a scenes post ~ summerfood & books

So, as you can see, I like to eat. And before I eat I take pictures of the food. It’s just what I do. I guess that’s probably what you’d expect from a food blogger. 😉 This is a food-heavy post. If you’re not here for the food, you can scroll to the end to…

grandma’s creamy cucumber macaroni salad

This creamy, dreamy macaroni salad is a combination of the classic, simple macaroni salad and fresh cucumber salad! This is one of those salads you can almost always find at our family gatherings in the summertime. You’re going to love the simple, minimal ingredients and how well it goes with all of your favorite picnic…

two ingredient crock pot barbecue chicken

I like making things as easy as possible during the summer months. I make a big Crock Pot full of my salsa chicken (for tacos) or this easy bbq chicken (for sandwiches) every week so we have simple, delicious, accessible lunches at the ready. 4 to 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 bottle (19…

southern green beans & potatoes with bacon

We’re always looking for tasty side dishes to go with grilled fare in the summer. Something to go with the potato salad or macaroni salad. Southern green beans and potatoes with bacon is always a good choice. It’s a great way to enjoy garden green beans, and the potato-bacon combination is reminiscent of German potato…