Introduction Late August afternoon, and the sun’s warmth still lingers on the back porch where I’m quietly slicing peaches. The scent of ripe fruit mingles … Read more
I did not trust bourbon in grilled chicken thighs at first. Honestly, the idea of mixing whiskey with honey and peaches sounded like a cocktail … Read more
The cobbler was gone before I even grabbed my fork. Third time that week. A few crumbs left on the plate, but everyone was already … Read more
Layered, wiggly, and boldly colored, and that’s the whole point. The way each tier of the red, white, and blue jello shot cups catches the … Read more
That crackling pop and sizzle—the kind that tickles your ears before you even see the bursts—still takes me straight back to those long summer evenings … Read more
My partner took one bite of this slow cooker pulled pork tenderloin with tangy Carolina sauce and, without missing a beat, asked if I’d make … Read more
I burned the edges of this Festive Creamy Funfetti Patriotic Poke Cake with Sprinkles at least three times before I finally nailed the balance between … Read more
Rummaging through the fridge while the grill was still warming up, I realized we were short on snacks for our 4th of July get-together. Half … Read more
For a while, I just accepted that grilled corn wasn’t going to taste like the street-style elote I remembered from my summer trips to Mexico. … Read more
My cousin showed up unexpectedly on the afternoon of the 4th of July, and honestly, the fridge was looking pretty bare except for a box … Read more
