Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad This marinated tomato and mozzarella salad is a light, refreshing way to enjoy familiar summer flavors any time of year. It combines juicy cherry tomatoes, tender mozzarella (or cheese curds), fragrant basil, and a simple garlic-infused olive oil marinade. The result is bright, tangy, and satisfying—perfect as a side dish, … Read more

When the weather turns colder, sore throats become common. Here’s a simple, effective homemade remedy: Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea. With warming cinnamon, soothing honey, a splash of lemon and optional fresh ginger, this tea offers gentle relief and comfort when your throat feels scratchy. All you need are a few natural ingredients: a cinnamon stick … Read more

This Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Omelet is a quick, satisfying breakfast that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. If you want a simple morning meal that uses leftover ham or deli slices, this air fryer omelet is a great option. It cooks quickly, cleans up easily, and gives you a fluffy, cheesy omelet … Read more

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your children using these carefully chosen Thanksgiving books for toddlers that emphasize community, gratitude, and the heart of the holiday. Best Thanksgiving Books for Toddlers Holidays are a wonderful chance to build new traditions and to expand your family’s reading list. A small box of seasonal books makes it easy to bring … Read more

   Build Your Own Avocado Toast Bar I hosted a Blogging & Brunching gathering and created a build‑your‑own avocado toast bar for my guests. With 15 people to feed I wanted a menu that felt special but was simple to set up. An avocado toast bar delivered just that: customizable, fresh, and fun. I paired … Read more

Treat yourself to a cozy, vintage comfort-food favorite with this Easy Scalloped Cabbage Casserole. Tender cabbage tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce and finished with a crisp buttery cracker topping—baked until golden brown. It’s an economical, crowd-pleasing side dish that fits weeknight dinners and holiday tables alike. This old-fashioned casserole is simple to assemble and … Read more

Make a delicious peach, pear, and blueberry cobbler with a buttery streusel topping—perfect cooked on a Traeger or pellet grill, or baked in a conventional oven. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert. We’ve been enjoying summer weather in Oregon and taking advantage of warm evenings to cook … Read more

Roughly two years ago the Nike Hyperdunk made its official debut and quickly became one of the most influential basketball silhouettes of its generation. To celebrate a memorable moment in internet culture — the viral clip of Kobe Bryant leaping over an Aston Martin DB9 — Nike produced a highly limited edition Hyperdunk, with only … Read more

Skip the oven and cool off with these easy no-bake summer desserts. When temperatures climb, turning on the oven is the last thing you want to do. These nine easy no-bake summer desserts are ideal for hot days when you crave something sweet without heating your kitchen. They rely on simple techniques—layering, chilling, folding in … Read more

These salmon patties are crispy on the outside while moist and flavorful on the inside. With tender, flaky salmon bites, these patties (or salmon cakes) work well with both fresh and canned salmon. Salmon Patties / Salmon Cakes Salmon patties, also called salmon cakes, are a reliable crowd-pleaser. These patties are seasoned to perfection, crisp … Read more