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Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots. Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots ~ Get your tailgate on with these fun jello shots re-envisioned into lemon wedges.

Lemon Drop Jell-O Shots

Unfettered F-U-N . . . Rainbow Jelly Shooter! Rainbow Jelly Shooter Its been a whirlwind at the test kitchen.

Unfettered F-U-N . . . Rainbow Jelly Shooter!

The book is progressing (crossing fingers that it is going to press in early December!) , we have been working on a little something (three little somethings, actually) for Saveur.com, and about a million more actions items cropping up here and there, many of which have not received appropriate attention and are currently housed in a bin marked "anxiety provoking". One of the highlights of our week was a lovely chat with Erin over at Tablespoon.com, who mentioned that they were hosting a Double Rainbow Week, which sounded like such fun! (And it IS - featured items include double rainbow . . . donuts! So, when the weekend rolled around, rather than trolling cocktail books for jelly shot inspiration, we decided it was high time for a bit of unfettered f-u-n . . .

I love the "rainbow" gelatin technique - borrowed from the popular recipe for kids' finger gelatin. Tropical Tango. Original V-8 Recipe. Parsley adds color and aids digestion of the foods we eat and acts to prevent gas and bloating.

Original V-8 Recipe

The organic acids in tomato fruit and juice enhance the digestive function by stimulating salivary and gastric secretions, thereby promoting the digestion of foods rich in starch (such as bread, pasta, rice and potatoes), as well as in protein (such as meat, fish, eggs and milk products). Carrots have a cleansing action on the liver and helps it to release more bile, which will cause peristaltic action. This can help to relieve constipation and help with digestion.

The high fiber content in spinach makes it a remarkable intestinal tract scrubber. It cleans out the system by removing the accumulated wastes in the digestive tracts by its mildly laxative effect. Easy and Effective Tonic for Thyroid Disorders. I know several people that suffer from thyroid disorders, and these greatly affect their health and wellbeing.

Easy and Effective Tonic for Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid disorders can affect your weight, mood, energy, cholesterol, bowel problems and more. The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands and is found in the neck. The thyroid gland has a very important role in our body: it controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones.

Common thyroid disorders are hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, and hypothyroidism, which is the underproduction of the thyroid hormones. Hypothyroid drink. Detox Smoothie « Drinks. Yep, that’s a healthy green smoothie?

Detox Smoothie « Drinks

I realize things like these are rather scarce over here, at this little place of mine. But before you start wondering whether I’ve overcome a head injury recently, let me explain what’s going on… I made this smoothie yesterday. That allowed me to tick off my first New Year’s resolution – to bring a little more health into my life. Then I did three (3) sit-ups. I was feeling amazing. The Ultimate Green Power Juice. Yes, you are right, this is not a typical Picky Palate recipe :) Over the last 6 months or so, my husband and I have been doing a lot of blending (with our Blendtec) and juicing.

The Ultimate Green Power Juice

I love drinking these in the morning for breakfast, it’s amazing how great you feel. We have a fun juice shop down the street from us called Nekter Juice Bar that we visit often. One of my favorite juices to order from them is their Toxin Flush which has all of the same ingredients as you will see below. I do not know their exact recipe, but you know I was determined to re-create my favorite drink in the comfort of my own home so I could have it anytime I wanted. It ends up I like my version even more. Please know, we have a very basic juicer, it is nothing fancy. The ingredients for my Power Juice are apples, spinach, parsley, lemon and fresh ginger. If you’ve never juiced before, it’s quite fun. Keep adding your ingredients to the juicer and watch the juice flow Almost done! The Ultimate Green Power Juice 1 lemon. Blueberry Lime-Aid Slushy. I tend to forget how hot the rest of the country is right now when I live by the beach.

Blueberry Lime-Aid Slushy

Trust me, I know hot. Creamy Watermelon Lime Chiller - Kleinworth & Co. Welcome to Project 52- week 29 Wow- hard to believe that we are more than half way through July.

Creamy Watermelon Lime Chiller - Kleinworth & Co

I am seeing more & more people pinning Christmas things. I know!!! Part of me wants to start planning & then the other part of me feels overwhelmed because I have all these other months to think about first. Frozen Hot Chocolate, Serendipity Style! A few weeks ago I was in NYC for literally less than 24 hours and one of the only things I was able to squeeze in other than what I was there for was a visit to Serendipity for one of my favorite treats…..the Frozen Hot Chocolate.

Frozen Hot Chocolate, Serendipity Style!

Mexican Chocolate Breakfast Shake Recipe. Candy Flavored Vodka.