Pineapple

I finally broke down and got some proper popsicle molds. These ones, in particular. About time, right? For years I used little bathroom-sized paper cups. That was actually really nice when my kids were smaller and needed a smaller popsicle. Then I tried those rubbery smoothie pop ones with the lids. Of course they leaked. …

Do you know what’s fueling this post? No, not a pineapple whip. (I wish.)

Edible necklaces! Joking. There are no clasps. But how cool would that be? I’d totally walk around munching on some grilled goodness. I grill almost everything we eat lately just to avoid turning my oven on. I mentioned recently that I’m sort of obsessed with grilling pineapple. Last time it was Grilled Pineapple Salsa. This time …

I’ve been on a grilled pineapple kick since the weather has warmed up, and we’ve eaten it so many different ways! I can’t wait to show you! One day I threw some grilled pineapple bits into pico de gallo and took it to a girls’ night. I didn’t come home with much, which was a very good sign.

Have you ever been locked out of your car in a parking lot with two small children and a shopping cart full of groceries? Just curious. Hey, look! Tropical Fish Tacos!

We had a couple of 20-year-old guys over for dinner the other night. (Dark suits, black name tags, riding bikes, seen them around?) I like having them over because they’re sweet. And easy to please. While we were eating, I asked them if they’d ever had Malibu Chicken. “Yes, but not like THIS,” one replied. …