Recipes - Sound Shore Moms of Westchester

Beat the Heat with DIY Popsicles!

Popsicles are synonymous with summer, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. While we don’t judge store bought varieties, making them allows you to control the...

Tomatoes, Peaches + Mozzarella, OH MY!

The 4th of July doesn’t need to be all red, white + blue. You can be festive by making some traditional American BBQ style sides and salads. One of my favorite salads to serve in the summer is a Peach, Mozzarella + Tomato salad. There are so many variations out there,...

4th of July Recipe Roundup!

Credit: Freut Cake[/caption] Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. DrinksWatermelon Mojito from Barefoot ContessaBoozy...

Rosé Two Ways from the Co-Authors of Yes Way Rosé!

Rosé is the official drink of summer, and it’s also a perfect base for warm weather cocktails. We asked Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huginar, who co-authored Yes Way Rosé, for their favorite pink mixed drinks. See below and cheers to summer! Photos: Sarah Anne Ward Spa...

Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend!

There’s nothing more festive for Memorial Day than some red, white and blue themed recipes. Although we won’t be serving to a crowd this year (since Westchester is still practicing Social Distancing and we’re on the brink of reopening), we can still have fun and...

DIY Kinetic Sand

It has all sorts of names: Kinetic Sand, Sensory Dough, Moon Sand, Cloud Dough…the list goes on. No matter what you call it, kids love playing with this stuff. And it’s great for their imagination! I’m personally a little late to the Kinetic Sand phenomenon and now I...