Sparkling Limoncello Cooler

June 29, 2015
With it's refreshing combination of fresh lime juice, Limoncello, and bubbly sparkling wine, how could this Sparkling Limoncello Cooler not  be the perfect spring and summer cocktail?

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Caramel-Walnut Bars

June 21, 2015
Caramel-Walnut Bars are easy to make, transport well, can be made in advance and frozen, and become beloved ooey-gooey deliciousness to pretty much everyone who encounters them.  That may just make them the darn-perfect sweet treat!

Caramel-Walnut Bars


In honor of Father's Day today, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk just a little about my Dad.  And to share one of Dad's favorite sweet treats, of course ... Caramel-Walnut Bars.


Just over a year ago ... March 8th, 2014, to be exact ... our family learned just how true the above quote is.  Life truly does change ... sometimes for the good, and sometimes for the not so good ... in the ordinary  instant.

Like in the ordinary instant of walking out to get the morning paper.
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Red White & Blue Italian Ice Champagne Floats {& Kid-Friendly Version}

June 19, 2015
Bring back a favorite childhood delight in a fun-&-festive grown-up treat with Red, White & Blue Italian Ice Champagne Floats!  {But don't worry ... there's a kid-friendly version for creating memories with those kiddos, too.}

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Cheddar-Rosemary Beer Bread {& Does the Type of Beer Make a Difference??}

June 17, 2015
As if a loaf of fresh-baked beer bread isn't tasty enough, adding grated cheese and fresh herbs ... like in this Cheddar-Rosemary Beer Bread ... makes it even tastier!  

Cheddar-Rosemary Beer Bread


A while back, I shared step-by-step how to make beer bread ... and how completely and totally  easy it is to do.  None of that boxed mix needed.  And that a-while-back post got me to thinking ... How much does the type of beer used in one's beer bread matter?

I mean, does the type of beer really  make a difference?
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Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail

June 11, 2015
Cool, crisp, and light, a Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail is perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days.  Not to mention with its vibrant red raspberries and pretty pale yellow color, it's stunningly beautiful, too!

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Easy 3-Ingredient Lemon Ice Cream

June 5, 2015
With just three simple ingredients, this easy homemade 3-ingredient Lemon Ice Cream is almost effortless to whip up!  It's the perfect tasty treat to kick off a REAL® Wholesome Summer.  Thank you to REAL® Seal for sponsoring it's creation and this post.
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Easy Homemade 3-Ingredient Lemon Ice Cream

June is National Dairy Month!  And what better way to celebrate dairy ... and summer ... than with a cool and tasty bowl of ice cream, right?

Well, how about a cool and tasty bowl of easy homemade 3-ingredient Lemon  Ice Cream and  an opportunity to win a $100 Visa gift card from the kind dairy-loving folks at REAL® Seal?

In celebration of National Dairy Month, REAL® Seal is kicking off its REAL® Wholesome Summer campaign, a 30-day campaign focused on sharing how a well-balanced diet including REAL® dairy lays the foundation for creating great summer memories.
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Refreshing Cucumber Gin & Tonic

June 3, 2015
Looking for a crisp and refreshing go-to summer cocktail?  Give a keep-it-cool Cucumber Gin & Tonic a try!  They don't say "cool as a cucumber" for nothing, right?
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It's no secret here at The Kitchen is My Playground I'm a wine lover ... as evidenced by such creations as the Champagne Cobbler Cocktail, Moscato Bee's Knees Wine Cocktail, White Sangria with Nectarines & Plums, and Champagne Margaritas.  

In fact most of the year, a big glass of bold-and-oaky Chardonnay is my go-to drink-of-choice.

But come summer?  My go-to drink changes ...
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