Watermelon Mojito Jello Shots (Step by Step) How pretty are these? When we were in the Outer Banks this summer my mother in law made gorgeous watermelon mojitos. They were perfectly "summery" and refreshing. It was my first cocktail after I had Austin. I only had like 1/4 of mine because it made me so sleepy, but I've been thinking about it ever since. That's when I came up with this idea. The bottom layer is real watermelon juice with sugar and the top layer is white rum and freshly chopped mint leaves.
Check out the east step by step below! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Enjoy! Watermelon Mojito Jello Shots1/2 small watermelon (makes 1 cup watermelon juice) 4 packets Knox gelatin1 cup white rum1 handful freshly chopped mint 2 cups water8 tablespoons sugar (or to desired sweetness) (Replace white rum with ginger-ale for a non alcoholic version! Halloween Cocktail Round Up. Boo! We're only a few weeks away from one of my favourite holidays: Halloween! I love Halloween because it's awesome for both adults and children (and adult-children like myself who refuse to grow up). While the kids are overdosing on sugar, I think you should sit back, relax and pour yourself a Halloween inspired cocktail. 1. Tip: Halloween is the perfect time to spice it up and try out new ways to decorate, garnish or showcase your food. 2. 1/2 - 3/4 oz.
Tip: A great use for a liqueur that is generally only done around Christmas time. 3. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake. 4. 2 oz. Combine SKYY Infusions Pineapple and pineapple juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Tip: Read this article for instructions on how to make simple syrup. 1. Black sanding sugar1 lime wedgeIce1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 ounce light rum3 tablespoons simple syrup1/4 cup 100 percent pomegranate juice1 ounce dark rumLicorice spider, for garnish 2. 3. 4.
Chill 4 martini glasses, let sit until frosty. Honey and Cinnamon presented in Medicine section. It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Honey has been used as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also.
Here we present a list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists. Arthritis Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. Hair Loss Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Cinnamon Butter Cream Frosting.
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto | This dish is a play on pesto spaghetti! I used a spirooli to make thin zucchini noodles and tossed it in a creamy pesto sauce. Pesto is usually made exclusively from pine nuts but holy cow they were really expensive at my local store! So I only managed to use part pine nut and added cashews as their poorer alternative. Preparation time: 20mins (plus standing time for noodles)Serves 2 You’ll need: A blender or food processor Spirooli/spiral slicer or you can just use a vegetable peeler to make thin strips Ingredients: 3 medium sized zucchinis (approx 3 cups)1 cup of loosely packed Sweet basil3/4 pine nuts (or cashews or mix) (reserve a few for garnish if you like!)
Zucchini Noodles Use a spiral cutter or vegetable peeler to make thin strips of zucchini and place in a strainer over a bowl. Pesto Combine all other ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Toss the pesto with the noodles and serve immediately. IQ in childhood and vegetarianism in adulthood: 19... [BMJ. 2007] - PubMed... 18 foods that fight common ailments | MNN - Mother Nature Network - StumbleUpon. Cheese Why it's good: Studies have found that women with PMS have lower levels of calcium around ovulation than women who don't experience PMS symptoms, so amping up your intake of cheese and other dairy products is worth a shot if you're prone to cramps and mood swings.
Eat Up! Make sure you're getting at least the recommended amount of calcium daily—experts say only 10% of us are getting it through diet alone! Women under 50 need 1,000 mg; if you're 50 or over, 1,200 mg. Aim for three servings of calcium rich foods like cheese and yogurt daily; women over 50 should tack on a fourth serving. Pineapple Why it's good: This fruit has three things going for it. Eat Up! Almonds Why they're good: Almonds are an excellent source of magnesium, another mineral that may provide some PMS relief. Eat Up! There Is No Biological Reason to Eat Three Meals a Day -- So Why Do We Do... We grew up believing in three meals a day.
When we skip meals, eat extra meals or subvert paradigms -- spaghetti breakfasts, pancake suppers -- we feel naughty, edgy and criminal. "Three meals a day" resonates like a Bible phrase. But it's a cultural construct. People around the world, even in the West, have not always eaten three squares. A torrent of new studies explores the health effects of eating three squares. A University of Maastricht study found that eating at least four small meals daily reduces obesity risk by 45 percent.
A UC Berkeley study found that "alternate-day fasting" -- feasting one day, fasting the next, ad infinitum -- might decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer. Researching the effects of meal frequency is notoriously tricky, because it involves so many variables: nutritional content, time of day, exercise, genetics. For most of history, meals were very variable. "He wouldn't have a large evening meal. Stacy Stowers - StumbleUpon. There’s a very good reason why it’s called the Happy Shake! Though this creamy blend tastes like a delicious dessert, it’s chock-full of spinach, berries and super happy foods, like raw chocolate and maca.
The Happy Shake is a meal replacement. It’s a key place to start when trying to lose excess weight, increase energy levels, and get healthier and happier. Before you get started, keep in mind the Happy Shake is more about technique than anything else. Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 3-4 cups spinach 1 Tbs. coconut oil 1 Tbs. raw maca powder 2 Tbs. raw cacao powder 1 cup FROZEN blueberries 3/4 cup FROZEN cherries 1/4 cup FROZEN banana Optional: a little raw honey for those who like extra sweetness Optional: 3 ice cubes or a small handful of ice for those hot humid days In your Vitamix or blender start with: 1. 2. 3. If you are using a raw egg, you will need to adjust the amount of water, meaning less water. I have to say, in my experience, I have never met a bad egg. 4 . 5. 6. 7. Would You Eat Synthetic Meat? Almonds vs. hard boiled egg - Which is healthier? - StumbleUpon.
5 Simple Veggie Dinner Ideas. Here are five veggie dinner ideas for during the week: {Photo courtesy of Tomatoes and Friends} Quinoa, Black Bean, and Mango Salad – A must-try summer salad! CLICK HERE for the recipe. {Photo courtesy of Little House of Veggies} Morgan’s Crispy Vegetable Lavash Wraps with Spicy Hummus Dip! CLICK HERE for recipe. Guacamole Portobello Mushroom. CLICK HERE. {Photo courtesy of Rhymes with Vegan} A crowd-pleasing pasta salad. {Photo courtesy of PeaSoupEats}CLICK HERE for the recipe to this beautiful veggie and rice stir-fry.
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