Had some broccoli. Had some watermelon. Had some feta cheese and basil.

Steamed it. Cubed it. Chopped it.

A refreshing salad.

(Hey… that’s almost Haiku!)…

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Here's an amazing healthy recipe for a unique smoothie featuring watermelon and vanilla.…

When was the last time you threw a really nice, really intimate dinner party?

I’m talking about:

a.) No kids

b.) 6 guests tops (8 in all, including you and your S.O.)

c.) A nicely set table (candles, cloth napkins, music, etc.) and fantastic food (of course)

Why, you ask?…

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Summer is all about having fun… so why not add a bit of whimsy to the kitchen as well?…

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With every new season comes a new crop of produce, and summer provides the best array of flavorful fruits to add to your meals. Summer fruits are great in salads and make for refreshing and healthy desserts.

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Some kids just love watermelon.

While others? Well… maybe they don’t.

If your children belong to the latter, don’t feel discouraged.

Here are FUN watermelon recipes that may convert them. The bonus? By eating this fresh and crisp fruit, the kiddos get a dose of vitamins C, A, B6, B1 and lycopene (an antioxidant).

If you’re looking for healthy snacks for kids, look no further.

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As I have mentioned numerous times, I have a rather large garden this summer.  Besides growing tomatoes, cucumbers, corn and basil, a quarter of my garden is being taken over by watermelon.  A small part of the watermelon patch was planned, but the rest is all due to volunteerism.

There are two varieties of watermelon in my patch, black diamonds, and the old fashioned striped variety…all with seeds.  I love watermelon and I frequently buy melons in the summer, but I don’t like the…

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Watermelon and summer just go together. Roadside stands are popping up all over with the beautiful fruit piled high.  By making a watermelon granita, you can have a dessert that's elegant but still fun enough to serve up to hot kids who have been playing outside.

 

See the recipe and read the review on…

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On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than a cold, juicy, slice of watermelon! I am pretty sure I could eat my weight in watermelon! This past weekend, we went to a cookout at a friends house, and at the last minute, I decided to slice up the left over half of watermelon in my fridge, and take it with me. Within minutes of sitting it on the table, it was gone, devoured in minutes by kids and adults alike. It's just so refreshing, especially when it's ninety two degrees outside!… Continue

From: Don't Speak Whinese

I personally love fruit but my kids can be apathetic towards it at times. Food on sticks is rarely passed up here so I decided to combine the two and see if I could tempt them. I came up with grilled…

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I might make another post later tonight, but figured I'd jump on board

with what pretty much everyone does, and go ahead with a wordless

Wednesday post!

What is better on one of those lazy, hazy & crazy dog days of summer than an outdoor picnic? …

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