So it appears that the summer sunshine has been extended for a little while at least. Yeah! As I was spending some time in the garden today, sweating up a sunburny storm--I thought of this lovely refreshing beverage. I haven't made it yet this year, but I sure hope that I will get one last kick at the can to make it this weekend...here's hoping!
White Sangria
2 750ml bottles of dry white wine
1 cup Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
1/2 cup sugar
2 lemons, limes and oranges sliced thinly into rounds
2 cups stawberries (you can slice them, or leave them whole--whatever suits you!)
1 bottle of club soda
Mix Grand Marnier, sugar, wine and fruit. Let sit at least 3 hours, chilling in the fridge. Add soda and mix lightly. Easy!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Love Your Water?
Have you seen the new Crystal Light commercial--"Love your water"?
Just in case you didn't like your water just the way it is, and want to "love it again", you can now add:
Crystal Light Pink Lemonade:
Ingredients: CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, ASPARTAME*, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, RED 40. CONTAINS: SOY. *PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
Mmm...doesn't that sound delicious and good for you?? Like water, only better?
Seriously, if it has any added ingredients (natural or otherwise)....it isn't water any more!! It is coffee or tea or...Come on Crystal Light (which is part of Kraft Foods) ,is this trickery really necessary?...for shame. for shame.
~here is a great summer drink option--kids love it too, and you can use just about any fruit that your family enjoys! Refreshing and good for you!
Strawberry Agua Fresca
6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 up honey
In a blender combine half of the strawberries and half of the water. Cover and blend well. Strain mixture into a pitcher. Discard solids. Repeat with remaining strawberries and water.
Stir in lime juice and 1/4 up honey. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Just in case you didn't like your water just the way it is, and want to "love it again", you can now add:
Crystal Light Pink Lemonade:
Ingredients: CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, ASPARTAME*, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, RED 40. CONTAINS: SOY. *PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
Mmm...doesn't that sound delicious and good for you?? Like water, only better?
Seriously, if it has any added ingredients (natural or otherwise)....it isn't water any more!! It is coffee or tea or...Come on Crystal Light (which is part of Kraft Foods) ,is this trickery really necessary?...for shame. for shame.
~here is a great summer drink option--kids love it too, and you can use just about any fruit that your family enjoys! Refreshing and good for you!
Strawberry Agua Fresca
6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 up honey
In a blender combine half of the strawberries and half of the water. Cover and blend well. Strain mixture into a pitcher. Discard solids. Repeat with remaining strawberries and water.
Stir in lime juice and 1/4 up honey. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Winter Wonderland
Did you see the snow coming down here on Saturday afternoon? Winter wonderland for sure! The kid and the dog had so much fun--and came in ready for something warm and delicious...
This is one of Madeleine's favourites...she now can make it herself, and is o-so-proud to make it for her friends!
Hot Cocoa
1 cup milk
1tbsp good quality cocoa (I always use "ruddy red", you can get it at the bulk store--so much richer in flavour!)
1tbsp white sugar
Marshmallows
Place cocoa and sugar in a mug. Heat milk in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes--or until hot/ Add a little milk to the mug and stir to combine and melt the cocoa and sugar. Add rest of milk and continue stirring until mixed. Top with marshmallows--or whatever you like!
Enjoy!
This is one of Madeleine's favourites...she now can make it herself, and is o-so-proud to make it for her friends!
Hot Cocoa
1 cup milk
1tbsp good quality cocoa (I always use "ruddy red", you can get it at the bulk store--so much richer in flavour!)
1tbsp white sugar
Marshmallows
Place cocoa and sugar in a mug. Heat milk in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes--or until hot/ Add a little milk to the mug and stir to combine and melt the cocoa and sugar. Add rest of milk and continue stirring until mixed. Top with marshmallows--or whatever you like!
Enjoy!
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