07/09/2020
There are a few things I (Lauren) cannot help but crave during these hot summer days. Right now it’s fresh herbs, watermelon, and ice cold salads, so I thought I’d share a couple of my go-to salad recipes. These salads are not only hearty and filling, but they pack a punch of delicious flavors that will keep you coming back for more. First up let’s talk about the refreshing, irresistible summer staple; watermelon! I have no problem scarfing down an entire bowl in one sitting. Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — … 
The temperatures are toasty, the rosé is stocked, and soon we will celebrate America’s independence the best way we know how: with lots and lots of food! There’s likely to be other festivities, too, like parades and pool parties and fireworks and corn hole, but chances are your grill will be the star of the show. Whether you’re hosting for the holiday or just bringing something with you to the bash of your choosing, be sure to plan your menu ahead of time so that the only thing you have to worry about come Tuesday is … 
Please don’t think I’m crazy, but I’ve been dreaming of this taco board for a very long time. I’m a total sucker for a cheese board and love that you can put one out at happy hour or for a casual get together and people can serve themselves and graze at their leisure. There’s no official call to serving time and no end to the options and combinations you can present. So if a cheese board is such a great idea, why stop there? Because as much as I love cheese, it’s safe to say it pales in comparison to my … 
There are so many reasons why I love this Cumin Sweet Potato Soup recipe, but the main reason right now is that I have two bags of sweet potatoes in my pantry. The second is that in addition to said sweet potatoes this recipe only calls for four other ingredients (if you don’t count salt and water). Parker’s first preschool always served a wide variety of soups for lunchtime at school and it was so eye opening to me that soup could be a great food for kids. It’s such a clever way to get kids to eat their veggies or …