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Treat

Treat yo self – my favorite line from one of my favorite TV shows, Parks and Rec. I try to live my life by this phrase becuase life is too short to not eat the damn cookie! Treat is a fun cookie shop run by a mother-daughter duo. They’ve got delicious and creative flavors withContinue reading “Treat”

4th of July Must Have Recipes

BURGERS GRILLED ONION SLIDERS MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS BBQ GOUDA SLIDERS SALADS ITALIAN PASTA SALAD SUMMER SALAD MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD BURRATA TOMATO SALAD VEGETABLES GARLICKY GREEN BEANS SWEET POTATO BAKED ‘FRIES’ GARLICKY ASPARAGUS CAPRESE SKEWERS DIPS WHIPPED RICOTTA FETA DIP PEANUT BUTTER FRUIT DIP GUACAMOLE GOLDEN BEET HUMMUS

Tomato Burrata Salad

This is a fun twist on the famous tiktok feta tomato dish that was all the rage duing the early covid days. This is a colder version that is great for summertime. I roast the tomatoes to get them blistered and let them cool before putting them on top fresh burrata. I then top itContinue reading “Tomato Burrata Salad”

Fruit Dip

Looking for a tasty summer treat without all the guilt? This is my current obsession – its 3 ingredients and actually fairly healthy. All you need is cool whip, peanut butter, and cinnamon! I used cool whip lite – but you could use regular cool whip as well – will work just the same! IContinue reading “Fruit Dip”

Queen Anne Farmers Market

Farmer’s Markets and summer go hand in hand! There is nothing better than roaming around picking up fresh fruit and vegetables from local vendors and finding new items to try! Besides the fruit and veggies, most farmer’s markets offer artisan foods, like breads, pastas, hummus, cheese, meats and more! Queen Anne has a great marketContinue reading “Queen Anne Farmers Market”

Crumbl

Crumbl cookies are popping up everywhere and seem to be the latest trend. They change their flavors weekly and offer store fronts, pick up, and delivery to meet all your cookie needs. Their flavors are fun and uniqie and most importantly tasty! Don’t let these pictures fool you, these cookies are LARGE and dense andContinue reading “Crumbl”

Tra Tea

By now, I think y’all all know my love of bubble tea and milk tea! I am always in search of new, cute, tasty places to grab a cold cup of my addiction. Tra Tea is located in Bellevue, which are not my normal foodies stomping grounds, I do make the occasional trip there toContinue reading “Tra Tea”

Italian Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is always a good idea! I mean, pasta is always a good idea – and this is the perfect way to eat pasta in the summer when you want something a little colder! I love pasta salad becuase there are so many different ways to make it and its packed with delicious vegetables,Continue reading “Italian Pasta Salad”

Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

I don’t know how I haven’t put these on my blog yet! I have made these for every event I host and attend for the last several years. Ask anyone who has been to my house in the last 3 years and they will tell you these are always a hit! In fact, I haveContinue reading “Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze”

Frankie and Jo’s

Frankie and Jo’s is a wonderful, plant based ice cream shop with multiple locations all over Seattle! Somehow, they have managed to preserve the creaminess that we all crave in ice cream but have removed all the dairy from it! Their ice creams are 100% vegan and all made in house. The first time IContinue reading “Frankie and Jo’s”