Make-Ahead Oatmeal Smoothies Awhile back, I wrote a post about Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal that has been very popular with Yummy readers. (Thanks for all of the enthusiastic feedback!) Since then I've been experimenting with a smoothie version of that recipe. In today's post, I'm sharing my 6 favorite flavor varieties along with a formula you can follow for inventing your own smoothie flavor combos. Breakfast before school or work, or on the way. If you have kids and have a hard time getting a healthy breakfast in them before school, let them choose or create a favorite flavor and help you make them ahead of time. Great boost before or after exercise. Make ahead convenience. A complete meal in a glass. I honestly can't drink a whole 2-cup serving at one time. Chia seeds are power food (and a perfect smoothie thickener). How to make 6 flavor varieties of Oatmeal Smoothies(or invent your own flavor combo) I used the same procedure for making all 6 smoothies. Step 1. Oats. Fruit. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5.
Simple, Green, Frugal Co-op: Homemade Ginger Beer by JulieTowards Sustainability We ditched commercial soft drinks at home couple of years ago now, in an effort to eat more healthily and reduce our waste. At that point I started making fruit cordials and ginger beer instead, and they are so simple, I don't know why I wasn't doing it before then. Homemade ginger beer is something everyone's Mum seemed to make when we were kids, but I hadn't had any for years when I got around to making my first plant. Anyway, to start off you first need to make a ginger beer "plant", to get the yeasts beginning to ferment: Ginger Beer Plant Pour 300 ml (1/2 pint) of tepid, chlorine-free water (filtered or rainwater) into a clean bottle or jar, and add:* a large pinch of dried yeast OR 3-4 organic sultanas (there are wild yeasts living on their skins),* 1 heaped dessertspoon of dried powdered ginger, and* 1 heaped dessertspoon of sugar (I use raw sugar or honey for a richer flavour). Stir to dissolve the sugar. Ginger Beer
Very Cherry Shirley Temple with Lime Very Cherry Shirley Temple with Lime As a kid whenever I was in a restaurant, the one and only drink I ordered was a Shirley Temple. I savored that one maraschino cherry on top of the drink and saved it for the very end. It was sort of like the prize in the Cracker Jack box….the cherry was the best part of the Shirley Temple. Now that I’m a grown-up (but a kid at heart of course) I make my own Shirley Temples and load them up with maraschino cherries. To jazz it up I like to add thinly cut lime wedges in with the cherries. The sweet of the cherry and the bitterness of the lime seem to complement one another in this drink too..….kind of like the Yin and the Yang. It’s fun serving this drink in a mason jar too. So there you have it, a small twist to an old classic. Let’s check out the ingredients. Lemon lime soda, grenadine syrup, maraschino cherries, ice, and…. …..whole limes. Here’s how to make it: Cut the limes into thin wedges. Then, Next, add the grenadine syrup….. …..and stir. Add more ice….
Caesar (cocktail) It was invented in Calgary, Alberta in 1969 by restaurateur Walter Chell to celebrate the opening of a new Italian restaurant in the city. It quickly became a popular mixed drink within Canada where over 350 million Caesars are consumed annually and it has inspired numerous variants. However, the drink remains virtually unknown outside the country. Chell said his inspiration came from Italy. According to Chell's granddaughter, his Italian ancestry led him to call the drink a "Caesar".[2] The longer name of "Bloody Caesar" is said to differentiate the drink from the Bloody Mary, but Chell said it was a regular patron at the bar who served as the inspiration. The Mott's company was independently developing Clamato, a mixture of clam and tomato juices, at the same time the Caesar was invented. Outside of Canada, the Caesar is virtually unknown. Basic preparation of a Caesar follows the "one, two, three, four" rule. Jump up ^ "History of Clamato".
heatherross - blog - Now In Season... We just returned from a dreamy week spent on a lovely little lake in Monroe, NY. Most of the time it was just TC, Lobo, Benito and I (yes, we took the cat) but last Sunday we had some friends up for a day of swimming and grilling. The houses owner had told us that our best bet for fresh produce was a place called Blooming Hill, where a farming family has transformed its barn into a green market, cafe and weekend restaurant, with tables and umbrellas set up on a mostly flat stretch of mowed grass along the edges of the small stream. The farms jolly owner and his extremely friendly staff and family stock tables with their produce as well as mason jars full of icy lemonade with fresh mint and even a local selection of local cheeses in the barn. I love carrots, and was thrilled to discover a new (to me, at least) way to cook them. Corn, too, was always a mid-late summer crop in Vermont. TC was in charge of cocktail hour, which was usually spent lakeside.
[1] Low calorie cheap staple that fills you up? : Frugal Dole Pineapple Whips from the Magic Kingdom Disneyworld was so right this time, for so many reasons. First of all, the kids are finally old enough to go on the teacups alone. That saved the Quiet Man and I at least 72.3 arguments. No one had to make the supreme dizzy sacrifice of taking two wild and crazy kids on such spinning madness. They're also old enough to go on some roller coasters. Oh please oh please oh please it will be so much fun and you'll never regret it. And even that makes me a little dizzy, but don't tell. and eating. Just in case you think I post only good pictures of myself on my blog. Dole Pineapple Whips Estimated Cost: $6.00 for four servings. Notes: Plan on making this on a day when you will be around for a few hours. PS Sorry about the funny spacing. 2 20 ounce cans Dole crushed pineapple with juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice Drain pineapple; reserve 2 tablespoons juice. Next Up: The Wild Animal Kingdom
italian sodas June 30, 2011 | Sweet Recipes | Comments Growing up, these Italian sodas were my favorite!! My mom and I would always stop by a little coffee shack on our road trips to Oregon. I remember ordering the blueberry Italian soda in the summer instead of ice cream because they were so refreshing. I hadn’t had one of these since I was a kid, so I wanted to recreate the easy recipe. Photo Credit: Sugar and Charm Smoothie Recipes for Everything | 18 Recipes to Make You More Awesome Is there anything as versatile, adaptable and convenient as a smoothie? I doubt it. Nor are there many things as universally beloved. Smoothies are scrumptious, indulgent concoctions that tickle the taste buds and, inexplicably, with every sip make you feel just a little bit happier and make the world a little bit friendlier. The smoothie is so much greater than the sum of it’s parts. And just to prove the smoothie can do no wrong, it can actually make you more awesome too. Smoothies contain a smorgasbord of ingredients, and depending on what you throw in, smoothies can ascend from mere flavorsome delight and sweet-tooth satisfier to the dizzying heights of muscle-building, energizing, health-enhancing superdrink. Smoothies can be tailored to suit your own needs. Just be sure to make your own smoothies. The sweetness of your smoothie heavily depends on the ripeness of the fruit you add. To boost nutritional content try adding a handful spinach or kale. Recipes continued on next page.
How to make a smoothie | Smoothie Recipes Behold, the smoothie. A meal in a glass. And not just any meal. A meal anyone can make, no matter how inept in the kitchen or bound by time constraints. Use it as a meal replacement (e.g. breakfast), a post-workout drink, a supplement, snack or a healthy dessert. Use fresh or frozen fruits to make your smoothie. Why not freeze your own fruit, especially if you prefer organic? Fruits to add to your smoothie include: ApplesApricotAvocadoBananaBerries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)GrapefruitGrapeGuavaKiwiMangoMelon (e.g. watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew)NectarinesOrangesPapayaPeachPearsPineapplePlumsPomegranateStrawberry Smoothies are a great opportunity to get some greens into your diet without actually tasting them. SpinachKaleSwiss chardBok ChoyCollard greensSpring greensBeet greensDandelion greensMustard greensArugulaLettuceRomaine lettuce Smoothies are all about balance. Liquids to add to your smoothie include: Milk: Various: Dairy: Salt