There’s so much to love about cooking during the summer. There’s an abundance of fresh veggies to choose from, and it’s the perfect season for outdoor grilling. When it’s too hot to think about turning that oven on in the house, some of our favorite recipes for summer are so easy that they’ll keep you out of the kitchen and out in the sunshine. The weather is perfect for eating outdoors too, and mealtime just seems to get a lot more casual. Be sure to treat yourself to a glass of something chilly — you deserve it.

Spring is such an exciting time of year, especially when it comes to cooking.  Spring reminds us that life continually renews itself, that each day is a beginning, and that beautiful things can still grow, even if it’s within ourselves. 

I just love this time of year when the daylight sticks around longer, and the temperature outside is feeling decidedly spring-like. In past years, when spring arrived, many of us would be thinking of travel.

How do you like to entertain? Is a cocktail party your thing? Maybe dinner parties are something you love to do. For me, I love to have friends and family over for brunch! Brunch is such a fun meal to serve considering that almost any food goes. Of course, standard breakfast offerings like eggs, bacon, and waffles are appropriate, but so are savory dishes that we associate more with a lunch or dinner menu.