Crank up Summer hits of the 90’s on Pandora and pour yourself this delicious drink, I promise it will turn your January blues on their head! 1/4 of an Avocado 1/3 C Pineapple juice 1-2 Tb cilantro, chopped Juice of 1/2 lime 2 Tb Agave Ice, large scoop Tajin Rim your glass with lime juice and dip in Tajin (Mexican spice found at most grocery stores). Blend remaining ingredients and cheers to pretending it’s summer for a moment!
Read More...Almost time to ring in the NEW YEAR! I’ll be banging pots and pans with my kiddos and asleep by 10 but hopefully you’ll all be out in glitter and heels for me! This is one of my favorite NYE Mocktails because it’s so festive and delicious! Blood Orange and Thai Basil Mocktail Blood Oranges Thai basil Sugar Sparkling Water Gold sprinkles Muddle Thai basil in glass or pitcher with ice. Add fresh blood orange juice and simple syrup (amounts will vary depending on your preference of sweetness. I don’t like it very sweet so I do 1/4 the amount of simple syrup to orange juice). Top- with sparkling water or club soda Rim with gold colored sprinkles (before you pour) and a slice of blood orange. *simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar boiled and reduced until combined.
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Have you added orange or lemon slices to your spiced cider? My favorite cider is from Trader Joes with a squeeze of lemon and orange swirled with a fresh cinnamon stick. Fall in a cup! Happy Sunday friends! 😘
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Starting fall break off right when it’s 80 degrees outside! Your kids will love this after school treat! Lemons sliced in half (width ways) *Candy sticks broken in half Insert the candy sticks in the lemon and start sucking. The acid from the lemon will create a straw and you’ll get sweet “lemonade”. 🍋
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Somehow I always find myself behind the bar dreaming up concoctions. 🎉 Tonight’s favorite: SMOKED MAPLE CIDER Maple Reduction Apple Cider Soda Water Grilled candied cherry and orange peel garnish Some people add whisky but I like it straight up. 😜 Maple reduction- Simmer maple syrup until it reduces by at least half and cool.
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No matter where I am I always drink hot lemon water in the morning. Did you know: 📍Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies 📍Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial 📍It balances maintain the pH levels in the body 📍Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins 📍 it aids digestion and encourages the production of bile 📍 It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 📍It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases 📍It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid 📍It helps cure the common cold 📍The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells 📍It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute 📍It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heart…
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Apple Cream Mocktails are perfect for watching football this weekend. The best part is the chocolate covered apple slice! 2 parts cream (or diet) cream soda 1 part Apple Cider (Trader Joes’s is the best) Mint leaves Apple, sliced White Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Seep Apple cider with mint overnight. Mix with Cream Soda and ice. Slice Apple. Dip skin side in melted white chocolate then dip in cinnamon sugar mixture. Refrigerate before serving. ETC. The best way to keep your apple slices from turning brown is to soak them in cold salt water. Rinse and they’ll never turn brown!
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Popsicles aren’t just for kids! And this one is low cal for all those tired and busy Moms out there. Frozen fruit Bai5 Juice Sparkling water Mint Fill Popsicle mold with your favorite frozen fruit and matching Bai5 Juice. I added mangos and mango juice. Blueberries, pomegranates, or any other combos would work. Add sparkling water and a sprig of mint. Sit back, relax, and invite a friend over!
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My favorite fall drink this month: Apple cider (get the good stuff) Diet Cream soda (Target carries Zevia brand with no artificial sweeteners and it’s amazing. Boylan is another favorite) Mint (crush with ice before you put liquid in) Top it off with #justadash of fresh nutmeg (fresh nutmeg is definitely something you should have in your pantry this time of year-use a zester to shave it off)
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