taste test: ben and jerry’s non-dairy pints

ice cream is the perfect dessert for a summer outdoor celebration.  but what if you (or some of your guests) are dairy free?  you’d want to choose something delicious that everyone can enjoy, right? so, I recently held a mini taste test with ben & jerry’s non-dairy pints (I know, I know – they’ve been out for a … More taste test: ben and jerry’s non-dairy pints

ice cream soiree.

5favs ice cream recipes that would put a smile on anyone’s face.  😉 vegan blueberry ice cream via jessica in the kitchen vegan pecan pie ice cream via homespun capers no churn apple pie ice cream via celebrating sweets cherry and walnut goat milk ice cream via may I have that recipe? coconut marshmallow fluff ice … More ice cream soiree.

meatless munchies.

for when munchies are just, well…absolutely appropriate.  during the day, during a meeting, after work, midnight…anytime can be snack time!  🙂  check out our 5favs munchies to munch on.  which ones do you like?   morning: stone fruit salad via passionately raw mid-morning: homemade granola via brown sugar mid-afternoon: 5 ingredient peanut butter cup energy bites via … More meatless munchies.

celebrate: national dessert day with apples!

so today, october 14,  is national dessert day, just think a day set aside just…for…your…sweet…tooth.  (is that evil or good?)  well, the best way for me to celebrate national dessert day, is to highlight my 5favs apple desserts! what’s your favorite dessert? don’t think too hard because it’s #nationaldessertday – all day. 😉 sweet, salty caramel bourbon … More celebrate: national dessert day with apples!

summer backyard bbq

Outdoor Table Set (Love the red/white gingham color. Rustic Elegance) Perfect Summer Salad: Arugula, Blackberry, Avocado, and Pecorino  Barbecue Chicken Grilled Spicy Shrimp Grilled Corn with Herbed Goat Cheese (Grilling the corn in the husk just adds to the presentation. And who can deny goat cheese? Not me!) Classic Coleslaw DIY Sundae Set Up (Easy … More summer backyard bbq