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4th of July Recipe Roundup
The 4th of July came and went in a flash! I love celebrating this holiday in true American fashion with fun red, white, and blue recipes. Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few that are tried and true. I’ve rounded them all up and linked them below to share with you!
4th of July Dessert Board
All baked goods were purchased pre-made in the bakery section of my grocery! You can definitely make your own if you wish!
Summer Children’s Books Roundup from The Amsden
Summer is, admittedly, one of my favorite seasons! I love all the fun carnivals, picnics, and getaways that summer brings each year! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite children’s books that perfectly encapsulate the summer feeling from The Amsden and linked them below!
How to Prepare the BEST Summer Cheeseboard!
There’s nothing better than a fun summer gathering with a beautiful cheese board to top it off! I created this cheese board to bring the fun and beauty of summer to you! It has it all from summer berries to ripe cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices to a variety of amazing cheeses, balsamic strawberries (recipe below) to salami and SO MUCH MORE! It really is the perfect way to kick off summer and enjoy a dinner alfresco in the beautiful weather.
The Best Outdoor Rugs of the Season
With summer fast approaching, a round up of the best outdoor rugs is here! A rug is such a simple way to add depth, texture and style to your backyard oasis! I’ve put together a list of some of the best rugs this season. There is something for everyone, as I’ve included all sorts of styles and colors and price ranges! Find all my favorite picks below and click on any photo to see more details + shop!
Our Summer Bucket List
Every year when we return from vacation I feel that kind of sadness that summer is almost over and I haven’t done enough “summery” activites. This year I decided to jot down a little summer bucket list on the way home and we’ve been crossing lots of things off our list since our return. There’s still plenty of time left this summer to do all the fun things with your friends and family and really you can continue to do many of these things into fall as well! Some of the items I listed are specific to Lexington, Kentucky but you can definitely customize to something similar in your area. I’ve also included a blank summer bucket list template if you want to fill out your own! Enjoy and let me know what you’re excited to try first!
DIY Mini Summer Cheeseboards
How fun are these single serving summer charcuterie boards?! This past weekend I hosted a cheeseboard workshop where each attendee got to follow along and make their own board. I typically make giant boards and demonstrate in front of everyone, but this is another fun format for my cheeseboard workshops where everyone actually gets to participate throughout. These are so easy and fun to put together and make the perfect snack or little meal! Find all the ingredients and assembly intstructions below including a link to buy these mini boards!
Summer Dessert Board
If you’ve been following a while you know I love to cook, but hate baking (way too much math and science involved and I hate measuring). So when I need to bring a dessert somewhere and still impress, here’s my solution: the dessert board! This one’s even themed for Memorial Day festivities, but there’s a million different ways you could customize it! And the best part, no baking required! I seriously bought everything at Kroger and just cut a few things up! Arrange and you’re done! Yes, even the little flowers are edible too! I can’t think of a better way to eat dessert either, getting to mix and match and try bites of all the delicious things.