It’s so hard to believe that summer is already winding down – but it’s true! In an effort to hold on as long as possible, we invited some friends over for dinner the other night. The table was decorated with red and white checked napkins, jars filled with wildflowers and some fun ants to keep […]
July Magic of the Month – Six Summer Fixin’s
This month, we thought we’d share some side dish recipes, all of which can be enjoyed at a barbecue, picnic or simply dinner on the porch on a warm, summer night. DAWN’S SUMMER SALAD 1 box twisted pasta, cooked and drained 1 English cucumber, sliced lengthwise and thinly sliced in half moon shapes 2 tomatoes, […]
The Den in Summer
For as long as I can remember, summers at the den meant catching fireflies, making grape jelly from a grapevine that was planted by the original owner/builder over 50 years ago, late night bonfires, thunderstorms and getting to stay up late because daytime lasted longer. These are just some of my childhood memories, and I […]
June Magic of the Month – Seven BBQ Rubs
June’s Magic of the Month is just in time for summer. As we entertain our family and friends, grilling is often the top choice for cooking. And nothing kicks up the flavor like a rub! A rub is an easy way to add incredible taste by simply mixing a variety of seasonings and spices and […]
May Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Pies
May’s Magic of the Month is a celebration of wonderful fruit pies that remind us of the long, summer days ahead. Mama Bear was well known for her delicious, made-from-scratch pies. In her restaurants, bakeries and catering, pies were always among the top requests. Notice some of the pies have her signature pie crust bear […]
April Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Salads
April’s “Magic of the Month” features Seven Summer Salads. It’s not too early to start thinking about summer entertaining. Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived we are all anxious to spend time outdoors. 1. Blueberry Bibb Salad On a stack of bibb lettuce leaves, sprinkle with fresh blueberries and walnuts. Drizzle the plate with […]