What's a foodie to do when she is stripped of all things she loves most... bread, pasta, cheese, figs, rosé, and salmon? She gets creative, that's what! Having a well-stocked pantry full of high-quality ingredients is the first step. For the freshest produce and meats, consider your local farmer’s market or even a CSA box delivery service. I’m a firm believer that the best meals are the simplest ones crafted from the finest foods available. In the summer months you can make your BBQ your best friend since the options are endless on what you can grill and it’s so easy. Having friends over for dinner this weekend? Fire up that grill and check out these simple healthy yet delicious recipes to try!

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Wild Arugula-Quinoa Salad with Cherries

Grilled Fava Beans

Clams in Chili-Cilantro Oil

Pork Loin Chops with Romesco Sauce

Roasted Sea Bass with Spicy Orange Salsa

Grilled Fruit

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Lemon Basil "Daiquiri"

My best friend is getting married and last weekend I threw her a summer camp themed bachelorette party complete with mess hall dinners, camp Olympics, a nature hike, talent show, and bonfire with s’mores. My passion for camp began early with The Parent Trap,followed by Meatballs, and the early 90's Nickelodeon show Salute Your Shorts. I went to my first sleepaway camp when I was 12, a 4-H camp in Washington State where we did polar bearing, campfire sing alongs, capture the flag, and arts & crafts. While the other girls in my cabin were desperately homesick, I was stoked to be a part of the camp culture. Nostalgic for those free-spirited days, I took inspiration from the aforementioned along with my all-time favorite camp film Wet Hot American Summer and an amazing camp resort in Wisconsin called Camp Wandawega to plan our weekend. Whether you want to create a summer camp of your own or go glamping, I’ve got everything you need to recreate that outdoorsy summer spirit of yesteryear!

FOODIE FRIDAY

SALUTE YOUR SHORTS

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