green Chile Burgers in a Bacon Weave
I have tried to practice great restraint regarding sharing bacon recipes over the past few weeks for fear readers will think I’m only grilling food wrapped in bacon this summer! I’ve been bursting at the seams to share this recipe however: Grill-Smoked Green Chile Burgers in a Bacon Weave. I’ve loved working with bacon on…
Rocky Mountain National Park: 100 Years & Mountain Pine Whiskey Cooler cocktail
One of the most visited National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park just turned 100 and has more things to do than you can imagine! I whipped up a Mountain Pine Whiskey Cooler cocktail in the spirit of summer mountain travel too! Turning 100 years old certainly is cause to celebrate. A life well-lived, obstacles conquered,…
Raspberry Pink Champagne Granita
Ever since I made the Red White & Blue Sports Drink Popsicles for July 4th, I’ve been sort of obsessed with icy foods and drinks. At the heart of the summer it’s almost impossible to feel fully hydrated and I feel like I’m visiting the freezer for crushed ice in water all day long. Unlike…
Smoked Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chile Peppers
The name of this recipe is a mouthful but it is as well. An irresistible tangy, smoky, slightly spicy, creamy mouthful that warrants every ingredient being called out for it is their unison which creates pure perfection! I did not mention the cream cheese in the recipe title but we’ll get to that. Similar to…
