Fruit

Clementine juice, sugar and rum combine to create an incredibly simple and summery frozen dessert.

A simple trifle with layers of pound cake, Mascarpone whip and homemade blueberry sauce.

Lime-Coconut cupcakes topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting are the perfect cupcakes for summer.

Cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and orange zest combine to create the perfect dip for summer fruit.

Essentials: OXO Cherry Pitter- One of summer’s most used gadgets.

Fresh fruit and Berry-Lime Iced Tea combine to create these festive popsicles for the 4th of July.

Ricotta Cheesecake all prettied up for the 4th of July with fresh berries shaped in a star pattern.

Summer is a laid-back time of year which sometimes means unannounced guests and impromptu barbeques.

Homemade granola bars with almonds, dried cherries and dark chocolate.

Hey MBA readers, I hope you all had an amazing Monday! Today is one of the best Mondays ever because I am officially done with work until the end of August.

The weather is finally getting warmer, so I thought I’d kick off the heat streak with a delicious, slushy, rum infused adult beverage.

The temperatures are kinda crazy here in Ohio. One day it’s in the low 50’s, then the following day it’s in the 80’s. The heat has me realizing two very important things…

Spring has sprung, and with it, the Spring holidays are flying by. Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and I know you want to have…

I’m fairly certain that I’ve discussed my lack of love for the great outdoors, so it’s safe to say you’ll never hear me writing about long hikes in the woods or camping anywhere other than on a deck chair at a five star resort (Hey, I can dream, right?). Not to say that I am …

Normally at this time of year, spring is well underway. Temperatures are getting warmer, the tulips are starting to bloom and I come down with a serious case of spring dessert fever. But it snowed here this week and right now it’s a balmy 40 degrees. So you can understand my seasonal confusion and totally …

I’ve been extremely lazy this week. I’ve really had no desire to do much of anything once I get home from work. The laundry pile is larger than normal, dinners have been no-fuss grilled items (because I can totally pawn that off to Brian) and I haven’t really baked much of anything. Since I’ve pretty …

Growing up, my brother and I were always fond of breakfast for dinner. There was something very “opposite day” about it that intrigued us like no other meal could. We almost felt like little rebels basking in a stack of pancakes dripping in syrup while our neighborhood friends sat down to spaghetti or pot roast. …

Creamy vanilla bean flecked individual cheesecakes topped with a sweet and tart orange infused cranberry sauce.

I am counting down the days left before I return to the real world of 5:30 annoying alarm wake up calls and 8 hour work days. I know I’m lucky and shouldn’t complain about getting 3 months off a year, but it’s such a difficult transition, plus, I feel like whining today. As summer unwinds …

Cheesecake. I love cheesecake. It is truly one of those desserts that I simply cannot resist. I’m guessing it’s the combination of the crisp, slightly salty graham crust paired with the sweet creamy texture of the cream cheese filling. Regardless of the reason, cheesecake equals bliss in my book. Although we will pretty much nosh …

Peaches and Cream Popsicles makes 6 popsicles Ingredients 1 cup of peaches; chopped then pureed ½ cup peaches; diced 6 tablespoons milk 1 5.3 ounce container of Greek vanilla yogurt 2 teaspoons Agave Nectar Directions 1. Mix peach puree, milk, agave and yogurt until smooth. 2. Stir in diced peaches. 3. Fill your popsicles molds. …