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  • Root Beer Float

    Even though this Root Bear Float isn’t red, white, and blue, it’s still a very all-American treat! If you haven’t ever made one, you need to make a Root Beer Float at least once during the summer! It’s such a wonderful cool and creamy, foamy and fizzy dessert! I drank plenty of Root Beer Floats…

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  • Tomato Cucumber Salad with Feta

    If you like tart and tangy, savory and salty flavors, then this is a salad you’ll have to try! I made this Tomato Cucumber Salad with Feta when my friend Greg gave me some cucumbers from his garden. You can’t go wrong combining cucumbers with tomatoes, but when you add in some feta cheese and Kalamata olives, that really gives…

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  • Fresh Mango Smoothie

    Summer is a great time to enjoy mangos—they just seem like a summery fruit to me. And I tend to make smoothies more in the summer too, so that’s how I came to make this Fresh Mango Smoothie. I usually use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt in my smoothies and I like sweetening them with honey. For…

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  • Marsha’s Coleslaw

    I am definitely a fan of coleslaw, whether it’s tossed with a rich, creamy dressing or with a sweet and tangy vinegar kind of dressing—I love all the different kinds of coleslaws I’ve tasted! This particular coleslaw has a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing, and it is so tasty! It’s a great side dish for…

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  • Book Review—Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You Are

    I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. When I first saw the cover of this book, I had a feeling I would love it! The pretty cover photo and the title just drew me in. I’ve never read a book by Alyssa Joy Bethke, but now that I’ve read…

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  • Strawberry Lemonade

    With all this hot weather, lemonade sure sounds good, doesn’t it? But how about switching it up a little and adding some strawberries for a nice big pitcher of Strawberry Lemonade? Lemon and strawberry are two great summer flavors, and you just can’t go wrong combining them!

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