Delicious, refreshing and quenching, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is perfect for the hot weather! This Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is one that my kids request on a regular basis. That and my virgin Mojitos. My kids can't get enough of either and so it's a good thing … 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 →
Blackberry Lemon Rosemary Spritzer
We've been keeping up with a tradition we've had for the past 12 years, picking wild blackberries each summer to freeze for our smoothies and other things. Our previous record was 19 gallons but we've got that beat this year! We moved to our new home a year and a half ago … 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)
There is something magical about German Christmas markets: The colors, the lights, the sounds, the displays, the huge selection of hand-crafted goods, delicious foods, and intoxicating aromas. Time seems to stand still in this setting and you can easily lose yourself for … 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 →
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