Photos and recipe courtesy of pastry studio Before you leave behind the flip flops and backyard barbecues, here’s one final huzzah! Figs, like many fruit, have two growing seasons. You might have noticed them popping up again in stores and farmers’ markets, because they bear fruit both during late spring and in late summer. Fold up all the goodies of summer, like figs and berries, into a rustic galette. Summer isn’t over yet, and this [...]

Every year thousands of incoming college freshmen begin a new phase of life and moving into campus housing for the first time! More and more colleges are making efforts to build eco-friendly dorms, whether it’s through energy-efficient appliances, recyclable cleaning supplies, or composting. Still, the choices student make still have the largest impact when it comes to day-to-day habits. Here are some easy ways to save nature’s resources and cut down on the electric bill [...]

Photos and recipe courtesy of Framed They provide companionship, entertainment, assistance, and are loyal to the very end. Let’s hear it for the canines in our lives on August 26th! We’ve heard of some grrreat ways to celebrate, such as adopting a new pup, holding a costume contest, staging a photo shoot, or pampering your pooch and then having a lazy nap day! Whatever you choose, don’t forget snack time! Here are two dog-gone tasty [...]

Photos and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge It’s normal to grumble about going back to school, but it’s also normal to get excited about school supplies! Remember those shiny new Power Ranger or Lisa Frank notebooks that every kid coveted? They were awesome enough to make you king or queen of the playground! (At least for a couple days.) Now you can bring the note-writing to the cafeteria with these adorable canvas lunch bags – they’re [...]

Yes…another ice cream post. Now that it’s August and the days of summer feel marked, we’re wondering how much longer we can get away with eating ice cream for dinner. Thank goodness National Ice Cream Sandwich Day came along! This treat is typically made with chocolate chip cookies or those soft chocolatey cake-cookie hybrids found in ice cream trucks across America. And both are divine. But if you’re looking for something a little unique or international, [...]