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Hot Dog Bar

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So as summer is getting started, we’re sharing this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers,...

The New Frosé — 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Just in time for summer, we rounded up some of the best spiked frozen drinks, popsicles and other desserts. If you love frosé, bookmark the list below for some fresh ideas, perfect for any summer soiree. We...

Popsicles — Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun

This story originally appeared on The North County Moms’ parent site, The Local Moms Network. Heading into the weekend, under a heat dome, we’re going to need this assortment of tasty popsicles to compensate for increased perspiration. Parents and kids...

The Silkiest Blender Hummus Recipe

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. This hummus recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore gets its silkiness from a blender. Using protein and fiber-packed white beans, it’ll blow the store-bought version away. Says Kat: “I’ve...

Barbecue Side — Esquites Salad

Looking for the perfect barbecue side for outdoor entertaining in the beautiful spring and summer weather? This Esquites Salad from Leigh and Alston, the talented recipe creators behind Habitual Hostess, is perfect for any barbecue. Be sure to follow these moms on...

Hey, It’s Stop Food Waste Day!

On national STOP FOOD WASTE DAY it got me thinking. It’s two days after EARTH DAY and in honor of that occasion, I wrote about the feel-good sensation of getting nourishment from food that grows in my own backyard. I won’t rehash the earlier post (but you can read it...

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