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Pumpkin Roundup 2018 #1: Drinks
It is officially fall, which means it is officially pumpkin season. That’s right, time for pumpkin everything. Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin cereal, pumpkin sandwiches, pumpkin pajamas. You name it! It’s been some years since my last pumpkin roundup, so I decided to do another one this year. In my pumpkin roundup, I feature some very pumpkiny recipes. I showcase the recipes over a few week, listing them in different categories. The first category is drinks. Now, I personally, can only consume pumpkin in a quick bread. No way else. But I thought that you all would like to explore pumpkin in all its forms, starting with something to quench your thirst.…
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La Croix Coconut Flavored Sparkling Water {Product Review}
*I was not compensated for this review. I did not receive any free products. The opinions expressed are my own. I was in the grocery store when I noticed the display for this product. I saw the word ‘coconut’ and was immediately interested. I began to look at the label for the ingredients. I just knew that a coconut flavored water had to have a sweetener in it. But, surprisingly, it did not. La Croix Coconut Flavored Sparkling Water is a very natural flavored beverage. There is no artificial sweetener. Only natural coconut flavor. In addition, there is no sodium or calories, and no artificial colors. The are only two…
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Fruity Summer Drinks
It’s summertime! And it’s hot! What could quench your thirst more than some fruity summer drinks. I’ve found some recipes that are cool and bursting with fruit flavor. These first two drinks use Sprite (or your favorite lemon lime soda) as an ingredient. Strawberry Mango Cooler This cooler is made with fresh strawberries and mango. Very fresh and tropical. Blue Raspberry Lemonade Jell-o Slush The Jell-o is gives this slush its bright blue color. It is frozen and can be topped off with more Sprite and fresh fruit as a garnish. Take your summer drink to the next level with some ice cream! Orange Creamsicle Float Enjoy one of my favorite…
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St. Patrick’s Day Roundup
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, a celebration of an Irish patron saint. St. Patrick’s Day is full of green, shamrocks, leprechauns and pots of gold. It is also celebrated with traditional Irish food, and fun activities. This roundup includes some of those traditional food recipes, and a little something fun for the kids as well. source Shepherd’s Pie is not actually a pie. It is more of a casserole that combines your meat, vegetables and starch all in one. The bottom layer is meat, usually lamb or beef, followed by a layer of vegetables. The top layer is creamy potatoes, nice and golden brown. This recipe is a quick spin…
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Pumpkin Roundup #1: Drinks
It’s that time of year again! Time for some pumpkin. Everywhere you look, you are being inundated with tons of pumpkin recipes. Well, I thought I’d round up a few good ones for you. I like pumpkin. I can’t say that I love it. And I am very picky in how I consume it. I can only eat it when it is baked into some type of bread, cupcake, etc. No other way. But I want to share some pumpkin drink recipes that you may enjoy. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Who doesn’t love a smoothie? This one is simple to make and quite healthy, too. The recipe is non-dairy,…
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Refreshing Summer Drinks
Well, summer is here!! And the warmer weather has arrived also. So everyone is in search of a tasty way to quench their thirst during the summer months. I have been looking for some new and refreshing summer drinks to try. I may have found what I’m looking for on Food Network. Here is a look at just a few of the drinks that are of interest to me: 1. Looking for a twist on iced tea? Try this Peach Ginger Tea. It is made with, of course, canned peaches and grated ginger. 2. Or maybe you need a pick me up protein punch? Try a Fruity Protein Shake. Purée…
