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Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Salads

Mother’s Day Menus

Planning a meal to celebrate the special moms in your life but need a little inspiration? From breakfast in bed to brunch and dinner, the following recipes are sure to delight with minimal effort. Helpful menu pairings are included. ย    We hope for the best on Mother’s Day, but the age-old joke often involves…

Frozen, Main Dishes

From the Recipe Box: Edition 2!

In this recurring series, I dig into my decades-old recipe box (I guess I should say boxes!) and share three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years, STILL havenโ€™t made it to the blog. A little different than my usual posts, this is more like an old-fashioned recipe swap. (Feel free to rifle through…

From the Recipe Box

In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years STILL haven’t made it to the blog. I’m doing it a little differently than my usual posts โ€“ sort of like an old-fashioned recipe swap. (Feel free to rifle through your…

Appetizers, Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast, Casseroles, Condiments, Desserts, Salads, Side Dishes, Soups and Stews

Best Recipes of 2023

Ann Fulton knows how to deliver an impeccable recipe, and she did not disappoint in 2023. Here are the top 10 NEW recipes from Fountain Avenue Kitchen this year that our families have been making again…and again and again! The Eye of the Beholder As a dietitian and family meal planner, people often come to…

A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Holiday Book Edition

Need fresh material for your bedside table, or perhaps a practical gift or book group pick? We’re back with a list of buzz-worthy books, with help from the pros, in categories that span a variety of age groups and interests.    In our last Favorite Things, Summer Book Edition, I introduced a new local bookstore…

Our Favorite Things for the Holidays!

We can all use fresh ideas in the gift giving department, right? In that spirit, we’ve been keeping a list and have assembled a collection of our favorite things to give and receive, and it’s loaded with practical and thoughtful ideas for kids and adults alike!   Home is where the ❤️ is… The first…

What to see and do in New York City!

It’s a quick train ride away for many of us, and also a destination for everyone worldwide. But with so much going on in the big city, where are the best places to visit and (most importantly) the yummiest spots to eat? Note: We will update this post with new finds over time, so check…

A Few of Our Favorite Things – Retro Style!

We always seem to be marching forward, so it can be fun to take a step back. Our favorite things this month include the classic, the timeless, and some gems we may have forgotten about!   Retro in the kitchen… Most microwaves and ovens now have their own built-in timers, but we love the decor…

A Trip to Italy

Whether you’re planning a trip to Italy or would simply enjoy a glimpse of some of the popular sites, the following itinerary, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions may be helpful.   On a recent family trip to Italy, I shared lots of photos on my Instagram and Facebook stories. The comments from readers…

Our Favorite Things – getting back to business!

It may seem like summer has just begun, but before we know it we will be packing lunch boxes and getting back into the usual routine. Here’s a sneak peek at what we will be incorporating into our daily schedules!   You Do Blue – Nail Polish A fun nail polish color can be a…

A Few of Our Favorite Things โ€“ Summer Book Edition

Thereโ€™s something exciting about picking out summer books. This year, we built a great reading list with help from our friends at Pocket Books, a local independent bookstore run by three fabulous women who always give the best recs. Happy readingโ€ฆand please comment with any recent reads you have loved!   In 2022 Pocket Books…

A Few of Our Favorite Things โ€“ Spring Garden Edition

April ☔️ bring May 💐, and we are ready for them! To help us all with spring plantings, we asked local expert, Laura Lapp, to share her favorite gardening tips, tools, and tricks this season.    Laura grew up surrounded by flowers โ€“ her mom owned a flower shop. So it wasn’t surprising when she…

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