Gummy Worm Soda. Alright, this post is for the kids, the sad poor little kids who have to be forced back into little uniforms, or stiff uncomfortable desks, while grumpy teachers stare at them disapprovingly....I loved school. I really did. Elementary, junior high, high school, college, grad school, you name it, I loved it. Why? That's where my friends were! Some kids really hate school though. Yes, Worm Soda. Okay, so it's not the most appetizing name but what else can you call it? As for the taste, yes, it tastes exactly like a gummy worm. Gummy Worm Soda 1 part simple syrup (see recipe below) 4 parts soda water 4 gummy worms Mix it all together and drink. :) Simple Sugar 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water Boil the water and sugar together for five minutes.
Sangria Alba. Saffron Mango Lassi. Shiso Lemonade. We moved to a new house over the summer. My mom visited, carefully carrying 2 small green Japanese shiso plants with her on the plane. She planted them in our yard and they’ve thrived all summer, exploding with leaves—almost to the point where I can barely keep up. My mom suggested making preserved shiso or shiso miso, but instead I went with something sweet: lemonade with shiso infused simple syrup. Fresh shiso is pungent and beautifully bright but steeping them in boiled syrup mellows those flavors out.
Now, what to do with the simple syrup? After a quick survey on Facebook (out of which came some fantastic ideas like strawberry shiso sorbet!) , I went with my friend Gena’s suggestion of shiso lemonade. An interesting fact I learned about shiso is most of the flavor and fragrance comes from the back side of the leaf.
Shiso Infused Simple Syrup Adapted from Spilled Milk Makes about 2 cups 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 20 large green Japanese shiso leaves, roughly sliced into medium strips. Raspberry Cordial – Part One | Elise's Kitchen. Growing up, I was OBSESSED with the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ PBS mini series. I think if you looked long enough through my parent’s basement, you could still find the old, worn out VHS tape that my mom recorded off the t.v. for me. One of my favorite parts of the series was when Anne had Diana over for tea and was given permission to serve Marilla’s raspberry cordial.
Anne grabbed the wrong bottle and Diana downed three glassfuls of currant wine instead. Diana ran home after drinking herself sick and her mother forbid Anne from seeing her, saying that she was a wicked girl…so scandalous. One year, my mom pronounced that she was making a batch of raspberry cordial and I got so excited. Months passed and finally the day came to open up the cordial. Recently, I came across the recipe in a family cookbook. I am hoping that some of you will make this along with me and that we can exchange pictures and results.
Raspberry Cordial Makes about 2 Liters. Berry Cordial Recipe. Infused strawberry + blueberry + vanilla bean liqueur. Still riding the high of my recent LET’S-MAKE-EVERYTHING-FROM-SCRATCH! Revelation I decided it was time for a little home alchemy thanks to a friend who, in exchange for my photographic services, presented me with a rather large bottle of vodka. Lovely. After trawling the internet regarding the best methods of home infusion I shrugged and tumbled everything into a tub for steeping; I’m talking strawberries, blueberries, lemon rind, sugar syrup, a cinnamon stick and the most potent vanilla bean I have ever had the pleasure of using to create this DIY berry infused vodka. The only difficult step to this process is waiting. After further cheesecloth straining I funnelled my wonderful liquor into glass bottles. Now, what to do with such a special brew? EDIT: my brother, my dad and my boyfriend love this so yes, it is a blaring manly success!
Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. Fall - best season of the year (in my humble opinion). And best flavor? Pumpkin ! I love pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin cheesecakes...all so smooth, creamy and perfectly spiced. But I also love smoothies. So why not make a pumpkin spice one? There are a few variations you can go with in this recipe. 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling) 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup water 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and 2 packs of sweetener of choice ( sticking with only those that have zero carb impact)1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup ice MAKE IT Blend all ingredients thoroughly in your blender - you will need a blender that can crush ice Also linked up here: Kinky Pomegranate Soda « Tes at Home. What’s wrong with me? I can’t remember my Anniversary. We missed it every year.
Also, it is so weird that I have my internal calendar register 17th September as my Anniversary instead of the real date, 10th September. It is so funny that I can’t be upsetting about it. Ok, so it’s our Anniversary today Our 6th One frustrating thing about Anniversary is getting a present for each other. Do you like Pomegranate? Pomegranate soda is really simple to make. Kinky Pomegranate SodaIngredients: (2 servings)1 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate juice (extracting from pomegranate arils)1 1/2 cup sweeten sodaIce for servingPreparationMix pomegranate juice with sweeten soda and stir gently. We had this kinky pomegranate soda after our anniversary shopping at the book store. Have a wonderful day, Tes. Calientito (Warm Pear Cider) « Muy Bueno Cookbook. Makes: 4-6 servings Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Warming up is easy to do with this tasty pear calientito. You can serve it in your favorite mug or try these chic and eco-friendly mugs.
These festive handcrafted mugs made from Asian pears are sure to awe your guests. Ingredients 3 ½ cups pear nectar 1-2 sticks of cinnamon 3 whole cloves 4 whole anise stars ¾ cup tequila gold 4 Asian pears (optional) Directions Combine pear nectar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and anise stars in a medium saucepan. Add tequila and stir to incorporate. Cut off the pear top and with a sharp knife carefully outline a rim on your pear cup. With a melon baller or a spoon, hollow out the pear making sure to leave about 1/4 inch at the bottom and around the edges, creating a cup.
Pour warm nectar into pear cups and enjoy! Photography by Jeanine Thurston Pssst…don’t forget to order the 2011 Muy Bueno Calendar here. The Pastry Affair - Home - Vanilla Pear Milk. Pears have always been one of my favorite fruits. Not only do they have an elegant shape, but they are juicy and charmingly sweet. Though, pears have a dark side. They can be temperamental, finicky, and are never perfectly ripe. I would argue that pears are one of the most elegant and graceful fruits until you bite into them.
Whenever I bite into a ripe pear, a small explosion occurs. Finding a ripe pear is virtually impossible. Pears are like a rock, so you think, "I'll take them home and they'll ripen up," and you put them in a bowl, and they sit there going, "No! The pears are mush before you even saw it coming. This vanilla pear milk is light and sweet. Vanilla Pear Milk 1 large pear, halved and cored 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup milk Dash of cinnamon Place the pear, yogurt, milk, and spices in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, top with a cinnamon stick, and serve chilled!
Citrus liqueur. Like the persimmon milkshake, I prepared yet another colorful drink recipe, this time, using citrus fruit. Aside from its wonderful taste, I also like this drink for its colorful sight. My favorite spice, ginger, makes this drink taste delicious and highlights the citrus flavour. Ingredients: 1 pink grapefruit1 orange1 blood orange2 tangerines1 lime1 lemonadequate vodkaone jarFresh ginger (about 3 inch piece)½ cup of sugar½ cup of water Directions: Peel the ginger, and slice it thinly. You might also like: