Chill Out with a Refreshing Basil & Strawberry Water…With or Without Vodka.

I’m always looking for ways to get more water inside of me. Right now, I have so much basil in my garden that I decided to infuse my water with the basil and some fresh strawberries for a totally refreshing drink on this very hot summer day! Ingredients 8 fresh strawberries 10 fresh basil leaves 8 cups cold water (or use […]

Boozy Berry Limoncello Rosé Sangria

The warmer temps have us craving something fresh and light for our cocktail hour and this bubbly, boozy, berry sangria hits the spot. 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup limoncello 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries 1 bottle chilled demi-sec rosé champagne 1 lemon, thinly sliced Quarter strawberries. Thinly slice lemons and remove the seeds. Combine limoncello and strawberries in a […]

Family Dessert: Dark Chocolate Fondue

Sure dark chocolate fondue rocks your taste buds! …but it is also good for your heart, your brain, helps control blood sugar, full of antioxidants, contains Theobromine (hardens tooth enamel), and is high in Potassium, Copper, Magnesium and Iron.  Most importantly, it puts a smile on everyone’s face! SIZE: just enough (you can always make more!) INGREDIENTS: 12 oz of good […]

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Make your Valentine’s Day a little sweeter with strawberries coated in decadent white chocolate and then dipped once more with a citrus sugar blend. SIZE: makes 16 INGREDIENTS:  2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp finely grated orange peel 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon peel 6 ozs. high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina), chopped 16 large […]

Lemon-Berry Grotto

Welcome the start of June this week with a sparkling adults-only strawberry “lemonade”.

Hydrate With a Fruit-Infused Water

On a hot day, nothing is better for you than water. But when you infuse it with fruit and ingredients that give it zesty flavor and can boost your immune system, it’s even better. Here are a few of our favorite combos. 1. Fruit Punch Add whatever you have in the house–oranges, blueberries, strawberries and apples. After you drink […]

Burrata, Strawberry, and Basil Salad

Not only is this “salad” gorgeous, it’s delicious and fun to eat. I love cutting into Burrata cheese and having its filling combine with the sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, fresh basil and savory balsamic syrup. It’s a...

The Sparkling Strawberry

Right-on cocktail for spring-time celebrating.  Plenty of reasons to throw a party over the next few months and a refreshing blend of strawberries and lemon spruce up a glass of Prosecco perfectly.

Simple and Healthy Smoothies

My go to breakfast for my kids. It is quick and healthy before they run out the door.

Pink Lady Milkshake

A sweet treat for the entire family with a bit of omission… specifically, rum. Bring the ice-cream parlor into your own home this evening and turn those back-to-school frowns upside down! (recipe adapted from bonappetit.com)