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Sequim Lavender Festival

July 20, 2018 By Dahn Leave a Comment

The Sequim lavender festival is a fun-filled weekend that has activities and entertainment for people of all ages.

lavender field at the Sequim lavender festival

The little town of Sequim Washington comes alive every summer when the lavender blooms. For the past 22 years, the Sequim Lavender Growers Association hosts a festival and street fair. The event is a celebration of the beginning of the lavender harvest season. Over the years it has grown to be the largest lavender festival in the country. The event is packed with fun activities, food, arts and crafts vendors, music, and more.…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots

July 19, 2018 By Dahn 10 Comments

These chocolate chip cookie shots are the ultimate way to eat your cookies and drink your milk. Chocolate chip cookie dough bakes into an edible shot glass that you can fill with a cool splash of milk. Milk and cookies never tasted so good! My husband and I recently took a short trip to New…

Steak and Lobster

July 16, 2018 By Pat 11 Comments

Ohhh, Steak and Lobster, yum! You will find this steakhouse classic listed on many restaurant menus, and usually with a hefty price tag. I am here to tell you that you can serve up a special steak and lobster dinner for two at a very modest cost. I do love a good steak and lobster dinner at…

Garlic Butter Sauce

July 14, 2018 By Pat 22 Comments

Garlic lovers, Rejoice! This Garlic Butter Sauce is better than Papa John’s dipping sauce, and it is lightning fast to whip up. It is so simple to make, and it is good on everything. This garlic-y sauce is so easy that I am almost embarrassed to call it a recipe. I keep a small…

Spinach and Roasted Tomato Pasta with Cashew Cream Sauce

July 12, 2018 By Dahn 2 Comments

This Spinach and Roasted Tomato Pasta with Cashew Cream Sauce is easy, heart-healthy and crazy delicious. This recipe is sponsored by Pacific Foods Spinach and Roasted Tomato Pasta with Cashew Cream Sauce Roasted tomatoes and fresh spinach get tossed with fettuccine noodles. It is all smothered in a silky, creamy cashew sauce that is infused…

No Bake Chocolate Nutella Oatmeal Bars

July 9, 2018 By Dahn 2 Comments

These no-bake chocolate Nutella oatmeal bars are a beautiful marriage between a crunchy oatmeal granola and a creamy chocolate Nutella filling. No-Bake Chocolate Nutella Oatmeal Bars This is an effortless and quick way to get your Nutella fix and might even turn into your favorite way to enjoy Nutella. These no-bake dessert bars are a…

Roasted Lemon-Chili Broccoli

July 5, 2018 By Dahn 2 Comments

This fast and easy roasted lemon-chili broccoli makes a delicious side dish. There isn’t anything boring about this recipe! Roasted Lemon-Chili Broccoli This roasted broccoli is perfect for an easy dinner. The lemon juice adds a nice bright flavor to this recipe while the chili and garlic give it depth and intensity. If you’re bored…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

July 2, 2018 By Pat 2 Comments

Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb are a delightful mix in this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. This easy dessert has all the goodness of a strawberry rhubarb pie without the bother of rolling a pastry crust. The fragrance and sweetness of ripe strawberries are one of my happy memories as a kid. I fondly remember the good-old-days…

Amazing Potato Salad Recipes for the 4th of July

July 1, 2018 By Dahn Leave a Comment

With the 4th of July just around the corner, picnics are on everyone’s mind. And no picnic is ever complete without a perfect potato salad. We have gathered some amazing potato salad recipes from some of our favorite bloggers. You won’t be disappointed with any of these selections. Scroll through our roundup and pick your…

Sprouted Wheat Buttermilk Sandwich Bread

June 30, 2018 By Dahn Leave a Comment

This sprouted wheat bread is so soft and tender you are going to have a hard time convincing people it is one hundred percent whole wheat. Using sprouted wheat in this recipe changes the game of bread baking and makes the most amazing whole wheat bread. Sprouted Wheat Bread Most people think of Ezekiel bread when I mention sprouted…

Lacy Lavender Cream Horns

June 28, 2018 By Pat 2 Comments

Cream-filled horns are a dessert delight from Italy, but these Lacy Lavender Cream Horns are a new twist to that classic favorite. The crisp and lacy cone-shaped cookies are outrageously delicious. Fill them with a sweet, fluffy lavender cream, and they scream summer. You will be surprised at how easy these classy Italian-style cream horns…

Egg Muffin Cups with Turkey Bacon

June 25, 2018 By Dahn 2 Comments

These individual-sized egg muffin cups with turkey bacon are fantastic make-ahead breakfast morsels. They are high in protein, low in carbs and only 80 calories each. Reduced calorie egg muffin cups with turkey bacon We have replaced some of the whole eggs with egg whites to reduce the fat, calories, and cholesterol, however, all the…

Roasted Garlic-Herb Mushrooms and Butternut Mash

June 21, 2018 By Pat Leave a Comment

Do you do ‘Meatless Monday’ meals and need a fresh idea? This Roasted Garlic-Herb Mushrooms and Butternut Mash is easy and healthy, plus this is a diabetic-friendly meal. The earthy taste of the garlic-herb mushrooms pairs so well with the natural sweetness of the butternut squash. Mushrooms are well known as a side dish, and they…

Mussels in Garlic Wine Sauce

June 18, 2018 By Pat 4 Comments

A big bowl of plump, steamed Mussels in Garlic Wine Sauce, so good with grilled sourdough bread. Add a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine and that’s dinner for me! This is one of our favorite bounty-of-the-sea treats. We love those big, meaty mussels swimming in a bowl of savory sauce of…

Our South African Safari

June 14, 2018 By Pat 6 Comments

Good morning, everyone! Today’s post is a little different from our usual recipe postings as it is a travel post. If you came for a recipe, we are hoping you will enjoy reading about the adventures of our South African Safari instead and not be disappointed by the lack of a recipe. This dream vacation…

Watercress and Roasted Beet Salad

June 11, 2018 By Pat 6 Comments

This Watercress and Roasted Beet Salad makes me happy! I love the spicy, peppery taste of watercress and the sweetness of roasted beets. Combine those unique flavors with a tangy, creamy feta cheese dressing and, voilà! An award-winning, fresh springtime salad! Just a few simple ingredients of crisp watercress, roasted beets, a creamy, feta cheese…

Roasted Apples and Aged Goat Cheese

June 7, 2018 By Pat 2 Comments

Oh, don’t we all just love a sweet, decadent dessert to finish off our dinner! Today we are going to change our focus to a fruit and cheese dessert. This simple presentation of Roasted Apples and Aged Goat Cheese is a refreshing option to those high-calorie desserts. Warm, roasted, apples combined with the creaminess of…