Jello shots without the trash Ingredients: Strawberries (the biggest ones you can find) Strawberry jelly powder Creme de cacao Vodka Chocolate chips (optional) Wash the strawberries and pick out the nicest ones. You will need about 3 boxes worth of strawberries for 2 cups of jello. For chocolate dipped strawberries, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on low heat and then dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate. Mix 1 cup of boiling water and the jelly powder.
blog : Thirst Quench: Hydrating Drinks For Summertime By Wendy Tremayne We recognize the summer by the longest days and shortest nights and by thunderstorms and hail. It is the season of the monsoon rains that flood gardens and bring autumn’s harvest. It is also the season of the butterfly, bee and rattlesnake. For us humans, summer is the season that we need to work hardest to stay hydrated. When I think of summertime my memory conjures the image of giant beverages in throw-away containers: big gulps and mailbox-size vessels filled to the brim with unnaturally colored sweet liquids. Dehydrated people clutch these with hopes of hydration. In-Season Fruit Punch Ingredients 2 finger lengths of lemongrass 1 thumbnail-sized piece of skinned ginger Juice from 2 limes or lemons 1 cup of in-season fruit (Cherries, melon, strawberries, blueberries, tart cherries, goji, prickly pear fruit, and watermelon are all excellent) 3 cups of water, a pinch of salt 4 mint leaves (optional) 4 – 8 tablespoons sweetener (optional/to taste) Directions True Sangria
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte One of my all time favourite flavours is pumpkin. It's nostalgic aroma brings back all those memories of Thanksgivings and Halloweens. Chicks, tell me now, is there anything better than curling up with a good book, magazine or DVD with a pumpkin spice latte? I think the answer to that would be no. Being thrifty and a DIY adventurer, I set out to find a pumpkin spice latte recipe that could easily be done at home. Also- a pumpkin spice latte is the perfect excuse to cuddle with someone. What you'll need:2 1/4 cups milk2 1/2 tablespoons canned pumpkin2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or more if you like the spice! Directions: In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice.To froth up the mixture, you can transfer to a blender for 15 seconds or simply whisk the mixture at a fast pace until it becomes foamy. Pour into mug then pour espresso on top.
Simply Vintagegirl Blog 3 August 2012 Can you smell the cinnamon? These delicious treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert! We first had Elana’s Cinnamon Bun Muffins a year ago while we were staying with our friend Christie and her family. (Christie is a wonderful hostess and cook, by the way!) This is our adapted and doubled recipe of Elana’s recipe… Gluten-Free Cinnamon MuffinsGLUTEN-Free, GRAIN-Free, DAIRY-Free | Yield: 18 muffins Muffins: 2 cups almond flour, blanched 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup honey 6 eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Cinnamon Topping: 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted For Muffins: Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. For Cinnamon Topping: Blend ingredients together. For Baking: Drop the cinnamon topping on the filled muffin cups, and swirl mixture with a knife. Let cool on rack.
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day And I’m not even kidding! Easiest. Recipe. If you’ve been intimidated to make homemade bread, your store bought days are over. Recipe for Homemade Artisan Bread makes 3 loaves 3 cups lukewarm water1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other course salt6 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flourcornmeal for pizza peel (optional) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Now slice and add lots of butter or strawberry jam. Thanks to my brother, Ramon, for taking the time to teach me.
Greek 7 Layer Dip Recipe So it’s been forever since I posted a recipe! Part of that has been the holidays – it was a crazy crafting whirlwind. :) The other part was a couple of commenter’s letting me know they weren’t as fond of those posts. And I let that get to me just a bit. But one of the goals I set for myself and Flamingo Toes this year was to be more “real” with you guys. If you do enjoy the recipes – I have one of our new favorites to share with you!! It’s a Greek Seven Layer Dip! Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 pkg hummus (I think it was 8 oz) 1/2 English or seedless cucumber 2 Roma Tomatoes 1/2 cup Kalamata olives 1/2 red onion 4 oz pkg feta cheese 1 container of Greek dipping sauce/Tzatziki sauce 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Directions: Begin by browning your ground turkey. While turkey is browning, chop your onions. After you chop your onions, chop up your cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives. Now comes the fun part!! Isn’t it pretty!
Recipe: Homemade ranch dressing and dip Tell me if this has ever happened to you. You find a bottle of salad dressing on the door of your refrigerator. You look at the date. Its “best by” date was three months ago. I’m sure I’m not the only one that has ever done that. For my family Christmas tree trimming party over the weekend, I decided that the old bottle of Ranch dressing in the refrigerator needed to go. Here is the recipe that I used. Ingredients ½ c mayonnaise½ c sour cream½ c buttermilk1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped parsley¾ tsp dried dill weed½ tsp dried chives¼ tsp garlic powder¼ tsp onion powder1/8 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground black pepper Directions Combine all ingredients and allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least four hours for the flavors to mingle and the dip to thicken a bit. My notes If you’re looking for a thicker dip, try increasing the mayo to ¾ cup and decreasing the buttermilk to ¼ cup.Next time I make this, I want to use fresh chives.
7 Natural Energy Boosters Do you muster every ounce of energy you have just to lift your limbs out of bed, experience a daily afternoon crash that only lifts with a caffeine boost, or feel a general sense of fatigue throughout the day? According to research, you are not alone. Fatigue is the second most common complaint to doctors in North America. Unfortunately, many people turn to caffeine to boost their energy levels. That approach provides short-lived energy at best. Nature offers many energy-enhancers. 1. Bee pollen is packed with 22 amino acids, natural antibiotic factors, DNA/RNA (the genetic coding of plants), 18 enzymes (to aid digestion and other bodily functions), glucosides (natural sources of energy in the body), plant hormones, 27 minerals and at least 16 vitamins, it is no surprise that it increases energy and vitality. 2.
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