Here is a cupcake for the adults only. As with adult drinks, be sure to mark them for adult only if there are kids around. And eat responsibly. These will be popular at your adult Halloween party or get together. At book club serve these with your wine and the girls will be happy to discuss the cupcakes instead of … Read More ...
Hot Chocolate Affogato
I’m a tea drinker and love hot chocolate when the weather turns chilly. I’ve never heard of an affogato before. Probably because I don’t drink coffee and it is originally made with coffee. The hot chocolate affogato was created for the kids in mind. I’ll happily join the kids table, while the adults are drinking their coffee affogato. What a … Read More ...
Homemade Cream Sodas
Depending on your location in the states, this would also be known as an old fashion egg cream soda or Italian cream soda. Egg cream is usually only made with vanilla or chocolate flavor, while this one gives you different fruit flavors. I like the idea Erica has about setting up a cream soda bar at your next gathering. It … Read More ...
Homemade Almond Milk
I’ve never been a big milk drinker. Except for having it in cereal and mixing it with chocolate syrup to drink it. I also used to put in some vanilla and sugar to get through a glass. To have milk in the house is only for cooking and baking. I leave it to my family to use it for consumption. … Read More ...
Apple Cider Sangria
Here is another way to enjoy your apple cider
with a kick. Ladies let the guys enjoy their beer, while you sip away on this drink. Make sure to sure to mark for adults only if there are kids around. Slice up some apples for them to have in their own drink. As always drink responsibly.
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Apple Cider Float
You can’t go wrong with your favorite beverage and ice cream. I would have never thought to put apple cider
and ice cream together. Yum! This would be perfect for those warm fall days, we seem to be having more than I prefer. This drink will get me through it. Holly also has a adult version if you need a … Read More ...
How To Make Apple Cider Margaritas
It’s five o’clock somewhere… Actually, it is past five here, but it’s been awhile for an adult beverage. I love apple cider
cold or hot. I’m not a big fan of hard cider though! The taste and smell, just not for me. For a fall get together with friends, this would be the perfect beverage to enjoy. As always, drink … Read More ...
London Fog with Lavender
I love tea! It is my comfort in a tea cup. I drink ice tea in the summer, but when the weather starts to turn chilly, bring on the hot tea. Although, if I’m not feeling well, a cup of peppermint or spearmint tea helps me no matter what the weather. This looks like a delightful tea to enjoy with … Read More ...
Pumpkin Pie Fall Halloween Smoothie
For all you pumpkin lovers, how about a healthy smoothie that tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie. When you have a craving for pumpkin pie, but don’t want to worry about the calories. Mix up a batch of this smoothie. It is perfect for breakfast, lunch, snack and even dessert. This makes two smoothies, so you can share or … Read More ...
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Creamer
I’m not a big fan of having flavors for certain time of the year. Like right now is apples and pumpkin everything and you can only get it till Thanksgiving. It really isn’t fair, you should wait a whole year. For you pumpkin lovers, here is creamer to enjoy all year and you no longer have to stock up in … Read More ...
Caramel Apple Smoothie
The only problem with being healthy, you cut back or eliminate the sweets all together. I believe it’s okay to indulge occasionally. This time of year, I start to bake and I love snacking on apples and caramel sauce. Most of the time I will eat apples and peanut butter, but when you need that sweet kick. This smoothie is … Read More ...
Can you Filter Cheap Vodka to Make it Better
Since I don’t drink a lot, I’ve never heard the theory of taking cheap alcohol and putting it through a filter to make it better. Cathy Lamb from Food52 took this challenge. I’ll let you enjoy her findings. Of course, I wish I knew how the tasters felt the next day. Did the filtering change the affect of the cheap … Read More ...
Apple Cider Bourbon Whiskey
Here is a drink for the adults. Warm apple cider by the fire is great, but if you need a little kick add some bourbon
to it. Make sure you put aside some for the kids before you add your alcohol or maybe you can borrow someone’s crockpot and mark it for adults only.
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How to Make Coffee without a Coffee Pot
I’m not a coffee drinker, so I feel bad when friends come over and I only have tea. I bought the instant coffee for them to use, but they would rather drink water than that. Although, Starbucks has changed that with their own brand of instant coffee
. Maybe I will give this a try. This could be useful for … Read More ...
Green Mojito Smoothie For Cold And Flu Season – Free Recipe
The days of summer are getting shorter and most kids are back in school. Kids being back in school can be a blessing and a headache. The germ swapping and spreading of colds seem to get worse every year. Since smoothies are getting popular in this household, I’ve been looking up recipes to try. This one jumped out as a … Read More ...