a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
Starting the morning off with a blueberry superfood smoothie is a great way to ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need everyday. This blueberry superfood smoothie is packed with greens, blueberries and a blend of hemp, flax and chia seeds. It’s sweetened with dates which …
I love any reason to decorate for a holiday and what better place to start than the front door? It’s the first thing people see when they arrive so it’s a perfect way to set the tone. Buying a wreath for every holiday can get …
If vegetables had a wedding, this is the one I would attend. “Do you, sweet tomato take this crisp cucumber to have and to hold?” And the wedding party rounds everything out perfectly. Brined Kalamata olives and fresh Feta cheese. Are you picturing a cucumber …
After making these homemade fudge popsicles, I decided to make this variation because I love s’mores! I used this silicon ice cube tray to layer toasted marshmallows, buttery graham cracker crumbs and chocolaty fudge. The result, S’mores fudge pop bites…a perfect summer treat! Before we …
It’s officially Summer(!) I find it a bit difficult to get excited because it looks a lot different this year. I want to make the best of this Summer and what better way to start than by making homemade fudge popsicles? Fudge popsicles were a …
There is nothing better than homemade warm pita bread fresh from the oven… except maybe warm pita bread with fresh, creamy, tangy Tzatziki sauce. I know the thought of making pita from scratch sounds daunting, but I promise you it is so simple and so …
Do you like Oreos? If the answer is yes, then these are the cookies for you. I love Oreos! I love them on their own, dunked in milk, crushed up in cookies and cream ice cream, baked into brownies and especially in these cookies. This …
Remember the blueberry basil simple syrup I made a couple weeks ago for our cocktails? I decided to put it to use again only this time in these blueberry basil lemon popsicles. The sweetness from the blueberries mixed with tart lemonade and a touch of …
I love tuna salad sandwiches. Tuna salad is easy to make and comes in handy for meal prep. I like to make a double batch to keep in the refrigerator for easy lunches. Not only do I use it for sandwiches, it’s perfect in wraps, …