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Summer Sophistication with Tea Ice Pops

One of the best things about summer is enjoying a nice cold ice pop. (You might think of them as Popsicles. But Popsicle is a trademarked name for a brand...

Summer Sophistication with Tea Ice Pops

By Carey Ruhl

Fancy Tea Ice Cubes to Chill You Out

Ciaran Keast

Welcome back to summer! Or, as we like to call it, iced tea season. This year, we’re taking our iced tea (and other chilly drinks) to a whole new level,...

Fancy Tea Ice Cubes to Chill You Out

By Ciaran Keast

Citrus Carrot Jam Recipe with Ginger & Cardamom

Andy Hayes

Previously here at Plum Deluxe, we've covered jams extensively. No, not the musical kind -- though we'll get to that in a second. Fresh berry jam? Check. Veggie jam? Got...

Citrus Carrot Jam Recipe with Ginger & Cardamom

By Andy Hayes

Sweet and Savory Bonfire Snacks

Krista Bjorn

One of the great pleasures of summer is sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows for s'mores. But you can make the experience even more memorable and tasty by trying out...

Sweet and Savory Bonfire Snacks

By Krista Bjorn

How to Host a Sparkling Summer Solstice Celebration

Krista Bjorn

A big bonfire, lots of bubbly, and flowers in your hair -- what's not to love about celebrating the Summer Solstice?Honoring the longest day of the year with dancing, feasting,...

How to Host a Sparkling Summer Solstice Celebration

By Krista Bjorn

Saving Summer Flavor for Year-Round Gifting

A Guest Writer

Some of the joys of summer are the fantastic bounty available from kitchen gardens, neighborhood fruit trees, and farmers markets. But when all of that bounty gets ripe at the...

Saving Summer Flavor for Year-Round Gifting

By A Guest Writer

Deluxe Watermelon Salad Recipe

Andy Hayes

There are few fruits I lust after more than a fresh summer watermelon. I just cannot get enough. You can use the whole watermelon and I even drink it by...

Deluxe Watermelon Salad Recipe

By Andy Hayes

Chill Out: 3 Cold Soups for Summer Indulgence

Phoebe Canakis

I remember the first time we tried a chilled soup. I say “we” but I mean my husband, Dan. We were on a cruise and the notion of a chilled...

Chill Out: 3 Cold Soups for Summer Indulgence

By Phoebe Canakis

Dipping Duo: Two Favorite Appetizers for Your Next Bash

A Guest Writer

Appetizers are my favorite party food option. They are easy to make, filling, cheap, and come with many dipper choices. There are dips that are savory and dips that are...