Fish Bowl Punch and Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Puffs — a quick, easy way to turn snack time into a mini celebration! I love summer. The heat is worth it for long days by the pool, beach trips, evening walks and relaxed mornings. Summer is about spontaneity — impromptu day trips, backyard fun, and simple ways … Read more

GO:: Reaching today’s featured restaurant takes a bit more effort than a usual metro ride, but the reward is worth it. This ferme-auberge, owned and run by Gianni from Sardinia, sits on top of the Luberon ridge and is reached after a scenic two-hour walk along winding, dusty tracks. The climb isn’t extreme, but it … Read more

This funfetti earthquake cake starts with a white cake mix loaded with sprinkles and confetti chocolate chips. A cream cheese frosting layer is piped on top of the batter and swirled in; during baking it sinks into the cake and creates delightful crevices and cracks on the surface. I was looking for a cake recipe … Read more

Moist, soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. This classic cinnamon roll recipe uses simple ingredients and traditional methods to deliver tender, melt-in-your-mouth rolls that are perfect for breakfasts, snacks, or dessert. These cinnamon rolls are great for family movie night, a late-night treat, or a school snack. Kids will love … Read more

This Gluten Free Flag Cookie Cake, built from chewy chocolate chip cookie bars and finished with classic buttercream, is an easy and festive dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations. Summer flies by, but the Fourth of July is a great excuse to slow down and bake something fun. If you enjoy baking and serving crowd-pleasing desserts, … Read more

The state of me, grilling recipes to take you into summer, what’s coming up, my favorite bullet journal items, and an adorable picture of my cat, Apollo. Hello, everyone. The State of Me I can’t believe it’s already June. My flower gardens are full of life, my daughter is nearly finished with school for the … Read more

There’s more to a healthy gluten-free diet than simply avoiding wheat, barley, and rye. Cherie Gough explains why getting enough fiber is essential when you follow a gluten-free way of eating. In 2017, a Reader’s Digest headline—“if you want to avoid heart disease, don’t even think of going gluten-free”—grabbed attention but misrepresented the research. The … Read more

Sugar, spice, and everything nice — this homemade snickerdoodle recipe delivers exactly that. The warm cinnamon-sugar coating, crisp edges and soft, cake-like centers combine to create classic snickerdoodles you’ll want to bake again and again. Try a batch today and discover why this easy recipe is a favorite. Table of Contents Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies How … Read more

If you need a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner, try this Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet. It’s loaded with southwest seasoning, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes. Table of Contents Why Make This Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Skillet Ingredients Needed Recipe Variations Steps To Make This Recipe Recipe FAQs Recipe Tips Recipe Pairings … Read more

Vegetables That Won’t Taste Like Vegetables is a collection of crave-worthy vegetable recipes that even picky eaters will enjoy. These dishes are flavorful, satisfying, and never get left behind at the table. For a long time I wasn’t someone who reached for vegetables first. I’ll eat them—and I like many of them—but they didn’t always … Read more