(Note: I originally wrote this article for The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2021.) With your toes in the sand and the sun on your face, what more could you want at the Jersey Shore? Well, chances are good that your family might actually want to do more than play in the surf all day. And while … Continue reading Free Things to Do at the Jersey Shore
Pre-kids, I worked an office job 9-5, and baking was probably my favorite hobby. I love thinking of different cupcakes to make, and these S’mores Cupcakes were one of my biggest hits. Obviously, you can make a traditional s’more easily by toasting marshmallows by a fire or in the microwave and combining with chocolate and … Continue reading S’mores Cupcakes for a Unique Summer Treat
After a gloomy Friday, we were excited to get out of the house Saturday afternoon. We headed to Shady Brook Farm for their Strawberry Festival. It was our first time back at Shady Brook since Henry’s birthday in October, and since most of our outings take place on weekdays while my husband works, it was … Continue reading Strawberry Fields and Fun at Shady Brook Farm
May is both National Strawberry Month and National Salsa Month, so it’s a GREAT time to make this fruit salsa! But really, this recipe can work throughout the year with a few tweaks. (I’ve even made a fall version, which I’ll share later in the year!) Serve it as a snack or as a dessert. … Continue reading Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Hot days (and nights) call for cool, refreshing drinks. This sparkling strawberry sangria is the perfect summer drink. While often made with red wine, this sangria recipe starts with white wine, keeping it light and crisp. Since it doesn’t have as high of an alcohol content as straight wine and isn’t quite as sweet as … Continue reading Summer Sips: Bubbly Strawberry Sangria
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