I don’t know about you, but the talk of the town around here in Portland has been alllll about the solar eclipse. I mean, hey, it doesn’t happen very often! With this beautiful state being in the path of totality, I’m mentally preparing for the traffic jams and surges of people this weekend, while feeling excited to see it myself. But you know another great way to prepare for this rare event? Bake festive treats! Such as these Lemon Blackberry Tartlets – Solar Eclipse Tarts.
I enjoy refreshing cocktails in the summer because of the abundance of fresh fruits and herbs. Pimm’s Cups are the (un)official beverage of Wimbledon and are more popular in the UK than the US. But what they are, are delicious. Light and fruity but without the cloying sweetness of simple syrup or loads of added sugar. And when it’s in the 90’s-100’s in the late summer, Pimm’s Cup Popsicles are an excellent way to cool down.
Perhaps it’s from living in the Pacific Northwest, but my favorite type of fish is salmon. My usual go to salmon dish is this one, smothered in dill and lemon juice. However sometimes, I’m in the mood for something with a little extra glaze. And that is where this salmon recipe comes in. This Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon is seriously addicting.
Sweet potatoes are one of those foods that I could eat every day. And sometimes I do. They’re extremely filling, flavorful, and versatile. Another thing I love are tacos. So why not combine them! These spicy sweet potato black bean tacos are such a satisfying meal and will leave you feeling full and happy.
Clafoutis. It’s fun to say, and more fun to eat. I have been compulsively buying every fresh berry that I see at the farmer’s market, but that means I have to keep on mixing it up and make different goodies with them! These Mini Summer Berry Clafoutis are so simple and require pantry ingredients plus fresh berries. So they should be quick and easy to whip up whenever you want!