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My first thought was to make a ginger infused limeade, but limes are so expensive here. So I went with my new favourite juice and made a pomegranate and gingerade. This is a refreshing summer drink which can be used as a mixer for gin for something different. Head straight on to the recipe for … Continue reading Pomegranate And Gingerade
Lavender is not just a fragrant flower, it is also an edible herb that can help with restlessness, insomnia, nervousness and depression. The flowers can also be crushed and added to muffins, biscuits or drinks such as tea or juices. Here is has been used to make a calming goji berry smoothie with bananas, lavender … Continue reading Calming Goji Berry Smoothie
Originating in Iran, pomegranates have been grown for thousands of years. I can remember picking the ripe fruit off my grandfather's tree to enjoy as a summer treat. The arils and juice can be used for a variety of recipes, both sweet, savoury and alcoholic. This pomegranate concentrate can be used as the base for … Continue reading Pomegranate Concentrate | 3 Ingredient Recipe
This Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake is perfect for a warm summers' day. Head straight on to the recipe for Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake ♥ If I knew how to speak Vietnamese I would have written Vietnamese Iced Coffee as Cà phê đá sữa lắc. This iced coffee treat was perfect for me as I love ice cream and … Continue reading Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake
Glüwein is a red wine drink, served traditionally around Christmas in countries that enjoy a winter climate over this period. Using mulling spices, sugar and citrus fruits I have used Cabernet Sauvignon to make my mulled wine. Head straight on to the recipe ♥ Last week Dave and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. We … Continue reading Glüwein | Spiced With Star Anise
Given that I have long term inflammation issues, a friend of mine gave me a recipe using turmeric powder. This is a natural anti-inflammatory and has been used for over 3000 years to treat arthritis in Chinese medication. The recipe she shared with me used milk as a base. This was warmed with coconut oil, turmeric, black … Continue reading Turmeric Tea
We always pay for our airline tickets with our credit card, and this entitles us to standard insurance cover. However, this cover does not include lost baggage insurance and so I take a top up for Dave and I. The reason for this is that to replace our clothes overseas would cost a fortune as … Continue reading Hot Chocolate | The Perfect Comfort Drink
I have recently been added to a group chat of my primary school friends. It has been over 30 years since I last saw some of them and the conversation is infused with all sorts of memories, both good and bad. I am sitting on the sidelines, mostly, 'listening' in. And as we are scattered … Continue reading Recipe For Infused Milk
When we were in our twenties a friend's parents moved quite often over a short period of time. The reasons are not that important to the telling of this story, but what is key is the answer to the question asked by one of the guys in our group. "Mrs D., why are you moving … Continue reading Orange And Aniseed Herbal Infusion
My friend Kim lives in Perth and I have been very fortunate to have been able to visit her to see where she lives. The first time I was there she drank lemon, lime and bitters, which I had never heard of before. I love the name of the drink but not having ever tasted … Continue reading Lemon, Lime And Bitters
Yesterday after shopping I came home in need of a drink! I purchased several items from my local store but found them more than 20% cheaper at their opposition, and so took them back for credit. One of the items was a probiotic and I was told by the ladies at the returns counter that … Continue reading Citrus Liqueur
I love how one word can have so many meanings! Being cordial means amongst other things being pleasant. When I deal with suppliers I try to be as cordial as possible. What makes me wonder, is why some people ignore polite emails when they are actually complaints. I recently took on a new product range … Continue reading Grapefruit Cordial
Summer is all but over but that does not mean I need to stop drinking ice tea. It is refreshing and the fact that I use rooibos tea, means that it is healthy as well. I was recently invited to attend an event hosted by Freshpak where we were served cold teas and a selection … Continue reading Ice Tea Made With Rooibos And Pomegranate
Sangria is one of those drinks I can remember imbibing years ago. I was not overly fond of the fruit, and did not even think to make this at home. But, it has been a long hot summer and lazy afternoons have called for something cold to drink. It is the festive season, and a … Continue reading Sangria
Every morning I have fruit for breakfast. Sometimes it is something as simple as an apple, and other times I actually make myself a fruit salad. I would love to juice every morning but I seem to often run out of time. The one thing that I can enjoy every morning is a smoothie. I … Continue reading Kiwi And Strawberry Smoothie
Earlier this year when Dave and I were in Venice I had my first sip of Prosecco and fell in love. Not the kind of love that replaces my affair with champagne but the kind of love that makes a new space in your life. We frequented a bar in the square near to where … Continue reading Kiwi And Prosecco Cocktail
When kiwi fruit are in season, and the weather is warm, you might want to try making this kiwi cocktail. I am finding new and innovative ways to work with kiwi fruit. Some have been amazingly successful and others not so much. Yesterday I made some kiwi chips using my crisp maker and even though … Continue reading Kiwi Cocktail | Made With Vodka
I am surrounded by amazing blogs, and I am inspired everyday by something new I see on food blogs from around the world. It was the inspiration I found here on Anel's blog that made me go out and get a spoon mould and make some hot chocolate spoons. Swirled into an espresso mug of hot … Continue reading Recipe For Amarula Hot Chocolate Spoons
This recipe for Tanqueray Gin Breeze Cocktail is the most pinned one on my blog. One of the most common questions in an interview is what would you take on a desert island? or some form of that question. If I had to choose one person it would be Dave. He is not only my husband … Continue reading Tanqueray Gin Breeze Cocktail
This Tanqueray Gin Dragon Cocktail is one of my most popular recipes on Pinterest. Dave and I were invited to attend the Tanqueray Gin and Lindt Chocolate evening and I learnt so many new, and interesting things. Travis Kuhn who is a mixologist by profession was there to show us the ropes as far as … Continue reading Tanqueray Gin Dragon Cocktail