Tag: summer foods

15 Recipes to Help You Take Advantage of Peach Season

I love living in the south for so many reasons- the weather, the hospitality, the restaurants, and let's not forget the peaches.  We simply have the best peaches. While I do enjoy the experience of biting into a ripe, juicy peach, I also try to...
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Why you should start the day with lemon water.

For most of us, brewing a pot of fresh coffee is a morning ritual.  It gets us going each day, and we cannot imagine diving into work, caring for our children, or tackling our to-do lists without that jolt of caffeine. Well, I am going to suggest...
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A smoothie recipe for every day.

When you're not used to drinking vegetables and greens, the taste- and even appearance- can be pretty intimidating. That's why I am starting the month out with some fruity smoothies (much like the ones you can buy at the mall food court but with a...
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Seasonal Eating – Here are 20 Creative Ways to Eat Strawberries Now..

Fresh, Farm Stand Stawberries. Is there any better way to welcome late spring and early summer? Maybe if you pick them yourself at one of our local, Pick Your Own farms. The antioxidants in strawberries have been found to help preserve brain function as we...
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End of summer salsa recipes

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but before we know it, there will be no more weekends spent by the pool, far less cookouts in the backyard, and we'll have to pack away those cute sundresses until next year. I say, let's...
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Stay cool and banish belly bloat with a watermelon smoothie

We all have those days when we're feeling just a little bloated.  Those days aren't so bad during the fall and winter when we can cover ourselves up in bulky over-sized sweaters, but there's nowhere to hide during bikini season. Want to flatten that belly? Drink...
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12 healthy recipes for summertime picnics, potlucks, cookouts or family dinners on the patio.

Like many Americans, you will most likely be celebrating Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer, around the grill in the backyard with family and friends. I love complementing traditional crowd favorites, such as hot dogs and burgers (like the one below), with...
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