One of my favorite drinks to make in the summertime is fresh squeezed lemonade. And no, I actually don’t even mind squeezing the lemons for the lemon juice. It’s hard to explain but making a pitcher of lemonade means sitting down to enjoy it and somehow that makes the making of it relaxing to me. …
Watermelon Lemonade
It’s almost Memorial Day, and I am proud to say that I’m the granddaughter of two Marines. They were both fortunate enough to make it home from WWII and I got a chance to know, love, and make memories with both of them, but since they aren’t with us anymore, Memorial Day really takes on…
Summer Melon Ball Refresher
“So fun!” That’s what my friend Ashley says about anything she thinks is amusing or cute. “So fun” is exactly what I thought when I saw this recipe on pinterest. These creative drinks are fun for a summer party but I didn’t have a big party coming up soon (except for the 4th of July, but…
Ginger Lemonade
The other weekend, I was in the kitchen cooking something and had queued up an episode of The Kitchen on my DVR to play while I cooked. I have my DVR set to record three minutes before and after each show, and the last three minutes of the previous show ended with the host making…
Red Wine Spritzer
Most people who know me, know that I’m a traditionalist. I love following traditions and I love seasons and the traditions and nostalgia that come along with them. Another thing I love is red wine. Red wine is traditionally drank during the fall and winter seasons, so I get really sad when summer rolls around…
