Cantaloupe Agua Fresca (Melon Water)

Melon Agua Fresca is a delicious Mexican drink perfect for summer. It's light, refreshing and  made by blending cantaloupe with water, your preferred sweetener, and a splash of lime juice.   If life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right?  The same idea applies when you have a ton of cantaloupe…

August Menu Plan - One Month of Dinner Meals

Happy August, everyone! As we enjoy our final month of summer soon it will be time to prepare for the back to school rush. This means back to alarms, trying to stay on schedule, packing school lunches, juggling school runs and  after-school activities, all while trying to get dinner on the table at…

Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Juicy and tender Air Fryer chicken legs with a crispy, seasoned coating. They cook up in just 30 minutes making them the perfect weeknight meal.  When we're on a tight budget, ground beef and chicken, particualy chicken drumsticks, become staples in our meals. They are affordable and can be pur…

Sweet & Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

These simple sweet and spicy refrigerator pickles are bursting with flavor and incredibly crunchy.  Preserve your garden cucumbers with this simple recipe for refrigerator pickles.  If you've ever tried your hand at growing cucumbers, you know how they can take over by the end of summer. That&#…