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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Those of you that have young children, be careful, be very, very careful. It happens when you aren’t looking. You know what I am talking about–you’ve heard it hundreds of times, when you aren’t looking those precious toddlers, elementary schoolers and Tweens grow up. How is it that our daughter is now a senior in high school? Did you hear me? A senior! I blinked and poof, she is a grown young woman with lots of dreams and aspirations. Savor the moments and the memories; they move on in the blink of an eye.

I’ve written about this before but our daughter and her daddy started baking cookies together when she was three. [Read more…]

Peach and Mango Salsa

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Peach Mango Salsa on Salmon

Back to school time is so ingrained in our lives, that even if you aren’t in school, or have a school age child in your home, the cry, “Back To School” is loud and clear. It is everywhere and I know many families are facing the fact that soon, if not today, their schedule will get a lot busier. The lazy, fun days of summer are slipping away quickly. [Read more…]

Mojito Slushies

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Mojotos
Summertime and the living is easy, right?! The dog days of August call for a refreshing, mint drink that will equip you to enjoy these last days and hours before the hustle and bustle of school and activities begin again. Take time right now to make this Mojito Slushy. I promise that you will be glad that you did. Mint is easy to gather these days. If you aren’t already growing mint in your herb garden, ask friends and neighbors, for by now mint has taken over the garden, the yard and anything in between. [Read more…]

Blackberry Galette

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Blackberry Galette

Summer cooking should be fun and relaxed. It has been so hot and humid here that no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen—but the summer produce is at its height. Mouthwatering, sweet, and juicy.  The Saturday farmers’ market is bursting with local farmers showcasing berries, tomatoes, peaches and corn. How can you use all of those wonderful summer treasures and keep it easy?

A galette is one answer. It is the simplest, no-fuss way to enjoy all of the flavors without the hassle. A galette is supposed to look rustic—which means it should not look perfect. (Don’t you love French terms that sound gourmet but really are simple!) [Read more…]

Peach Cobbler

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Peach Cobbler

It seems like clockwork each summer–fresh peaches equals pie or cobbler.

After visiting the farmers market and selecting the best peaches we could find it was definitely cobbler time. Lots of wonderful childhood memories pop into mind when the word cobbler is mentioned. You may look at this picture and say cobbler? I don’t think so. [Read more…]