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Agua Fresca – a Crowd Pleasing Beverage for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

Agua Fresca – a Crowd Pleasing Beverage for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

    Everything you’ll ever need to know about Agua Fresca! Agua Fresca, which translates literally to “fresh water” in Spanish, is a universally adored thirst-quencher during the warm days of  summer. Sold by street vendors in Mexico and all over Latin America, Agua Fresca …read more

Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

    Limoncello on the Isle of Capri The first time I had Limoncello was many years ago during my cruise ship days. To this day with each sip, the flavor takes me right back to Italy in my memory.   We were in Italy …read more

Sizzle and Pop – Sparkling Lemon Sangria with Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops

Sizzle and Pop – Sparkling Lemon Sangria with Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops

  Lemon Sangria with Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops Life literally gave me lemons this week. A friend shared her bounty of lemons with me and that inspired this bright Lemon Sangria with Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops.  This recipe uses boxed wine so whether you’re entertaining …read more

Trade Secret from Professional Party Planners – How to Make Amazing Boxed Wine Sangria

Trade Secret from Professional Party Planners – How to Make Amazing Boxed Wine Sangria

  Boxed Wine Sangria for the win! Summer weekends were made for gathering friends in a shady spot where the breeze is warm and the drinks are cold. To throw a spirited little party that won’t break the bank we’ll enlist the help of our …read more

Smoothie Bombs aka Nutrition Bombs for Smoothies

Smoothie Bombs aka Nutrition Bombs for Smoothies

  Smoothie Bombs aka Nutrition Bombs for Smoothies Those who want to get the biggest nutritional boost from their smoothies frequently add a slew of ingredients, sometimes more than a dozen.  Proteins and chia and flax, oh my! Maybe you could take a shortcut with …read more

The Ultimate Guide to Cheap & Healthy Smoothies

The Ultimate Guide to Cheap & Healthy Smoothies

  The Ultimate Guide to Cheap & Healthy Smoothies Quick and easy, nutritious and delicious. Chock full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and CHEAP!   What more can you ask from your breakfast or snack? Not a darned thing.   Smoothies are always popular. I’m …read more

Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas

Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas

  Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas! It’s not what you think it is, so get your minds out of the gutter.  It’s a big party for a small price. It’s Tops Optional Party Three with Great Potluck Ideas for friends and family. …read more

DIY Coffee Creamer – Attention Coffee Drinkers: You’ll thank me later.

DIY Coffee Creamer – Attention Coffee Drinkers: You’ll thank me later.

  DIY Coffee Creamers Do you use coffee creamer every day to flavor your coffee (but not DIY Coffee Creamers)?  Right now, I want you to go look at the ingredient list. I’ll wait…   See? I know, right? Partially hydrogenated this and syrup solids …read more