The Virginia warmth heat has officially set in and I am preparing all manner of summer recipes to share with you all! I dread the summer heat but I love the bounty of fresh foods and herbs that come along with it.

Are you doing anything especially fun for Cinco De Mayo? I’m making us a double batch of these crispy pork tacos - our favorite meal ever - and I really cannot think of a better way to celebrate!

Have you tried the hazelnut spread M&M’s? I was a little disappointed to be honest. I just felt like the hazelnut was overwhelming and I would have liked the filling to be a little softer and creamier. Womp. Womp.

Okay, so maybe I’m weird but this sounds so unappetizing to me. Guacamole cheese?

Um, I think I need a Robotic planter now.

To my fellow make-up lovers, I am switching eye liner for the first time in six years and giving this one a go. I’m making bold strides these days.

We have company all weekend and I am ready with a 5-pound bag of Swedish Fish and all the tacos and doughnuts. What are you up to?

Sincerely,

Pedantic Foodie