“Favorites” Collections
A Few of Our Favorite Things for August!
Make late summer a little extra special this year with the following Favorite Things, which cover practical and fun bases both inside the home and out! Some of us may be holding on tightly to the fleeting days of summer. Others may be anxiously awaiting cooler fall days. Either way, the following list of accessories…
A Few of Our Favorite Things – May Edition
Put on your shades, because this edition of Favorite Things is chock full of bright colors and fun gadgets for springtime. We’re ready for it, are you? Favorite App When Ann was visiting her family in California, they did a lot of hiking and saw so many interesting desert plants and wildflowers. They had…
A Few of Our Favorite Things – March Edition
We never thought dental floss would be on our favorite things list, but it made the cut this month along with our favorite new book, new kitchen accessories, and springtime recipes to get us excited for the warmer weather! The groundhog saw his shadow last month, but given his track record (he’s been right 4…
A Few of My Favorite Things － September
We don’t want the summer to end. But then again, September promises warm days and cool nights and the return of football (woohoo!). So, while we’re in a seasonal limbo, this Favorite Things offers a bit of this and a bit of that. There’s a new condiment that’s sweet and spicy, a novel that blurs…
A Few of My Favorite Things－August
The hot, hazy days of August call for cold refreshment, great beach reads, and a bit of back-to-school inspiration. The latest edition of Favorite Things covers it all! If you’ve followed the Fountain Avenue Kitchen over time, there are two things you may know about me. I love trivia…and ice cream! As such, an…
Cheers to Non-Alcoholic Beers!
Have you heard the buzz about non-alcoholic beers? We decided to taste a few to see what the hype is all about, and we were pleasantly surprised. Let’s just say O’Doul’s isn’t the only option anymore! I’m what people call a lightweight. My tolerance to alcohol is so low that even the All Day…
John’s Top 10 (and a college graduation!)
Big occasions provide good reason to reflect on the years gone by. And what’s a walk down memory lane without remembering the things that made the biggest impressions–in this case, food! During a recent conversation with my older son, John, about childhood punishments meted out over the years, I had to think long and…
A Few of my Favorite Things－Summer Book Edition
Looking for a new book to read this summer? In this month’s Favorite Things, we share a broad range of favorite titles, which offer inspiration both in and out of the kitchen! Summer is a great time to start a new book – but which one? When Emily and I recently talked about our…
A Few of my Favorite Things－May
Welcome to the latest installment of Favorite Things, which includes a recent coffee discovery, a book club-worthy novel, and a kitchen gadget that doubles as a thoughtful gift…and trivia! 🌸We know that April showers bring May flowers, but there are some other fun facts about the fifth month of the year… Did you…
A Few of My Favorite Things, Garden Edition
A garden design pro shares her carefully curated list of favorite products and helpful tips, which are aimed to ensure that the vegetables, herbs, and flowers in your backyard garden thrive this summer! The kitchen and garden go hand in hand, and since the days are growing longer and warmer (some of them, anyway!), it…
A Few of my Favorite Things － March
Back by popular demand after a brief hiatus, I am delighted to bring you a brand new collection of Favorite Things! I’m truly excited about these items, many of which are locally sourced and all of which have reasonable price points. From pet lovers to grandchildren and those who might simply enjoy a new book,…
Valentine’s Day Tic Tac Toe
A little ingenuity is all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special 💘 Who said you shouldn’t play with your food? This recipe is fun to make, play with, and eat－especially with a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day! For year-round appeal, the colors of this festive project can be…
