Reminiscent of hot chocolate from the days of the early American colonies, this Colonial Hot Chocolate recipe incorporates the traditional warm spices for an old-fashioned, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious flavor! © Charles Brutlag | Dreamstime What we know as … Continue reading →
Apple Peppermint Iced Tea
Easy to make and deliciously refreshing, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is the summer perfect beverage! Apple Peppermint Iced Tea This Apple Peppermint Iced Tea recipe is one that my kids request on a regular basis. That and my virgin Mojitos. My kids can't get … Continue reading →
Lemon Blackberry Rosemary Spritzer
Lemon Blackberry Rosemary Spritzer Sweet blackberries, tangy lemon and woody rosemary mingle together to create a thoroughly refreshing and unforgettably delicious drink! Lemon Blackberry Rosemary Spritzer Every year for the past 13 years we've continued a tradition … Continue reading →
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender is a unique flavor like none other and pairing it with lemon is a match made in heaven. This Lavender Lemonade is positively perfect for the hot weather! This lavender lemonade was inspired by the time I spent living in England. I lived just south of … Continue reading →
Parisian Hot Chocolate (Le Chocolat Chaud)
Parisian hot chocolate is luxuriously thick, smooth, creamy and flavorful. It's like drinking hot molten chocolate and simply no other hot chocolate can compare! After a long Winter walk through the streets of Paris, you slip into a nearby cafe to warm up. Rubbing … Continue reading →
Chocolate Nut Banana Protein Smoothie
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Protein is vital. And it's especially important to get an adequate amount of it for breakfast. I was reading a recent article from The Atlantic wherein they were taking a look at the latest research findings on protein … Continue reading →
Kinderpunsch (German Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch)
The flavorful and heavenly smelling mulled Christmas punch (non-alcoholic) you know and love from the German Christmas markets! There is something magical about German Christmas markets: The colors, the lights, the sounds, the displays, the huge selection of … Continue reading →
Maximizer Fruit & Apple Cider Press Review + How To Bottle & Preserve Fresh Apple Juice
I received this cider press from Pleasant Hill grain without any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. We purchased our dream home last December - a 104 year old historic home on nearly 8 acres, complete with a barn, stone greenhouse and … Continue reading →
Coco-Ma-Nana Smoothies
The words "sun", "March", and "Washington" aren't terribly synonymous and all that beautiful sunshine we had this weekend was getting me in a tropical mood. So I pulled out my blender and enjoyed a yummy smoothie with my family. A coconut, mango, banana … Continue reading →