A few months ago, I decided to stop buying diet soda. My husband and I used to drink a lot of it, but we are now living diet soda free! I was always somewhat skeptical of the artificial sweeteners and knew that drinking a lot of soda really wasn’t good. It was a huge decision, [...]
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Frozen Verbena Mojitos
I’m not usually a big fan of cocktails… In fact, I rarely order them anymore because I often take one sip and end up leaving the rest because I don’t really like the flavor. It’s not that I haven’t tried! The one cocktail that I absolutely love, though, is the mojito. While it’s a fairly [...]
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My husband and I discovered the Tropical Smooothie Cafe this past week. It got me thinking about making my own smoothies. This recipe is my first attempt. I imagine there will be plenty more to follow, especially with spring on the way. Nothing says warm weather like fresh fruit!
Blend the following ingredients:
4 ounces fresh strawberries
4 ounces fresh [...]
Sparkling Sangria-Inspired Punch
My husband brought home a bottle of my favorite sparkling wine this weekend – Martini & Rossi Asti. While I enjoy drinking it plain, I think it tastes wonderful with fresh fruit.
My husband and I both enjoy traditional red wine sangria with brandy and citrus fruits. That concept of mixing fruit and wine inspired this punch recipe. It’s [...]
