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Using 4 ingredients, including my own homemade nut butter I came up with a healthy chocolate drink. This is perfect for me to enjoy after a training session at gym. Skip ahead to the recipe for Healthy Chocolate Drink I wonder if brands realize how much it costs a blogger in ingredients? Recently I made … Continue reading Healthy Chocolate Drink
I made my gin cocktail with the grenadine syrup I had made, as well as freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. You can use store bought grenadine if you choose to. Skip ahead to the recipe for Gin Cocktail I used to be a hand bag person. I would have different bags for different outfits. And separate … Continue reading Gin Cocktail
Grenadine is a tart and sweet syrup, mostly used as an ingredient in cocktails. The name originates from the French word grenade which translates to pomegranate. Skip ahead to the recipe for Grenadine Growing up there was an amazing pomegranate tree at my Grandfather's house. I am not sure what happened to all the fruit … Continue reading Grenadine
I used the unsweetened Almond Breeze to make almond milk chai. This is a great source of Calcium and Vitamins A, D and E and as a bonus is cholesterol and dairy free. Skip ahead to the recipe for Almond Milk Chai Last month at work we got slammed with orders. It was such a … Continue reading Almond Milk Chai
Did you know that ginger is part of the same family as galangal, turmeric and cardamom? I love using fresh ginger in my smoothies and find it goes so well with carrot. I keep fresh root ginger in my freezer to use as needed throughout the year. My ginger smoothie was made one very hot … Continue reading Ginger Smoothie
Blueberries are low in carbohydrates and consist mainly of water. They are not particularly nutrient rich either. However, they have low calorific value and glycemic load and are perfect for use in a dairy free smoothie. Head straight on to the recipe for Dairy Free Smoothie ♥ At the beginning of August last year … Continue reading Dairy Free Smoothie
Almond milk is a cholesterol and lactose free substitute for cows milk. Suitable for vegans this is easy to make at home as long as you have a decent blender. Head straight on to the recipe for Almond Milk ♥ When I turned 16 I was given a silver charm bracelet as a gift. The … Continue reading Almond Milk: Easy To Make At Home
This green smoothie is seriously thick! It is made by blending a variety of green fruit and vegetables and frozen grapes. These are always in my freezer to keep wine cold in summer. Head straight on to the recipe for Green Smoothie ♥ My blogging friend Tammy wrote a post called Spiralizing and the Sharing Economy. In it she … Continue reading Green Smoothie
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
This Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake is perfect for a warm summers' day. Skip ahead 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 I … 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 for Glüwein ♥ Last week Dave and I celebrated our 13th wedding … Continue reading Glüwein
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
Since buying a milk frother, hot chocolate has become an afternoon treat for me. I even make it to take on my morning walk once a week. 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 … Continue reading Hot Chocolate
You can use any spices you like to make infused milk, and then use the milk in your baking to add a new depth of flavour. 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 … Continue reading 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