Author: Shelley Rice
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The Blessing of an Unexpected Summer Breeze
There is something about the middle of summer when the heat seems to settle over everything. The air feels heavy before you even step outside. The pavement shimmers in the distance, and even the trees seem to stand perfectly still, waiting for relief. On days when the real feel climbs into the triple digits, you…
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Easy Rainy Day Soup
After weeks of hot July weather, we finally got some much-needed rain. It was still warm outside, but the rain brought just enough relief to make the evening feel a little different. The gray skies and steady showers made a simple pot of soup sound like the perfect dinner. This Easy Rainy Day Soup is…
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Beneath the Same July Moon
Last night, a little after ten, I slipped into the pool and stretched out on my raft. The only light in the backyard came from beneath the water. The soft glow of the pool lights shimmered across the surface while everything beyond it faded into darkness. I looked up. A small crescent moon rested above…
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The Day the Town Comes Together
Emma woke before the cottage had fully gathered the morning. For a few seconds she stayed where she was, listening through the open window to the soft drag of the tide beyond the neighboring houses and the first gulls calling over the harbor. The air coming in smelled faintly of salt, damp grass, and the…
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Coastal Greek Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tzatziki
Picture a warm July evening when dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. Fresh vegetables, tender lemon herb chicken, fluffy rice, and a cool homemade tzatziki come together in a bowl that’s colorful, nourishing, and full of bright summer flavors. It’s the kind of meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight but beautiful…
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After the Rain
This evening, a summer storm rolled through. The kind that waters everything all at once, then quietly moves on. When the rain finally stopped, I stepped outside. The first thing I noticed wasn’t the sky. It wasn’t the sunlight breaking through the clouds or the rain still glistening on the grass. It was the birds.…
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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Summer Corn & Avocado Salad
Fresh, bright, and full of early summer flavor, this Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Summer Corn & Avocado Salad is the kind of meal that invites you to slow down and linger a little longer at the table. Tender grilled chicken is paired with sweet charred corn, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs for…
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The Quiet Search for Balance
Most evenings, you’ll find me outside. Sometimes I’m walking around the yard as the day begins to settle. Other times, I’m sitting quietly in a chair, listening to the birds disappear into the trees while the last light lingers across the sky. There’s something about that time of day. The emails have stopped. The deadlines…
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The Evenings that Stay
The last of the daylight lingered over the harbor, turning the water the color of worn blue glass. Emma eased onto the porch swing with a mug of chamomile tea warming her hands. The evening still held the warmth of the day, but a breeze wandered in from the water, stirring the white curtains through…
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Peach-Glazed Skillet Chicken
Fresh summer peaches aren’t just for cobblers and pies. Their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with savory dishes, creating a meal that feels both comforting and perfectly suited for the season. This Peach-Glazed Skillet Chicken combines juicy chicken thighs with fresh peaches, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and thyme in one simple skillet. The peaches soften into…