Throw an elegant end-of-summer party with one of these gorgeous, fruit-forward cakes as the centerpiece. Be it peaches, cherries or berries, these colorful, juicy fruits are all you need to turn a cake into something striking and special
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10 Fruit Desserts to Make This Summer
If there’s any reason to turn your oven on this summer, it’s to bake gorgeous summer fruits into show-stopping desserts. Buttery, flaky and crispy, there is nothing better than a crumble or galette fresh from the oven and dripping with sweet fruit juices.
10 One-Ingredient Rubs and Marinades for the Grill
Keep your grilling simple this summer and try these 8 one-stop-shop marinades and rubs.
It’s Officially Peach Season!
Summer is here and you know what that means — it’s peach season!
5 Tips for Making Your Best-Ever Potato Salad
Master this summertime staple with the help of these 5 easy-to-follow rules.
12 Must-Have Beach Accessories
Enjoy the last-hoorah of summer in style! From my go-to beach tote to the Swiss Army knife of beach chairs, these are the items that I always pack with me when I’m going to relax by the water.
Step Outside the Box with these Unique Summer Wines
Summer seems to be getting longer and hotter but I have found some unique wines to break the monotony of these sweltering days. My H-E-B wine haul has some new and interesting flavors that are ideal for enjoying in this Texas heat.
6 Crowd-Pleasing Cook Out Sides
Don’t fill up on cheeseburgers and hot dogs, because this summer is all about the sides! From a vegetable-loaded pasta salad to grilled potatoes and buttered corn on the cob, these fun dishes can be made ahead, prepared on the grill or even assembled in minutes.
Summer Drinks To Douse The Heat
Summer is here in full force and I can’t think of a better way to cool down than enjoying some simple at-home cocktails! The best part is you don’t have to be a mixologist to whip these up.
Don’t Miss It: Houston’s Summer Dine Around
This June, try some of Uptown Houston’s best restaurants and help a good cause while you’re at it.
5 Perfect-for-Summer Cocktails to Try Now
The days have started to slow and the temperature is hitting 90 degrees by noon, so I think we’re all in need of a refreshing cocktail. From a bourbon-spiked punch to Brazil’s favorite libation, the Caipirinha, there is something for everyone.
Cheers to Summer at Paesanos 1604
My favorite outdoor patio in the Alamo City is at Paesanos 1604. This place is just beautiful. Spend a relaxing evening with friends and be sure to grab a fabulous cocktail or two while you’re at it!
Double dip with Trentino Gelato
I scream, you scream…wow, we ALL scream for ice cream! And the sizzling summer heat only supports our cause. But this is no ordinary frozen treat! Meet Marcelo Kreindel, the “gelato master” of Trentino Gelato.
Grilled caprese salad
Summertime…and the living is easy. And we are all heading to the grill for some time in the great outdoors. H-E-B Cooking Connection has come up with a grilled Caprese Salad…made with fresh heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella and portobello mushrooms. Chef Jeff from the H-E-B at Bunker Hill shows us how to make this easy salad.
Explore the wines of summer
Not only is the Boerne Wine Company an amazing destination in charming downtown Boerne, but once you visit here you will have a new-found appreciation for wine. The Boerne Wine Company encourages guests to explore the many different varieties of wines available. For summer, owner Christopher Grossman introduces us to some white wines that are just perfect for warmer weather.
