Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. And most drownings occur in home swimming pools. The good news is there are many ways to keep… Continue reading
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More summer fruit desserts – more delight
Bowl of Cherries By July, cherries are falling from trees and blueberries are ready to be picked. Perhaps nothing says the Fourth of July more than a warm cherry pie. Tart cherries such as Montmorency are excellent for baking, but can be challenging to find fresh as they do not ship well. Sweet cherries, such… Continue reading
Delicous summer fruit desserts
Each month of summer offers delicious berries and fruits to be baked into pies and cobblers, served fresh in meringue shells, topping cakes or tarts, or frozen into ice cream. Seasonal Fare Whether it’s a backyard barbeque with family or an intimate dinner with friends, summer desserts begin and end with seasonal fresh fruit. Straight… Continue reading
Vichyssoise cold soup recipes
Classic Vichyssoise Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings 1 onion, sliced 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 bay leaf 5 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Directions In a large stock pot melt butter… Continue reading
Effective summer skin care
Summertime means beaches, boats, barbecues, and baseball games. You don’t want it to mean sunburn, skin damage, and increased risk of cancer! So you’ll want to change your summer skin care regimen to reflect all that outdoor exposure. Here’s what to do. Blue skies and sunshine entice you to spend time — and lots of… Continue reading
Summer is near: take care for your hair
Summer time approaching. Has your hair lost its lustrous beauty? Your hair can take a heavy toll while the sun shines its fury over the summer months. Your tresses may look a little dull and lifeless. You may notice that strands are brittle and may even split at the ends. So get ready to combat… Continue reading
If you like the look of bronzed skin?
Being born with pale practically see-through skin, I have always wanted to know what it was like to have the “kissed by the sun” look that tanning brings. Every summer I look down at my white skin slick with sunscreen instead of tanning oil and desire the ability to have golden skin instead of aching… Continue reading