What are the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15?ย + Benefits of choosing organic foods and how to save money when doing so. *Please see a Note from Rachel at the bottom of this article regarding the source of the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists. There are a lot of options when it comes to Read More!
Orange Creamsicle Homemade Ice Cream ๐๐ฆ๐ Orange Creamsicle flavored ice cream treats have been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. There’s just something very nostalgic about it. The sweet cream combined with the tangy citrus just does it for me. This method is a grown-up homemade version of that favorite creamy summer Read More!
QUICK & EASY Zucchini + Chicken Stir Fry A FAST 20-minute dinner idea that’s loaded with protein & veggies and SUPER TASTY! The easiest stir fry ever! Absolutely FLAVOR Packed! The whole family LOVES this one! My teenagers piled theirs over brown rice. EXCELLENT for meal prep since the leftovers taste even better the very Read More!
Watermelon + Basil + Mozzarella Skewers ๐๐ฑ Refreshingly SIMPLE finger food to make for your Summertime Parties & BBQ’S. Everyone LOVES food-on-a-stick๐ Watermelon Mozzarella skewers always go really fast, so be sure to make a bunch! โก๏ธ Rachel’s tips: Since there are only a few simple ingredients used here, I really recommend using the absolute Read More!
Refreshing Homemade Blueberry Lemonade ๐ ๐ง There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall glass of cold lemonade! ๐ This homemade Fresh Blueberry Lemonade has become a yearly Summertime tradition that all of my kids get excited about! ๐ฅค Itโs the perfect way to cool down & slow down this summer, Read More!
Island Dream Grilled Shrimp + Pineapple Bowls ๐๐ค๐ด Sweet ๐ถ Sweet Summertime in a Bowl! ๐ This combo is extremely satisfying with the sweet grilled pineapple + tangy marinade + garlicky grilled shrimp! Oh, the sweet & tangy FLAVORS happening here with these shrimp is SO WORTH the 30-minute marinade session!๐ฅ Do you use your Read More!
Fresh Watermelon Smoothie Bowls ๐๐ COMPLETELY refreshing homemade FROZEN Summertime treats! My FAVORITE type because…well…I have major control issues ๐ณ…I like to control the quality of ingredients that go into my family’s food! Maybe you too?! Summertime PERFECTION in a sweet, frozen, *healthy* treat. Plus they’re so pretty ๐ Skip the snow cone shacks this Read More!
Watermelon + Feta + Mint Skewers ๐ฑ๐ These pretty lil’ things are FUN, TASTY, and SUPER SIMPLE to make for your Summertime parties & BBQ’S. Everyone LOVES food-on-a-stick๐ Watermelon feta skewers always go really fast, so be sure to make a bunch! โก๏ธ Rachel’s tips: Since there are only a few simple ingredients used here, Read More!
4th of July Recipe Ideas HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! (To all of our American CRUSHers out there) And happy fun weekend to everyone else!ย I personally absolutely love the summer. You get to spend so much time outside and with your friends, break out the grill, and enjoy some refreshing snacks and drinks. Not to Read More!
Strawberry Mimosas ๐๐๐ฅ You canโt go out to a nice brunch without seeing or ordering a Mimosa these days. This traditional drink is currently gaining in popularity, and likely dates back to the 1920’s. A Mimosa is the refreshingly simple combination of citrus (orange juice) and champagne ๐พ enjoyed by many on a Sunday morning. Read More!