By Kelsi Roth, Senior Graphic Designer and Social Media Coordinator Take advantage of August summer days with a refreshing cocktail! Watermelon Frosé ½ small seedless watermelon cut into small cubes (approximately 4 cups)1 bottle rosé winejuice from 1 lime2-3 tablespoons honey (to taste)fresh mint, watermelon slices, or edible flowers (for garnish) Pour the wine into ice cube trays and freeze,...
by Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator Don’t forget to plan the appetizers for your next dinner party. This strawberry goat cheese bruschetta is a refreshing take on the traditional tomato version and will be a crowd pleaser! This is a perfect dish to serve any time of the year, but especially in the summer when strawberries are in...
by Charles Pobee-Mensah, Director of Digital Marketing Cool off this summer with a traditional lemonade treat! Traditional Lemonade 2 lemons1 ½ pint boiling water2 tbsp sugarice cubes Cut 3 thin slices of lemon, and reserve them for decorating.Thinly peel the remaining lemons and place the rind in a bowl with the sugar, pour on the boiling water and leave until...
By Kristy Cartmell, Designer/Social Media Specialist There’s nothing that works for just about any occasion quite like a chicken wrap. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party, need a quick lunch, or something to pack with you to take to the beach, this recipe has you covered. It’s so delicious, healthy, and filling but not too heavy for...
by Shane O’Neill, Vice President Shackwacker 2 ounces Kraken black spiced rum2 ounces Kahlua coffee liqueur2 ounces dark creme de cacao2 ounces caramel macchiato creamer2 ounces iced coffee4 ounces half and half2 cups ice Measure all ingredients into a cup.Add ice to blender.Pour ingredients over ice and blend until smooth.Swirl chocolate inside glass.Pour blended mixture into glass and...
by Hayley Lardinais, Account Coordinator This is the easiest appetizer or snack to bring to a gathering, with the biggest pay-off. You definitely won’t have to worry about taking leftovers home with you. They may not be the prettiest, but boy, do they taste good! Ricotta & Pesto Crostinis 1 french baguette (sliced)olive oil (to taste)ricotta cheese (to...
by Charles Pobee-Mensah, Director of Digital Marketing I've learned a few things since sharing the recipe for a peanut butter banana smoothie back in May. Here is a tweaked version of that recipe, as well as pointers. Changes Since Last Time Instead of a half cup of milk, we're going to use a full cup. This will yield about...
by Ellen Fruchtman, President Most people love the taste of roasted vegetables. And if looks matter (and they always do), the serving platter looks delicious and divine. To make it interesting, add some flavor that might work best with each vegetable and roast away! Just check the timing, since each vegetable may take a different amount of...
by Ellen Fruchtman, President We’re nearing the end of corn season (spoken like a true Midwesterner), so this is the perfect time for this yummy soup from one of my favorite chefs, Jennifer Segal. It’s easy, low calorie, and utterly delicious. Summer Corn Soup 4 tbsp unsalted butter1 heaping cup chopped shallots6 cups low sodium chicken broth6 ...
By Michael Fruchtman, CFO Easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs ⅓ cup olive oil¼ cup cilantro (chopped)juice from 1 lime2 garlic cloves (chopped)1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon cumin¼ teaspoon ground pepper1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs Whisk the first 7 marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Chop chicken into chunks and marinate in mixture either in bowl or Ziploc bag for 2-4...