California Feature: Jax Makes Fruit & Coconut Water Popsicles

It’s blazing hot here is Southern California, 100s for most of the week in our lovely town of Riverside. Thankfully we have a pool and the A/C has been running like crazy. But when we’re waterlogged, have cabin fever and need fresh air, we need a way to beat the heat. And so, we make

Blueberry Buckle Cake

This blueberry buckle cake has been a recipe staple in my family for more than 15 years.  When pick-your-own blueberry season opened this year it was the first recipe that I wanted to bake.  It was also my first attempt at making this cake and the bar was high since it is so well know

It’s Raspberry Season!

Sometimes no recipe is the perfect recipe.  Pick, wash and enjoy. (Pick your own at Lyman Orchards)

Grilled Corn On the Cob

This grilled corn on the cob recipe is simple and a great foundation to add even more flavor with various cheeses and toddler friendly toppings.  I choose the cut the kernels off the corn for my toddler to enjoy, as seen in the image above.  Keeping it classic or kicked up is entirely up to

Feature: Clara Learns How To Make Strawberry Jam

Nothing says summer quite like the pop of fresh red strawberries. They’re bright and fragrant and often smeared on my toddler’s face when we pick them at our local orchard. They’re begging to be eaten and are the perfect ingredient for a homemade jam. Making it now lets me have that memorable and sweet taste

Road Trip: Lyman Orchards and Strawberry Popsicles

One of my favorite times of the year is when Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own season opens.  I still remember going blueberry picking with my family and loading up the basement freezer with numerous bags to use for blueberry pie at Christmas.  When I had my son I was determined to find an orchard so