Category Archives: fruit

Preggers Mocktail: Blood Orange Sangria

By Ali | Published: February 23, 2013

Um, I miss booze. Like, a lot. I didn’t think I’d miss it as much as I do, but man, do I salivate when I see a good cocktail going by at a restaurant. I also miss wine. You would think that I was a heavy drinker before getting knocked up, but not really. I [...]

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

By Ali | Published: August 13, 2012

So, I’m going to share yet another breakfast smoothie. Forgive me, but I’m sort of obsessed. I do this thing where I really love something and overload on it, then get sick of it. Do you do that? I do it with new songs way too often. Also with foods, especially of the breakfast variety. [...]

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Cinnamon Peach Ice Cream

By Ali | Published: July 31, 2012

I thought it would be fun to end National Ice Cream Month with a post about delicious cinnamon peach ice cream! One of the items on my summer bucket list is to make 10 different flavors of ice cream this summer. I’m on number 4, so I have many more to go, but I’m feeling [...]

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Angel Food Cake with Berries & Cream

By Ali | Published: July 27, 2012

Let me tell you a little secret…angel food cake is just about the healthiest dessert on the planet! There is next to zero fat in this cake. It’s so light and fluffy. You don’t even feel guilty eating it. And the fresh summer berries…to die for. I mean, let’s just pretend like there are no [...]

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Basil-Rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarine-Blue Cheese Salad

By Ali | Published: July 24, 2012

We are really loving our grill this summer. It makes life easier in general, and just feels like a summer tradition. This is a great grilling recipe, keeping your kitchen free of heat from the oven and dirty pots and pants. The flavor of the grilled nectarines is wonderful, and the addition of the creamy [...]

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Honey Caramel Peach Pie

By Ali | Published: July 20, 2012

Fruit pies are such a highlight of summer, especially when the fruit is perfectly fresh and ripe. During our weekend getaway to my in-laws. I was thrilled to have access to an air conditioned kitchen so I could bake! Naturally I settled on pie. We got peaches from Schramm’s, and boy did they make a [...]

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Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Reduction

By Ali | Published: June 28, 2012

Soooo, it’s hot. There is no central AC in our house. I have very few complaints about our lovely home, but the lack of central AC is one of them. Yeah yeah, I’m a whiny baby, I know. But I will not apologize for hating being hot and sweaty. If you know me, you know [...]

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Strawberry-Mint Water

By Ali | Published: June 9, 2012

So this might seem like a no brainer or maybe something that is too simple to blog about but, people, let me tell you…spa water is pretty awesome. That is what I call any kind of water that contains any yummy fruits, veggies or herbs. You know how you get to sip lovely cucumber water [...]

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Lemon-Blueberry Cake

By Ali | Published: May 3, 2012

This lovely cake has been staring me down on Pinterest for months…months I tell you! I decided to make it for Easter since it’s such a springy dessert. The taste was perfection. The lemon flavor was the highlight of the cake, icing and curd, but the blueberries added a nice burst of balanced flavor. It [...]

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

By Ali | Published: April 12, 2012

It’s spring. Spring means rhubarb. I love rhubarb in my baked goods. Especially in this pie. It’s no secret that pies take time. I would like to kiss the feet of the individual who came up with the idea of the fruit crisp/crumble. It’s genius. The flavor of pie without the time and work of making [...]