Summer is here. The sun is shining, there's a cool breeze, and the sandwiches and watermelon are just waiting to be eaten. What better place to eat them than outside at a picnic! I just love picnics -- there's something about them that just seems so enchanting. Of course a picnic isn't enchanting if you don't have the proper picnic supplies. I've compiled this list of the best summer picnic supplies, so you can be sure your family picnics are the best they can be. These are also great gift ideas, especially for someone getting married. Summer Picnic Supplies Picnic Blanket This Continue Reading
Baked Zucchini Fries
I've sorta been on a health kick lately. I say sorta because I also still like my ice cream. I can't help it. We're supposed to have dairy in our diet anyways, right? So while I haven't stopped eating ice cream, I have tried to start eating more vegetables. Lately, we've had green beans, asparagus, broccoli and now zucchini. I really like zucchini, and there are tons of things you can make with it. Travis and I tried something new for us though -- baked zucchini fries -- and they turned out awesome! They are crunchy but soft on the inside with lots of flavor on the outside. We didn't even Continue Reading
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Remember what I said about vegetables in my green bean post? Well, I'm trying to change that a little bit! So prepare yourself for veggie mania! Today, we're talking about broccoli. Yum! I like broccoli! Add garlic and I love broccoli! :) This recipe I'm writing about has a great roasted taste, because, well, the broccoli is roasted. Here's what you'll need: Broccoli (However much you want) Olive oil Salt and pepper Garlic Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. I lay down aluminum foil over my baking sheet to make clean up easy. (All I have to do is throw away the Continue Reading
Parmesan Asparagus
I've never liked asparagus. Like. Ever. (Said in T Swift's voice) Asparagus has always equaled gross in my book. Until now! We tried this recipe, and now I actually like it. I think I would like anything with Parmesan on it. I'm one of those people who dumps Parmesan cheese ALL over my pasta to the point where people ask, "Would you like some pasta with that cheese?" So motto of this post: take a yucky veggie and douse it in Parmesan and suddenly it's delectable. Here's what you'll need: Asparagus (Obviously) Water Butter Garlic Salt Pepper Grated Parmesan Continue Reading