I think Father’s Day is in June because men love to grill and there is no better season for such an activity than summer! Below you’ll find a handful of recipes that I know the father in our home would love…with a couple lighter side, yet equally delicious dishes for good measure.
1 Barbecued Grilled Chicken Wings 2 Onion, Gruyere & Arugula Burgers 3 Tomato, Corn & Zucchini Pizza 4 Bourbon Barbecue Ribs 5 Black Bean Burgers 6 Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Happy Summer Eating!
Ask Sticky to make something on the stove and he looks at me like I am speaking a foreign language. Suggest we grill for dinner and the man instantly has the giant tongs in one hand and a beer in the other.
Seeing how Father’s Day is just around the corner I thought why not throw the guy a bone and do a meaty post. Something so easy that even he will be able to make it in the future (with very little assistance). Of course he was the taste tester as I do not each such a thing as chicken..and since you are seeing it here you can bet it got a double thumbs up from the carnivore of our home.
(Raw chicken…it’s so gross. Really you guys, I need to move on from the below image quickly before I hurl.)
“Brand, you got to get me in action! That’s what they like! Just don’t get my hair, I look like a dingus!”
(For anyone who personally knows Sticky you can attest that that is exactly what the man said.)
Despite the fact that I do not eat meat, I have to admit that they chicken smelled soooooo gooooooood when it was grilled. When I checked the center to ensure it was cooked through, I could tell that it was extra juicy as well. I’m pretty sure those 2 things are solid indicators of some delicious meat.
Time to fire up that grill and do some celebrating of Dad! You may even get him to do the grilling part for you…just as long as you provide the cold beverage of course.
Enjoy!
Three years ago Shan posted a Strawberry Coffee Cake with a Lemon Glaze that was seriously one of my favorite cakes ever. (I can’t believe I can say “3 years ago” in blog terms…where has time gone?) That recipe is what inspired these muffins. Basically portable versions of that delicious coffee cake…and still damn delicious with iced coffee.
I am not exactly sure what distinguishes a coffee cake from all others but I think it may have something to do with the crumb topping. And sometimes that buttery delectable topping is topped with a sweet glaze. Which is the case for these muffins. Cake topped with berries, topped with crumb, topped with lemon glaze. Yes, these are good people.
If my search was correct, this is only the 3rd time strawberries and lemon have been featured together on this blog. Say what??!! It’s only one of my favorite summer combos! Be prepared for more berries and lemon. It’ll probably be a cocktail you will see next, just being honest here.
First though, you gotta make these muffins! Jettie said they are so good that I should make one million more. That’s high praise from a 5 year old.
Of course the almost 2 year old loves them as well…so sneaky he is stealing a muffin while I am shooting. But how do you take a muffin away from that face? I am seriously asking, how??!! (He’s a cutie!)
There is one bad thing about these amazing muffins – they need to be eating within 2 days of baking. Good news is there’s a good chance they won’t last 24 hours.
Enjoy!
There seems to be a lot of mixed feelings out there about rompers. Some people need them to not exist, while others practically live in these one-piece wonders.
I am 100% on board with their existence, I do however feel it takes time to find the right one for your shape, lifestyle and measurement between shoulders and crotch. (That is the magic # when it comes to these things, ladies.)
Here are a handful of what I would call “casual, dress up or down, no butt cheek hanging out, easy for on the go girl and moms” rompers. If you ask me every girl should own at least one…you just need to put in the time to find that perfect one. When you do, you will have added a casual piece to your wardrobe that only requires footwear. (But yes, you still have to get naked when going the bathroom, there’s no way around that):
1Angie print strapless romper via Nordstrom/2ASOS casual romper with contrast binding/3H&M sleeveless jumpsuit/4Forever 21 ornate floral came romper/5Old Navy sleeveless chambray romper/6LOFT beach striped drawstring romper
xo,
We have yet to turn on our air. Sure you could call us cheap but truth be told we are in a battle against ourselves. One where we are both want to turn on the air yet no one wants to be the first to pull the trigger. Who can stay miserable longer? And why do our kids have to suffer through this?
Reality is it’s not that bad. Growing up we did not have central air and this weather would have been considered comfortable. What doesn’t love the extra humidity however are our bananas. In a effort to not make banana pancakes for the 1000th time I conjured these bad boys up instead. And they are super yum, especially with a giant glass of iced coffee.
Almost every single one of my parties sees a bag of mini powdered donuts dumped onto a tray for guests to grab and gobble. I feel like people may be sick of seeing those but it is hands down the one thing that will always be gone, regardless of crowd size or adult to kid ratio. People love them.
For treats we often buy those bags of heavenly goodness…my hope was that these would have a similar super soft texture and they do, with bonus points for the banana flavor.
If you are drowning in over ripe bananas like me you must try these! (They would also be perfect for #nantionaldonutday June 3rd!)
Enjoy!
