by Corinne Ritz | Sep 20, 2026 | Autumn, Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Cake, Christmas, Christmas, Dessert, Food, peaches, Summer, vintage, Winter
I’ve had this cookbook made by my mother-in-law for nearly 30 years. I still have not made everything in it! Our family got an order of Palisade Peaches that are grown out on the Western Slope of Colorado. I really wanted to make a Peach Coffee Cake. I...
by Cindy Alldredge | Aug 27, 2026 | Antipasto, Appetizers, Autumn, Autumn Porch Supper, Brunch, Lunch, side dish, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian
We reach a point every summer where we don’t know what else to do with zucchini so here is the answer. This easy and delicious vegetable flatbread is such a treat. And It’s ITALIAN! (said with an accent). Using a mandolin for the slicing makes this so...
by Corinne Ritz | Aug 17, 2026 | 4th of July, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Food, peaches, Summer
I love it when peaches are in season! Peach season is a good season. Everyone always talks about Georgia peaches. But then we lived in Portland, Oregon and peaches grown in that area are seriously good. Now, we live in Denver, Colorado and Palisade peaches grown on...
by Corinne Ritz | Jul 31, 2026 | Chicken, Cookout, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Grilling, Summer
We love this meal all through year, but it is especially good once the tomatoes in the garden are ready to eat. A simple mixture of tomatoes, red onion, basil and gorgonzola cheese is packed with flavor and so very delicious over chicken. Tomato gorgonzola salsa over...
by Corinne Ritz | Jun 21, 2026 | 4th of July, Baking, Dessert, Food, No Bake, Raspberries, Summer
It has been HOT lately. Hotter than usual and we know that it is not just hot here but record breaking heat everywhere! The problem is that there are many celebrations and parties all summer long and we need yummy desserts! Here we have listed all our family favorite...
by Corinne Ritz | May 20, 2026 | 4th of July, Barbecue, Cookout, Dinner, Family, Food, Grilling, Holidays, Party Time, Summer
We LOVE a Good Summer Barbecue with friends and family. Of course, the classic burgers and hot dogs on the grill with some watermelon is good enough for us. However, there are SO many other great options! The easiest way we have found is for the host and/or hostess to...