Ginger Lemonade - Tart lemons and spicy ginger, lightly sweetened and served over crushed ice. The perfect beverage that will quickly quench your thirst on a hot summer day. … [Read more...]
Colorful Three Layered Fruit Smoothie
A nice twist on a fruit smoothie is to make it with three colorful layers. Each one can highlight the flavor of the individual fruits in it. The presentation of a three layered smoothie is quite enticing and unique. … [Read more...]
How to Make Classic Southern Style Sweet Tea
Sweet tea the staple of the south! Attend any function and you'll see just how popular this beloved beverage is. What makes it so special, is how smooth and sweet it is without ever being bitter. The key to a good sweet tea, is the type of tea you use and how it is brewed, oh, and don't forget about … [Read more...]
Eye of Newt Halloween Punch Recipe
Halloween is a big deal around our house and every year we pick a different theme. Last year it was "The Dead", we made all of our decorations and foods around that theme. This year the kids picked a "Green Theme" everything had to be decorated with green and all of the food had to be green. I … [Read more...]
Bright Refreshing Pink Lemonade
Bright Refreshing Pink Lemonade - a sweet and slightly tart summer beverage to refresh your thirst on a hot summer day. Ever wonder what makes the lemonade pink? … [Read more...]
Watermelon-Mint Iced Tea
Watermelon-Mint Flavored Iced Tea. Iced Tea with a fruity twist and a hint of mint. The perfect summer beverage for those hot summer days. #icedtea #flavoredteaI'm not a soda, or pop drinker, tea is my beverage of choice, but tea can get pretty boring. I'm always looking for ways to kick my boring … [Read more...]
Homemade Iced Coffee: Mocha
I've never been much of a hot beverage drinker, but when it comes to a cold drink, especially coffee, I can't get enough. With the weather starting to get warmer, I've been craving Starbucks Iced Mocha Coffee. When we lived in California it was easy to satisfy my iced coffee craving because we had 4 … [Read more...]
Spiced Indian Sun Tea
Spiced Indian Sun Tea 1 gallon water1 cup sugar or splenda24 bags black tea12 star anise20 allspice (whole)12 mint sprigs (4-inch pieces) Stir water, sugar and spices in a gallon sized glass container. Place container in the sun for 6+ hours. Serve over ice. … [Read more...]