Summer is in full swing! As July moves into August the temperatures are going to keep rising. Lemonade is the iconic drink of summer. Who doesn’t have happy memories of sitting on the porch after playing hard all day as a child with a glass of lemonade at your grandma’s house? Forget the powder mix….
My Favourite Things
This post was originally meant to go live almost two months ago. It’s been a long while since I was able to spend much time in front of my laptop and add my noise to the blogosphere. I’ve missed you all, and sharing my favourite things. I’ve been in a season on intentional and unintentional breaks. Life…
Thai Chicken Fried Rice
Savory grains of rice are mixed with fresh summer vegetables, tender chicken, and spicy basil. Thai chicken fried rice is the perfect dish to enjoy anytime, especially in the summer when gardens are bursting with zucchini, bell peppers, string beans, and basil, all of which make up this dish. I am a huge rice fan. Part of…
Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad
Pasta covered with fresh pesto, and mixed with summer veggies make this dish a must have at your next BBQ this summer. Until a couple years ago, I was not a pasta salad fan. I stayed as far from it as I could. Gloppy mayo and bottled dressings never enticed me to try more than…
Herbal Bath Soak for Cramps
You bend over writhing in pain. It’s that time of month again, one that women all over the world have been familiar with since they were teens or younger. There is hardly a woman or girl out there that does not experience cramps when she is on her period. Do you pop a pill, wither…




