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Riesling Strawberry Slushy Recipe | With Style and Grace. I’m fully aware that it’s not summer, but when it’s 80 degrees and strawberries are still front and center at Whole Foods, I’m left with no choice. It’s popsicles, ice coffee and these, Riesling strawberry slushies. Forget the straw, give me a spoon. a BIG spoon. If you’ve already moved right into Fall, it’s okay. There’s no rules for when you can or cannot enjoy an alcoholic drink, if you ask me. You can always replace this with frozen strawberries, or berries of choice. How perfect would these be for a baby or bridal shower?? Not only is this eat-straight-out-of-the-bowl worthy, but it’s SUPER duper easy!

Riesling Strawberry Slushy PRINT Recipe Ingredients 2 1/2 cups hulled strawberries1 bottle [750ml] dry Riesling1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 1/2 tablespoons sugar Directions Reserve 1 cup of the Riesling – cover and place in the fridge to chill. In a food processor, puree strawberries with the remaining wine, lime juice and sugar. Enjoy! Serves 6 Slightly adapted from Bon Appetit. How To Be A Goddess. I will never forget the day I first heard Pablo Picasso’s famous quote about women.

It was a particularly tough time for me. I’d just (finally) ended things with a very bad guy and was dealing with all the “how could I have been so stupid?” Thoughts. I told my best girl, “N,” what I’d done and she immediately sent the following text: “Picasso said, ‘There are only two types of women – goddesses and doormats.’ You, my dear, are a goddess.” A goddess? “N’s” text not only made me smile – isn’t it wonderful to have encouraging girlfriends? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Obviously, Picasso’s one sentence quote inspired me. List of common misconceptions. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This list corrects erroneous beliefs that are currently widely held about notable topics. Each misconception and the corresponding facts have been discussed in published literature. Note that each entry is formatted as a correction; the misconceptions themselves are implied rather than stated. Arts and culture Food and cooking Roll-style Western sushi.

Searing meat does not "seal in" moisture, and in fact may actually cause meat to lose moisture. Legislation and crime Literature The Harry Potter books, though they have broken children's book publishing records, have not led to an increase in reading among children or adults, nor slowed the ongoing overall decline in book purchases by Americans, and children who did read the Harry Potter books were not more likely to go on to read more outside of the fantasy and mystery genres.[21][22][23][24] Music Religion Hebrew Bible Buddhism Christianity Islam Sports.

Dick Brantley, KXLY Radio Group | It Makes You Think. This is absolutely worth the read! "Let me explain the problem science has with religion. " The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand. "You're a Christian, aren't you, son? " "Yes sir," the student says "So you believe in God? " "Absolutely.

" "Is God good? " "Sure! "Is God all-powerful? "Yes. " "Are you good or evil? " "The Bible says I'm evil. The professor grins knowingly. "Yes sir, I would. " "So you're good...! " "I wouldn't say that. " "But why not say that? The student does not answer, so the professor continues. The student remains silent. He takes a sip of water from a glass on his desk to give the student time to relax. "Er..yes," the student says. "Is Satan good? " The student doesn't hesitate on this one.

"Then where does Satan come from? " The student falters. "That's right. "Yes, sir... " "Evil's everywhere, isn't it? "So who created evil? " Again, the student has no answer. The student squirms on his feet. "So who created them? " "No sir. 9 Natural Remedies to Make Your Hair Grow Faster … How To Get Rid Of Tummy Fat | healthyandbeloved. Getting Rid Of Tummy Fat Eat A Low-Fat Diet Poor diet and lack of exercise are the only two reasons that result in accumulation of fat in the stomach. Running a mile will not be effective if you gorge on a pound of red meat . As such, eating the right kind of foods in the right quantities is essential for keeping the belly fat at a distance.

Drink Water The more water you drink, the faster you will be able to get rid of your belly fat. Walk It Out Cardiovascular exercises are extremely important for burning unnecessary calories and losing out the belly fat. Exercise Performing simple stomach crunches will not help you in getting rid of the fat on your belly. Avoid Skipping Meals You must heard numerous nutritionists and diet experts asking you to skip meals in order to lose belly fat. Quit Alcohol A belly is often the result of consumption of lots of alcoholic drinks.

You do not have to be a genius to get a flat stomach. Random Stuff. Food and Wine Pairing.