You know that time of year in between summer and fall, when you’re tired of summer decor, but not quite ready to put out your leaves and pumpkins? It can be a bit challenging to get into the spirit of a new season especially if you live in a hot climate, like I do, and and the thermometer is still…
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This post was done in collaboration with products provided by Sur La Table With temperatures that can soar into the 110s during the summer here in Phoenix, we need a respite to beat the heat and doing anything that involves water is gladly welcomed. And even though the closest ocean is 4 hours away in Mexico, that doesn’t mean that…
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Every Tuesday night we host my mom and my husband’s mom for dinner. It’s our time to reconnect and really sit down for lively conversation between three generations. Rarely do we miss a week, and even when it’s a busy time, we manage to pull it off. However, sometimes I need to take a few shortcuts to make it work…
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I’m not sure anything ushers in Fall more than a good old local farmer’s market, where the vegetables of the season are just harvested, breads and baked goods are homemade, and the sense of community is abundant. I’m celebrating the start of autumn by inviting neighbors over for a farmers market dinner party and I’m using Yankee Candle’s new Farmers…
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I’m always thinking up ways to create new kinds of salads, whether it’s during the Summer or Fall, there are so many combinations of produce to throw in to make a different taste. This arugula apricot salad does just that – and adds grapes for a burst of sweetness, Marcona almonds for crunch and goat cheese for a creamy texture….
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