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Favorite Herbs~ Lemon Balm


One of my favorite kitchen garden herbs is lemon balm. I grow it in the corner of my herb garden right beside the house, and it comes up every Spring, in early April it starts peaking it’s little green leaves above the ground.
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, but for me it [...]

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Favorite Herbs~ Lemon Balm

Blueberries~Tiny Food With a Powerful Punch


Everytime I turn around I see a new healthiest foods list. On almost every list I see, the tiny blueberry is at or near the top of the healthy food chart. For such a tiny little fruit, blueberries pack a mighty punch.

Blueberries are high in antioxidants which are thought to help protect our bodies from [...]

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Blueberries~Tiny Food With a Powerful Punch

11 Yummy Grilled Fruit Dessert Ideas


When you fire up the grill for supper, don’t forget about dessert! You can grill your dessert along with your meal. Many fruits taste fabulous grilled. It caramelizes the sugar, and brings out some wonderful flavors. Many fruits grill well, but here are some recipes for 10 11 delicious grilled fruit desserts.

Cinnamon Grilled Peaches
Grilled Bananas [...]

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11 Yummy Grilled Fruit Dessert Ideas

Healthy BBQ Survival Guide


I have several summer barbecue survival tips from Zone Delivery USA, to help you get through summer bbq season and still maintain a healthy eating lifestyle. I actually love summer foods because they tend to be lighter and healthier, at least at our house. Summer salads, grilled vegetables, fresh fruit salads all top my list [...]

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Healthy BBQ Survival Guide

Blackberry Hand Pies


I have a great recipe to share with you today for blackberry season, which is coming up in a few weeks (about mid-summer in Ohio). Blackberry Hand Pies are would be great fun to cook around the fire this summer. I hope you enjoy the recipe and the story behind it.

BLACKBERRY HAND PIES WITH JAR-WHIPPED [...]

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Blackberry Hand Pies

Edible Flowers


I really enjoy edible flowers and blooms on my summer salads. They’re also a great addition to desserts, and make a great garnish for any dish. Not all flowers are edible, so make sure you check before eating.
Here is a list some of my favorite Spring and Summer edible flowers and blooms:

Calendula
Nasturtiums
Violets
Violas
Chamomile
Chives
Cilantro (Coriander)
Dill
Honeysuckle
Lilac
Pansies
Scented Geraniums
Squash
Safflower
Mint
Lavender
Dandelions

There are [...]

More On How To Make Grilled Pizza


I posted on how I make grilled pizza a little earlier, then I found this video that has a great demonstration, so I thought I’d add it.
Instead of store bought dough I usually make my own homemade pizza dough. I usually add a little sauce, and a few more toppings to my pizza, but like [...]

Pizza On The Grill


If you don’t know already, I love pizza. We usually have pizza at least once a week. I could have it every day, but I try to use pizza as a weekend treat for eating healthy during the week.
I love to experiment with pizza flavors and toppings. During the summer one of my favorite [...]