Magic Milk Shakes
I love this recipe because it makes very rich milk shakes without any ice cream. I don’t always have ice cream in the house because the kids eat it so fast. With this recipe we can have delicious frosty milk shakes for a fraction of the cost of those using ice cream. And all the […]
Continue readingCrockpot Christmas Punch
Do you want something festive to serve at the Holiday Party you’re hosting? Or maybe you need an idea for something to bring to a Christmas Party Potluck. I have just the thing for you. It’s a yummy non-alcoholic Christmas punch. It’s hot and delicious and smells amazing. I love that everything is heated up […]
Continue readingIced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
As soon as September rolls around, I’m ready for fall and looking forward to one of my favorite fall treats – Pumpkin Spice Lattes. The problem is, I live in South Carolina and we still have temperatures in the 90s, making those PSL’s much less enjoyable. Last year, I came across the idea of an […]
Continue readingMake Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte
Last fall I got addicted to all things pumpkin spice, particularly Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I don’t have to tell you that these tasty drinks can eat quite a whole in your purse if you head out and order them at your local coffee place. Add to that the fact that I’m eating clean and try […]
Continue readingGreen Tea Lemonade – Starbucks Inspired
I had a request today to come up with a recipe for some green tea lemonade. This recipe is inspired by the green tea lemonade sold at your local Starbucks. It’s such a fun iced drink with just a right bit of kick to it to get you through your hot summer day. Please note […]
Continue readingGerman-Style Iced Coffee or “Eiskaffee”
On a hot afternoon like today, I wish I could head back to my German hometown and stop by the local ice cream place for an “Eiskaffee”. It’s a sweet, delicious take on iced coffee. It’s quick and easy to make and the end result is more of a sweet treat than a beverage. Perfect […]
Continue readingHomemade Vanilla Chai Tea Mix
I love Chai Tea and used to spend a small fortune at my local coffee shop. Next I found some premade mix at the grocery store, but it got quite pricey as well. After some experimentation, I came up with this mix that tastes even better than the store bought stuff. Adjust the sugar to […]
Continue readingGinger Mint Green Smoothie
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. How about starting the day with a yummy green smoothie packed full of stuff that’s not only tasty but good for you too. If you’re making this smoothie for the kids, leave out the ginger (or only add a tiny piece) and consider making it with apple juice or adding more […]
Continue readingWatermelon Coolers
We were recently blessed with two large watermelons from the garden of a family friend. They are treat just cut up into chunks, but there’s only so many slices of watermelon you can eat, no matter how great they taste. With quite a bit of watermelon leftover, I did some searching and came up with […]
Continue readingEasy Mango Smoothie Recipe
I love smoothies for breakfast on a warm summer day. Here’s one of my favorites. You can make it with fresh or frozen mango chunks. If you’re using frozen, you can skip the ice. 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup fresh mango chunks sweetener to taste 1/2 cup ice Put all ingredients into your blender […]
Continue readingWatermelon Lemonade Recipe
We love lemonade in the summer time. This watermelon lemonade recipe adds a whole new refreshing twist. It's super healthy too. 6 cups watermelon, peeled, seeds removed and cubed 1 cup water 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice a handful of strawberries or raspberries Place all ingredients in a blender and process until […]
Continue readingSlightly Spicy Allison Crowe Cocoa – Video
Canadian musician Allison Crowe shares her slightly spicy hot chocolate recipe with us. Like many people who enjoy cooking, she has a the little secret ingredient that makes this cocoa special. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingTerrific Toddler Smoothie – Video
Smoothie’s can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make them. This video shows that even a toddler can help prepare a tasty and nutritious smoothie for breakfast, lunch, or a delicious snack. And smoothie’s are the perfect beverage to carry along in a sippy-cup! Disclosure: Some of the links below are […]
Continue readingHomemade Eggnog
2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 quarts milk 2 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream ground nutmeg Beat eggs then place eggs, sugar and salt into a large saucepan. With stove temperature low, gradually stir in milk and keep stirring until the mixture starts to thicken (it takes […]
Continue readingHow To Make A Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon smoothies are a great healthy way to stay cool and refreshed this summer. They are very simple to make and you can very them up quite a bit. These smoothies are also the perfect way to use up all that extra watermelon that’s left when you buy a big one. Here’s how to make […]
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