Mason Jar Salads

Mason jars are just so cute. I think they take a lot of us back to our childhood when life was simpler, when what we ate came out of the garden and when mom or grandma would spend weeks in the fall in the kitchen canning their harvest. Mason jars just give us a sense of nostalgia and have really made a comeback in cool, unique ways. They are very popular to use for gift-giving right now. They are perfect for lunch on-the-go. Using a jar puts a cool twist on just simply packing a salad in a plastic container.

Watermelon Ice Cubes

I was super excited to try this after seeing the idea on the Rachael Ray show. It was one of those "why-didn't-I-think-of-that?" moments! I just had to share here on Joyously Domestic! 

It could not be more easy!

All you need is a seedless watermelon. That's it! Simple enough, right?

Blueberry Scones with Lemon Drizzle Glaze

My older two children (ten and thirteen) slept in today. I greeted them with breakfast in bed.

These scones are divine! I am kicking myself now that I didn't double the recipe ... a single batch only makes eight. Maybe that's a good thing. With a good dose of heavy cream and lovely little bits of real butter, they probably aren't the greatest thing for my waistline. But, they sure are heavenly, flaky triangles of loveliness.

Fruit Popsicles

For my first post, I wanted to share these Fruit Popsicles. 

It's hot out!  H.O.T!  Thank God for air conditioning.

And, popsicles!

Like many around the country, we've been experiencing record high temperatures recently.  These eye-pleasing frozen novelties are perfect for those balmy, humid days when you just want something refreshing.