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Summer is slowly winding down, which means making the most of popsicle season while it’s still here! I used some of the leftover strawberry lemonade from a couple of posts ago to make these pops – they take a little while to freeze, but they’re so worth it! The best part about homemade popsicles? Being …
Summer means trying out new drink recipes, and I love using local, fresh ingredients in my recipes! I picked up some beautiful strawberries from the Old Monterey Farmers Market to make strawberry lemonade that’s refreshing and perfect for the summer. And if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, add your alcohol of choice …
Start off your summer Thirsty Thursday right with this super simple sangria recipe! It takes 5 minutes to whip together, and it is sure to be a hit for summer parties (or happy hour after a long day at work, no judgement here.)
It’s been a little over a year since I started this page, and in celebration I decided to give my very first post another go! We all know margs are perfect for the summer, and I especially love mixing them up with different fruits. This grapefruit margarita is refreshing and tart, and perfect for a …
Scallops are one of my favorite seafoods, and recently I’ve learned they’re not too hard to cook at home! I think people (including myself) get scared of cooking seafood because we’re certain there’s a reason it’s so much more expensive. Don’t get me wrong – scallops aren’t cheap by any means, but cooking them at …
If you’re a boba fan like me, you might’ve had some of the teas and drinks at Tastea. Since the nearest location as about an hour away, I thought I’d try my hand at Tastea’s most popular drink, the Peach Me Sweetea! This drink is made with fresh strawberries, peaches and tea for a summer, …
Wish you could be at the Walt Disney World reopening but don’t want to risk it? During quarantine you can bring home the #DisneyMagic to you with homemade Dole Whip! This recipe is straight from Disney itself and is a crowd favorite – it’s at a bunch of the Disney parks, but I’ve always gotten …