Ah, lemonade…the favorite thirst quenching beverage of summer. This quintessential summer drink has some interesting history behind it. Did you know that lemonade was first documented in Ancient Egypt in 500AD when lemon juice was mixed with sugar to make a beverage known as qatarmizat? It was considered to be a valuable trade item and…
Is your porch ready for summer? During the winter we rarely use our porches except for a place to duck in out of the rain, or bundle up and watch a snowstorm up close while staying warm and dry. But during the summer, the porch can act like an extension of our living space in…
Sunny summer days make for some phenomenal photo opportunities, but where is the best place to get a great summer photo, and when is the best time of day to shoot? We’ve got some summer photo tips from the experts to help get you started. Head to the shore! There’s a lot of activity to…
Summertime is grilling time, and kids love to eat outside and get in on the fun. For those little ones who want to help you cook up the best outdoor meal ever, we have some dishes they can help prepare without getting in front of the grill, so they can feel like they’re a part…
If you’ve never tried cooking with stone fruits (think peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, and apricots) you’ve been missing out on a healthy and unique taste sensation! Summertime is the time for stone fruit, so we’ve got some delicious recipes from our friends at Sunset Magazine to share with you. Try one or all three for…