In the summertime, I’ll admit I like to spend more time outside and less time in the kitchen.
When you live in Minnesota you have to make the most of warm weather. Like a beautiful wedding day it’s here and gone before you know it. That’s one of the many reasons why during the summer months, my husband and I go for nightly walks or bike rides. In the winter we settle for walking around malls, but in the summer you’ll find us basking in the sun and breathing in the fresh air.
To me, being outside is more refreshing than a sweet iced tea or scoop of ice cream. So who can blame a girl for wanting to cook quicker meals in order to spend time outdoors?
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: A quick recipe can taste just as good, if not better, than a time-intensive recipe. Er, unless you’re going through the fast food drive-thru. In that case, I’d say you’d definitely be better off spending an extra 10 minutes cooking something yourself!
There is nothing wrong with easy and simple. I’m always amazed when I ask friends what they are making for dinner and they reply sheepishly … oh, you know, just something easy and simple. Nothing special. Dear friends, I want you to know that easy and simple can be special. You don’t have to spend one hour on something for it to be made with love. Anything can be made with love.Read More