Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops
This has been the hottest summer we’ve had in Chicago for a long time. Really, really hot. I would take 50° over 90° any day, especially here in the Midwest where the 90° is accompanied by 100% humidity. This is a good place to start to inventing your own yogurt pops. Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops (adapted from Bon Appetit, August 2010) 2/3 cup water2/3 cup sugar3 6-ounce containers fresh blackberries (3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups)1 cup plain nonfat yogurt (preferably organic)5 teaspoons honey1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Bring 2/3 cup water and sugar to boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Place blackberries in processor; puree until smooth. Divide mixture among 10 molds (each about 1/3- to 1/2-cup capacity). Dip bottom of mold into hot water 10 to 15 seconds to loosen pops.
Fashion Blog
If you’re feeling crafty and need some inspiration, there’s no better source than Merrick of Merrick’s Art. That’s why we are so excited to team up with her for this fab fashion DIY! Tired of your old shift dresses? As you might know, I don’t wear mini dresses. So I was thinking about this annoying situation a few weeks ago, and then I ran across this pin that I’d pinned ages ago and it sparked an idea. Here’s how I styled it, and a super easy tutorial is at the end of this post! (Photos by sara walk photography) Step 1. (note: mine had a lining, so I did the exact same steps, just making it about an inch shorter on all sides so it didn’t show).
Watermelon Popsicles Recipes from The Kitchn
What I love about summer is the fruit. There are peaches and plums for pies, nectarines for dribbling down your chin, apricots for tarts, cherries for snacks, and all sorts of berries for breakfast — plus other melons, like cantaloupe and honeydew, to wrap ham around. But what other fruit offers a crunchy snack, a juice for drinking (with or without a boozy booster), seeds for spitting contests, and a big round shape for greasing and throwing around the pool, lake, or ocean (have you played greased pig yet this summer)? It's the watermelon. There's no doubt it's been a hot summer, so I've been trying to plan ahead by juicing whatever fruit I have around and straining the juice into popsicle molds the night before. Since in-season fruit is so sweet already, I skip the sweetener (although I've listed it as an optional ingredient below). Makes about 8 popsicles 4 cups cubed watermelon flesh (about 1 pound, rind removed) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon honey, optional
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No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars
Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol! Yes you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they’ll be all smiles, Enjoy! 3 whole ingredients. Break out your Cookies! Place them all in the food processor or blender and mix until ground. Like so. Melt the butter and marshmallows into a large bowl until puffed. You’ll get a little something like this Working quickly, pour in your ground cookies. Mix, mix and mix You’ll get a gooey mess….that’s delish! Transfer to an 8×8 inch baking pan and let set for about 10 minutes. Cut into squares and indulge No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars One 16 oz package of Oreo 5 cups Large Marshmallows 4 tablespoons butter 1.
mocha popsicle, icy pops, recipe
Today, I am putting on my game face and mentally preparing for the week ahead. I’ve signed up to participate in ‘Eating Down the Fridge‘, a week-long effort to eat only from you fridge, pantry and dark corners of your cupboards. The event is hosted by Kim O’Donnel from the Washington Post’s A Mighty Appetite food blog. If you’re interested in participating, I believe today is the last day to sign up. Since I typically go to the grocery store several times each week, it will be a shock to my system. Yesterday, I sipped on a cup of lukewarm coffee and pondered the upcoming challenge. After considering a few possibilities, I decided to keep it simple and explore making mocha popsicles, a perfect refreshing treat for our recent heat wave. For the mocha, I flavored it with sweetened condensed milk and a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder. You’ll notice a slightly white tip in the photo above. Regardless, for those who have some amount of patience, I think it’s a good idea. Mocha Popsicles
Camera carrier insert tutorial
A few months a go I showed you a preview of the camera carrier insert I sewed. I didn’t hold on the tutorial by accident, I actually wanted to give my honest review (and changes I would make to improve) along with a tutorial. I’ve been using the carrier for months now and it works great with the exception of some details I will describe so you can improve your own version (if you decide to make one for yourself) I have to say that I completely love my camera carrier, and changing purses is super easy! The problems I’ve had so far with my carrier are the following: So now to the materials and instructions, because you should make one for you too! MATERIALS: For the main body you will need: 2 pieces of 24″ by 18″ piece of your choice of color felt or fleeceAdd 1 piece of 24″ by 18″ canvas/outside fabric if you decide to reinforce yours (recommended) 1/2″ foamAbout 20″ long piece of Velcro, cut in pieces of 4″ long.Needle, Embroidery floss and and scissors [ Click on Images to enlarge]
Cherry Lime Ice Pops
Sweet summer cherries with a touch of lime make these sweet popsicles a perfect treat on a hot summer day. I love the deep red color you get from using real cherries and the flavor is not that artificial cherry taste you get from those imitation flavored pops, it's richer with a more intense cherry taste. If you plan on making these, I highly recommend buying a cherry pitter, there are so many to choose from on Amazon. Stay cool! PS- You can find the popsicle molds on Amazon too! Cherry Lime Ice PopsSkinnytaste.comServings: 4 Serving Size: 1 popsicle • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 ptsCalories: 122 • Fat: 0.2 g • Carbs: 31 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 1.3 g • Sugar: 27 gSodium: 0.2 mg Ingredients: 1 lb cherries1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugar3 tbsp fresh lime juice Directions: Stem the cherries and remove the pits. Puree the cherries and their liquid and put the mixture through a fine sieve. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
