Hi there

Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week! I have great news! I broke my ankle over Mother's Day weekend.  I've been in a boot for 2 months.  I haven't been able to do much this summer.   Monday the doctor told me I could literally lose the big boot!  I now have a small brace and I can actually wear both shoes! I've been wearing one shoe, the same shoe, everyday since May.   I've started physical therapy and I'm on my way to a better summer! YIPPEE! I've got a big group Cooking Mom Vacation to Europe for a river cruise on the Danube later this month and after that I'm getting married.  Hearing that I'll be able to walk boot free in Europe and walk down the aisle is the best news ever! Thanks for all of your love, support, advice and prayers! They worked! 

This summer the weather here in Wisconsin has been perfect!   We've been grilling a ton! Foil packets grilling is so easy in the summer! No mess and pans to wash! LOVE THAT! Why not change up taco night and make my Chicken Fajita Packets.  You can cook these packets on the grill or in the oven! They are great for camping too! 

A fun dip ALWAYS gets the party started! Even if it's just a party of one or two sitting outside on the deck.  This Mango and Black Bean Salsa is so fresh!  Double dip all you like! This is guilt free dipping! 

I LOVE Sliders! They  just make me happy! I love them because you can eat more than one!  They are plain fun! Grilling burgers can sometimes be a lot of work.  Give the grill a break and bake up my Cheeseburger Sliders! They are a taste of summer! Kids love sliders too! 

Speaking of the kids, if they are bored get them into the kitchen this summer! If you don't teach them top cook they'll never learn how! Make it fun! Start with desserts like these super easy fun Dirt Cupcakes.  Then move on to have them help make breakfast and scramble the eggs.  Picky eaters will start trying new things if they help make them! Just try it! Summer is the perfect time! I've put together a bunch of really fun recipes.  Click Kid Friendly for more recipes to get those kiddos excited about cooking! 

Got strawberries?  We are still getting local strawberries at the farmers market and they are amazing! Use them to maker my Nutella Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries! Talk about a special weekend breakfast or brunch! This is it! Super easy too!  What not make it this weekend! 

Let's Travel Together!

Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations? 

Have a great weekend! Cook up some memories! 

All my love,

Amy

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