One of my very favorite cookies this time of year are these pecan-filled cookies.  Number one, because I love pecans...and number two because they remind me of pecan sandies my grandma used to buy as a kid.  They are delicious! ... View the Post

I have to tell you that this is one of my absolute favorite treats in the afternoon.  When it is hot and I give the kids a popsicle, this is my go-to snack for myself.....and it is so worth it.  No added sugar (I sometimes do if the watermelon isn't super sweet), but it's really just frozen watermelon, a bit of water and lime juice, blended to such a smooth and delicious taste.  I learned to make watermelon icecream when I was living in the Algarve in Southern Portugal.  We had it for dinner one ... View the Post