Foodness Gracious - Week 85

Recipes

If summer had a flavor, we’d put our money on lime—that zippy, zingy citrus that wakes up your taste buds like a cannonball into the deep end. And when you mix that bright, tart flavor into a silky, creamy bar layered on a buttery graham crust? That, friends, is sunshine in dessert form.

Key Lime Bars are basically the dessert version of a pool float: light, fun, and hard to resist. They’re refreshing without being rich and cool without trying too hard. It’s like your dessert is wearing sunglasses and holding a tiny umbrella drink (hopefully you are too!).

There’s something magical about a treat that tastes like a tropical vacation and still fits perfectly into a 9x13 pan. Whether you're lounging on your patio or packing a cooler for a poolside afternoon, these bars are the low-maintenance + high-reward dessert that brings everyone back for seconds (and thirds).

Best of all, this isn’t one of those heavy, post-dinner regret desserts. Nope. Key Lime Bars are the “just one more bite” type. You won’t feel weighed down—you’ll feel like hopping in a hammock with another square. They’re bright. They’re breezy. And they're practically begging to be your new summer staple.

Let’s be honest, lemon bars have had their time. This summer…it’s lime’s moment to shine.

Reviews

Let’s talk bakeware glow-ups. If your current baking dish has mystery stains from 2006 or a lid that’s “somewhere,” it’s time to treat yourself to a serious upgrade.

This 8-piece glass baking pan set includes four glass pans of different sizes, each with its own air-tight, snap-on lid. Translation: you can bake, store, transport, and reheat without switching containers—or fighting with cling wrap that clings to nothing but itself.

Whether you're baking Key Lime Bars for the neighborhood BBQ or meal-prepping for the week ahead, these pans have you covered. The lids seal in freshness, make stacking a breeze, and keep your culinary creations safe in transit. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or that “I’ll just drop some off on your porch” kind of neighborly flex.

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You can see all of our home kitchen product reviews too!

Responsibility

Want to teach your kids focus, safety, and self-sufficiency—and maybe sneak in some math? Put a knife in their hands. (Responsibly, of course.)

This week’s article explores how cooking builds real-life skills that extend far beyond the kitchen. From learning to stay safe around sharp tools and hot pans, to mastering the art of patience (hello, resting dough), cooking can help kids—and adults—develop confidence, creativity, and common sense.

There’s way more to this than slicing and dicing. Curious what other skills come with the spatula? Click below to find out how the kitchen might just be your new favorite classroom.

Learn more online at Foodness Gracious in our Responsibility section.

Foodness Fun - Trivia

Last week we were all about Grilled Peaches and our trivia question was:

Which U.S. state produces the most peaches annually?
a) Georgia
b) California
c) South Carolina
d) Texas

Admit it—you picked Georgia, didn’t you? It’s literally called the Peach State. But surprise! The crown actually goes to California.

That’s right—California produces more than half of all U.S. peaches, thanks to its perfect combo of climate, sun, and soil. While Georgia peaches may have the fame, California peaches bring the volume (and variety, with over 175 different kinds grown).

So next time you bite into a juicy peach and think of the South, remember: it might just be a West Coast wonder.