25 Easy 4th of July Appetizers

Love and Lemons 6/30 5:45A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Need 4th of July appetizer ideas? We re here to help!  I ve rounded up 25 of our best 4th of July appetizers below. They include show-stopping snack platters, fun finger foods, crowd-pleasing party dips, and more. Most showcase fresh summer...

Comment: NSAC Urges Senate to Support Grassley “Actively Engaged” Amendment

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/30 4:17A Billy Hackett

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 734.417.8710 Comment: NSAC Urges Senate to Support Grassley “Actively Engaged” Amendment Washington, DC, June 30,...

An Easy Pasta Salad for Your 4th of July Cookout

Love and Lemons 6/29 3:22A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

The 4th of July is coming up this week, and I’m busy planning what to make for my family’s cookout. I still haven’t decided between these veggie burgers and these black bean burgers, between grilled asparagus and grilled zucchini, but I know one...

Release: Seventh Class of Cynthia Hayes Scholarship Recipients Honor Her Legacy

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/26 6:23A Tyler Edwards

Washington, DC, June 26, 2025 – The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) announced that three students have been awarded the Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship....

Best Potato Salad

Love and Lemons 6/26 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This potato salad recipe is hands down the BEST I ve tried. It s creamy, it s tangy, and it s flecked with savory herbs, crunchy celery, and (optional, but delicious) hard-boiled eggs. I ll be bringing it to every cookout and BBQ we attend this...

Strawberry Tiramisu

Love and Lemons 6/25 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This post is in partnership with DeLallo their Ladyfingers are perfect for this recipe! Strawberry tiramisu! I tested this recipe multiple times to get it just right, and I m so excited to share it with you in time for the Fourth of July. I think...

Hugo Spritz

Love and Lemons 6/24 4:37A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever tried a Hugo spritz? This Italian cocktail is bubbly and bright, with floral notes from elderflower liqueur and herbal depth from fresh mint. It s just as refreshing as an Aperol spritz, its better-known cousin, but it doesn t have...

Blackberry Cobbler

Love and Lemons 6/22 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it s a mouthwatering summer dessert....

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Love and Lemons 6/19 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

In the last few weeks, I ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast almost every morning. Thick, creamy, and sweet, it s super refreshing on a...

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Love and Lemons 6/17 3:42A Jeanine Donofrio

This double chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fudgy, and delicious. In the summertime, it s my favorite way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It tastes just as decadent as a rich chocolate cake, but it s packed with shredded zucchini. Eating your...

Tom Collins Cocktail

Love and Lemons 6/15 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

It s probably not surprising that I love a Tom Collins cocktail. This sparkling gin drink is only one step removed from homemade lemonade, after all. Made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, it s bright, fizzy, and super...

Support for Farmer-Led Research Hinges on SARE Funding

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/13 5:32A Nick Rossi

Cover crop, diakon radishes. Photo credit: Edwin Remsberg Recently, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside 100 food, farm, conservation, and rural organizations, delivered a...

10 Easy Father’s Day Grilling Recipes

Love and Lemons 6/12 2:52A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Father s Day is coming up this weekend! To celebrate, my family is getting together for a backyard cookout (complete with my favorite Father s Day side dish—see yesterday s post!). In case that s how you re celebrating too, I ve rounded up 10...

The Fan-Favorite Salad I Make Every Father’s Day

Love and Lemons 6/11 3:03A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

On Mother’s Day, we make brunch. On Father’s Day, we grill! That’s how it is in my family, anyway. While we might sit down to a frittata or Dutch baby on Mother’s Day morning, by the time Father’s Day rolls around, the weather is wayyyyy too nice...

7 Layer Dip

Love and Lemons 6/10 3:03A Jeanine Donofrio

7 layer dip might be my favorite party appetizer of all time. If you re not familiar, this delicious dip combines creamy refried beans with zesty avocado, taco-spiced sour cream, tangy cheddar cheese, and loads of fresh fixings. It s like bean...