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The Sunshine Award
Any award is a welcome gift. An award given by someone you like and respect is extra special. When that award has fun stuff attached to it, well, that’s just plain fabulous! The Sunshine Award is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers. (Sort of like the Oscars, right?) The recipients of the Sunshine…
Fruit Rainbow
You can literally eat the rainbow with this vibrant fruit platter, which is sure to be a hit at backyard cookouts, birthday parties, and festive meals throughout the year. Roy G. Biv. I can remember the day my grandmother taught me that name as a way to remember the colors of the rainbow. Red,…
Heavenly (and Healthy) Carrot Cake Muffins — gluten free option
Deliciously wholesome way to start the day. Perfect for snacking too โ or add frosting and call them cupcakes! These muffins are a big-time favorite in our house. I have even passed these healthy treats off as carrot cake cupcakes with a smear of buttercream icing on top. Sometimes, I use my gluten-free…
BLT Ranch Pasta Salad
Classic flavors come together with ease in this BLT pasta salad that’s equally perfect for family meals, packed lunches, and casual entertaining. Add grilled or rotisserie chicken for a well-rounded meal. To celebrate my older son’s 14th birthday, we had a group of his friends over for a cookout. He chose hamburgers and hot…
Watermelon Rosemary Flavored Water
I drink a lot of water, but in the summertime, flavored waters hold a certain appeal to me. Yet, I know they are not all natural and many have artificial sweeteners. So, when I came across suggestions for various all-natural, flavored waters recently, I decided to give it a go. To me, the watermelon looked…
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing with Greek Yogurt
This recipe has been in my box for years, but I stopped making it because it was so laden with…well…fat. Recently, I decided to revamp the recipe and was thrilled with the result. This creamy dressing is absolutely delicious with a fraction of the fat and calories of the original. Moreover, this salad topping is…
Aunt Barb’s Strawberry Chiffon Pie
This retro dessert boasts a flavorful custard base that is lightened with egg whites and is the ideal way to make use of summer’s strawberry bounty. Aunt Barb was not technically my aunt; she was my neighbor growing up. She was a special lady and I was thrilled to get this recipe from her…
Summer Sautรฉ
In the warmer months, many of the green vegetables are so tender, they need only a quick sautรฉ to bring out their best flavor. I love this combination and will often keep it simple, sautรฉing in olive oil with a bit of salt and pepper. In a few extra minutes and with minimal ingredients, however,…
Classic Creamy Cole Slaw–with Options
I just love this cole slaw piled high on a pulled-pork sandwich–almost any sandwich, actually–or served alongside delicious vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet pickles, and just about anything off the grill. Soaking the cabbage in ice-cold water for about an hour after chopping but before mixing with the dressing will add an extra level of crispness to this…
Scripps National Spelling Bee
This is the photo I took when my son, John, won the spelling bee which got us to where we are right now–The Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. (Okay, we are technically in National Harbor, Maryland!) That was in March. We are now starting a full week here, sponsored by the Intelligencer…
Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pistachios
I always think I could have a lot of fun cooking in the kitchen with Amee from Ameeโs Savory Dish. Her culinary style is appealing, approachable, and doable…not to mention delicious. I am so pleased to welcome the multi-talented Amee Livingston and her amazing quinoa salad to The Fountain Avenue Kitchen… Amee is a southern…
Mom’s Classic Strawberry Shortcake
While this classic recipe is traditionally served as dessert, my family has long enjoyed it for the occasional dinner when local strawberries are in season. Served with milk or yogurt, it’s great for breakfast too! Growing up, making strawberry shortcake with freshly picked, local berries was tradition. My sister and I loved to toss…
