Sweetened Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir
I have received quite a lot of interest from my post on raw apple cider vinegar. So many of you want to know how to make apple cider vinegar just a little bit more "drinkable." Well I have a great solution. There are a few things that I swear by...raw apple cider vinegar is one of them. A recap of some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar are: It is a natural remedy for heartburn.Can help clear up skin conditions and acne (read this post for more information)Promotes digestion and will keep you regularHelps control weightCan help regulate blood sugar (as a type 1 diabetic this has made a huge difference for me)Helps reduce sinus infections and sore throats (my husband starts drinking this like crazy whenever he feels a cold coming on)It is rich in enzymes and potassiumCan help ease menstrual crampsHelps promote youthful healthy bodies Sweetened Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir: * I only suggest using raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. This tastes sweet and delicious!
Summer Pineapple Strawberry Cooler | Tri-Cities | MOM Magazine
I am ready for summer! This recipe just puts me in the summer mood. Come-on sunshine! Pineapple juice, limeade and club soda make a refreshing drink that goes beautifully with all kinds of summer fruit. And with strawberries in season right now, they make a perfect match. Ingredients 1 12-ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed 1 6-ounce can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 4 cups cold water * 1 liter club soda, chilled Ice cubes Fresh strawberries (optional) Short (6-inch) wooden skewers Assorted fruits such as halved orange slices, halved lime slices, orange sections, raspberries, strawberries, sliced kiwifruit, and mint sprigs Directions In a large pitcher combine pineapple juice concentrate, limeade, and water. Serve with Fruit Swizzle Sticks, if desired. Fruit Swizzle Sticks: On short (6-inch) wooden skewers, thread assorted fruits and mint sprigs. Sit back, soak up the sunshine sipping a sweet drink and enjoy summer.
Homemade Wine 101
I have never claimed to be a very sophisticated kinda gal....Gourmet, I am not.....When it comes to food I like good ole homemade stick-to-your-ribs comfort food.When it comes to drink I like good old fashioned sweet tea, coffee, Chai Tea and Diet Coke.(whenever I can make it into the city of course its Starbucks, Mocha Frappuccino, caramel macchiato, pumpkin spice Latte, sooo many yummy fattening drinks from there!) And wine? well .. lets just say I'm a cheap wino. Now, don't get me wrong, I drink alcohol occasionally, like maybe once a month or so. I don't like beer, Mixed drinks are ok, but give me a glass of wine and I'm happy. Even better than any store bought wine is homemade wine!! Then I stumbled upon what they call "Prison Wine" Prison Wine... that sounds easy enough! Fruitsugarwater That's it! Homemade Wine 101... The reason I don't use air-tight lids is the fact that your wine-in-the-making will be fizzy while it "cooks" and build up pressure. Peach = yummm! any questions?
cakebatter milkshakes
I love using cloth napkins to dress up our dinner table, and through the years I've grown even more fond of their sustainability and cost effectiveness. Though, I'm not sure how cost effective it is if you keep buying more and more cloth napkins each year! This holiday season I thought it would be fun to look at how I could dress up the napkins I already own to give them an extra festive vibe. Check out three simple ways you can give new life to your table linens. And hey! Two of them are even no sew! Ribbon Trimmed Napkin This look is so (no sew) simple! Supplies:-ribbon-heat bond in width of ribbon-cloth napkin (buy mine here)-iron-fabric scissors (not shown above) Step One: Trim pieces of your ribbon to be about 1.5 inches longer than the width of your napkins. Step Two: Fold down the edges of each ribbon segment about 1/4" and iron flat. Step Three: Iron the heat bond to the ribbon (pressing with hot iron for two seconds), then peel off the paper backing. Pom-Pom Trimmed Napkin
Magically Delicious Martini: A Cocktail for St. Patty's Day
Magically Delicious Martini 2 oz Vodka 3 oz Light Cream 1 oz Creme De Menthe 1 oz White Creme De Cacao Pour ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Rim the glass with Lucky Charms marshmallows. Now sip and rock out to Dropkick Murphys! Happy St. xo Lizzie
Red & Pink
The red and pink color combination has been all over the red carpet for the last year, and I just love the unexpected pairing. Here are a few red and pink things that have made me smile lately! Strawberries pureed and blended with chilled champagne..yes please! Summer fruit basket cookies in strawberry cartons. So fun for Spring/Summer! Festive party hats! Heart-shaped desserts are appropriate year-round! J.Crew scalloped shorts in Chili - I think they would look super cute paired with a pink tee. Gorgeous color combination! Bejeweled Carolyn Quartermine upholstered chairs...beyond chic! Last but not least, perhaps my very favorite red and pink item! The card reads: "Daughter, No one can fill your shoes... After all, you have so many! To my daughter to be, Well, maybe this card is a little early, but I am sure you will take from your Mommy and love shoes always. Happy First Valentine's Day! Loving you Always and Forever, Daddy Sweetest. xoxo
