Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
My friend Anita tries to pretend she’s not all that and a bag of chips in the kitchen, but I know differently. The girl jars her own salsa for Pete’s sake! One day she served me this dressing with a green salad. I almost licked the bowl. It’s also delicious as a dip for fresh …
I hate coffee. I love coffee cake. I’m a total conundrum. Sour Cream Coffee Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream (can use light) 1/2 teaspoon baking …
My good friend Heather, from Globetrotting Mama, was in town for the Social Capital Conference this weekend. I asked her to join us for breakfast today before she went home. She said she would, but only under one condition. That I go to absolutely no trouble at all for her. Fine. I told her she …
Dill, has become a bit of an obsession for me this summer. I absolutely can not get enough of it. So, when I had a party recently I looked for something with fresh dill in it. These shrimp sliders were the answer. They were absolutely delicious, easy to make, could be made ahead, and reasonably …
I tell you, those LCBO Food & Drink magazines are like my bible when it comes to drinks. I found this recipe for Frozen French Lemonade in my 2006 edition and had to try it! Yes, I’m a bit of a hoarder when it comes to magazines with recipes. This is a perfect drink for …
When my kids were little, this cake showed up at the end-of-school-year pool party every. single. year. It was never not a hit—and now that they’re grown, they still ask me to make it. That’s the magic of this ridiculously easy pool party cake: it’s nostalgic, affordable, and it brings joy to any summer celebration. …
Someone suggested to me the other day that I could just go buy ice cream from the store. Pshaw! Blasphemy I say. I will not buy ice cream from the store. Especially now that I’m learning how to make all these fun treats during the summer months. Like this homemade Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream. …
Sometimes you want a drink with a little bite. Sometimes you want one with a big one. Like this Shark Attack. This drink is most definitely a “sippin’ drink”. It’s the kind of drink that’s perfect for mommas who’ve just got home from running their kids to the umpteenth soccer game or cheerleading practice and …
