I wanted to have a little dish fun at the table for summer’s last hurrah before the calendar page turns to September. Endless Summer Hydrangeas have transitioned from vibrant, spring blues, now faded to softer greens and deep plums. Reproduction majolica plates on sale at Pottery Barn, flew home with me and have been waiting to roost at the table…
A week of much-needed rain and storms brought us some welcome relief from the August heat after a dry summer. Normally by this time in August, the garden has gone to pot. ;) It’s amazing what rain showers can do for the garden as opposed to daily watering with a hose. The mandevilla vine planted on a trellis between…
Here’s a last hurrah for those summer heirloom tomatoes with a nod to fall~ Heirloom Tomato Tart with Pie Crust Leaves! I prefer a tomato tart over a tomato pie since it cooks in half the time, and is easier to cut and serve with the removable outer ring of the tart pan. I took a short cut and…
Happy National S’mores Day! Muffin Pan Ice Cream S’mores are an easy way to beat the summer heat and enjoy this campfire treat in the comfort of your kitchen! This post contains affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy. This muffin pan version has your essential s’mores ingredients: graham crackers, melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows, but…
It’s that time of year when everything in the garden is starting to fade. Our Endless Summer Hydrangeas have transitioned from their vibrant, spring blues to the softer, summer shades of green. . . We’ve been hot and dry this summer and it’s been a challenge to try to keep things watered. My toad house looks like…
It’s dog gone hot here. . . thank goodness for air conditioning! We’re definitely in the Dog Days of summer. . . “Dog Days” are the hottest, most sultry days of summer. In the northern hemisphere, they usually fall between early July and early September. Dog Days can also define a time period or event that…
Garden Fresh Tomato Recipes for Summer! You’ll find recipes for Heirloom Tomato Pie, Hot Bacon Caprese Salad, BLT Bruschetta, Easy Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts, Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets, Heirloom Tomato Tart with Bacon-Studded Crust, and a Farmers Market Bloody Mary! Are you enjoying the bounty of summer tomatoes? I have a round-up of fresh-from-the-garden summer…
A summery twist on the classic caprese salad made with fresh, juicy peaches! The best thing about summer is the bounty of fresh produce! If you’re a fan of caprese salad, I think you’ll like this summery twist on the classic caprese salad made with fresh, juicy peaches! If you haven’t tried peaches and summer tomatoes together…
Are you staying cool this summer? We’ve had typical July weather~ hot and humid with temperatures in the 90s. I’m usually out the door at sun up to walk the dogs and then watering and on to other gardening chores and errands, so I can retreat back to the comfort of the A/C by noon to avoid the…
I’m weighing anchor and sailing into summer with a little nautical fun on the pontoon! The summer boating season is definitely underway on the lake with our warm (hot!) weather. Towels provide a tablecloth and absorbent seating and pillows keep us anchored for a little nautical fun! Rope cocktail plates, purchased a couple of years ago from Pottery Barn,…