There are few things as satisfying as an ice-cold glass of water — especially on a hot day. During the warm summer months, I find myself refilling my cup almost every hour. And although an icy glass of water is more than enough to quench my thirst, I love jazzing up my water with fresh…
Hang a Chandelier
The focal point in a room is often a chandelier, especially in a dining room, and today it’s often used by designers as a dramatic statement of a lighting scheme in a room. The chandelier is an element that illuminates and enhances a room scaled to the size of the space. It can be a…
Easy, Cheesy Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes Are My New Summer Staple
Once summer arrives, I abandon my oven in favor of the grill. Rain or shine, you’ll find me charring corn and getting grill marks on gnocchi. And don’t forget that cast iron skillets are also great for the grill. That’s what I used to cook these ripe and juicy grilled tomatoes. I hollowed out the…
Taking the Kids: To Ski Country in Summer
Chat up a local in Ski Country and they will tell you they came for the winter and ended up staying for the summer. That would include my daughter Mel, who went to Crested Butte, Colorado, for a season after college and nearly 10 years later, is still there, working as a planner for the…
How to Make an Icebox Cake, the Ultimate Summer Dessert
When it comes to easy no-bake desserts, icebox cakes are right at the top of the list. And the genius is in their simplicity. Just a few ingredients transform into a spectacularly delicious dessert — all without turning on the oven. There are a few ways to go about making an icebox cake. You can…
Grilled Shrimp Skewer Recipe That Is Sweet and Simple
Summer is the season of barbecues, and it’s important you don’t let it go to waste. There are plenty of dishes you need to grill before the season is over, but one recipe will perfectly showcase the flavors of the season at your next cookout. Pairing shrimp with fresh peaches, one of America’s most iconic foods, is…
6 Things Almost Everyone Has Trouble Decluttering
Somewhere along the way, we all got the impression that decluttering our homes should be easy. If you don’t need something, you simply … let it go — right? That is much easier said than done, especially when it comes to items that tug at your heartstrings like photographs and letters. Still, chances are there…
Fluffy Salt Crystals Are Not Mold
I routinely presume that people know all about efflorescence, but in fact many don’t understand it at all. I’m referring to the fluffy white deposits you might find on your concrete floors, brick walls or basement walls. It’s harmless salt, but people often mistake it for mold. A few years ago, in early spring, I…
This Chicken Wing Marinade Is Perfect for Summer
Chicken is a classic weeknight dinner meal but sometimes it can be hard to find recipes that aren’t boring. And while you might associate rhubarb with an iconic pie, it’s used as an integral ingredient in this wow-worthy wing recipe. Unusual meat marinades are a great way to elevate an affordable cut of steak or a piece of chicken, and this recipe…
Blueberry Crostata
There are many ways to use blueberries in different dishes. You can bake them in muffins, banana bread or pies. You toss them in a healthy smoothie. You can even make a delicious sauce to pair with waffles and pancakes. But if you’re looking for something new to bake with this summertime superfood, consider this blueberry…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta