Summer is finally here, and with that brings outdoor summer parties. I’m always looking for a quick and easy dish to serve, and during these hot summer months the less time I have to spend sitting over the stove the better. This salsa is loaded with fresh watermelon and pineapple with a balanced spiciness and […]

Summer time calls for light, casual lunches. It is the perfect excuse to eat traditional picnic fare, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Being a lady who lunches, I love a great lunch out, but sometimes a party at home is much more intimate. My mom (the original PH) makes this salad year […]

Who doesn’t love a fabulous summer cocktail on a hot summer day? There really is nothing more refreshing than an icy, flavor-packed beverage. So when Deep Eddy Vodka asked me to do a post featuring their all-natural flavored and low-calorie content spirits, I thought what a perfect opportunity! This cocktail, which they call the Ruby […]

It’s finally Memorial Day Weekend, and it is almost necessary that some type of patriotic dessert is served at our poolside BBQs and beachfront rendezvous. This Summer Berry Tart, with light lemon cream and fresh berries is festive enough for your Memorial Day party or summer occasion. The cream cheese layer tastes light and citrusy, […]

I scream you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Looking for a DIY Ice Cream Sandwich recipe you can make this weekend? Creamy Cookie Dough ice cream is sandwiched between two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. These sweet sandwiches are not only cool on a hot summer day, but are also darling and easy […]

    Toast is still happening, and if you’re not on the train already its time to jump on. This hot and crunchy breakfast standby, is now decked out with sweet and savory toppings. Cinnamon-Raisin Toast with Cheddar and Apple is far from boring, so put the butter away – and put something new on […]

BBQ pulled pork and pizza aren’t two things you normally pair together, but I definitely think people should. Cheesy, piping-hot pizza is topped with pulled pork, mozzarella cheese, fresh slices of green pepper and red onion, with extra flavor coming from a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ Sauce. Like I said in my previous post, […]

If you were lucky enough to meet Max Shapiro you knew that he loved food, and all kinds, it didn’t matter what it was. One of his favorites though was bananas, and my family used to joke that he was probably half monkey. Like most dogs that like to eat, Max figured out a way […]

Whether it’s a surprise breakfast in bed or a relaxed brunch, there’s no sweeter way to say, “I love you” than with a homemade meal. One of my favorite Mother’s Day traditions is a Mother’s Day tea party, because it’s elegant yet relaxing. I like to serve tiny finger sandwiches that add a sense of […]

Banana bread is delicious whatever way you slice it, and I’m always trying to come up with different ways to make it even more delicious. Just like bacon, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups make everything better, and while banana bread is delicious on it’s own, it’s ten times better with chopped peanut butter cups. Think of […]