One steamy July evening, after a backyard BBQ, I needed something cold—but not heavy like ice cream. I remembered a trick my grandmother used: freeze citrus juice with a bit of sweetener and mint. That night, I made this lime granita with fresh mint and honey... and it became my go-to cool down ever...

One summer afternoon, I was dragging. Hot, tired, and looking for a pick-me-up. The kids were restless, so I grabbed what we had in the freezer: vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of honey. We layered it all in mason jars and called them "Mom's Fancy Sundaes." Their faces lit up li...

For the longest time, I was not a baker. I could cook dinner like a pro, but baking felt... intimidating. Then one spring, I made these blackberry lemon cupcakes for a baby shower, and suddenly, I felt like someone who could bake anything. The fresh blackberries burst with sweet juice, the lemon zes...

A few summers ago, I hit a heatwave slump. The kids were begging for ice cream, I was craving something cold—but I didn’t want the sugar crash that came with it. That’s when I remembered the Italian granita I’d tried years ago during a girls’ trip. Light, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. So...