The cold and flu season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. This year was no exception. In fact, I got a flu shot this year. I haven’t had one in 15 years and then I find out it may not be effective against this year’s flu strain. Knock on wood that I continue to be healthy. We try … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Herbal Tea
Did you know you could use your Christmas tree as an herbal drink or a disinfectant? Apparently, if you get a pine or cedar tree you can. We don’t have a real tree, but we do have a wreath made of pine. I’ll have to bring it indoors after the holiday season. I have a new appreciation for the pine … Read More ...
Christmas Smoothie Recipe for Kids
Here is a healthy and light breakfast for the kids Christmas morning. When you have a hard time to get the kids to leave their new toys to eat breakfast, this would be helpful. They can still play and drink at the same time. Or save it for the ride to the next relatives house, so they can have as … Read More ...
Dairy-free Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Just before Thanksgiving, I posted a site that had several gluten-free recipes
. One of the Facebook readers requested more dairy-free recipes. So today, will be filled with dairy-free recipes and desserts. In New England, we have a lot of dreary days and cold nights perfect for drinking hot chocolate. Or when the kids come in after a day of … Read More ...
Instant Chai Tea Mix
I’m not a coffee drinker, but love tea and an occasional hot chocolate
during the winter months. I really love Chai Tea
and will have to make some of this. This would be a great gift for all your tea drinking friends. I would probably put it in a basket with some other teas and mug or tea cup and … Read More ...
Hot Cocoa Melts
Here is another easy project to do with the kids and would make great gifts for teachers and neighbors. They could also be used at a hot cocoa bar.
There really isn’t a recipe. All you need is chocolate of your choice. Such as semi-sweet, white or dark and anything that you think would be delicious in hot chocolate. Such … Read More ...
Fall Flavored Smoothies
Sometimes I just don’t feel like eating! A smoothie gives me the fuel I need to help me get to the next meal and prevents me from snacking on all the wrong things. Very easy during the holidays.
Here are some smoothies that use the fall items currently in the stores. I like smoothies sometimes for breakfast, since I’m not … Read More ...
14 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails for Fall Parties and Holiday Dinners
Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re pretending the pantry is under control, and the next we’re elbow-deep in stuffing, trying to remember which serving platter still has the price sticker on the bottom.
And somewhere between roasting the turkey, finding enough chairs, and politely pretending not to notice who brought store-bought … Read More ...
Warm Vanilla Milk
Last drink for the day is warm vanilla milk. I’ve always heard that drinking a glass of warm milk at night helps you sleep better. This drink might have to be a couple of hours before bed with the vanilla and marshmallows
. Good replacement for hot chocolate and the kids can help make it. I’m not ready for this … Read More ...
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
This second drink may become my daughter’s favorite this year! She is a hot chocolate addict and she loves peanut butter. I think I might even add a mini peanut butter cup or chocolate and peanut butter chips with Marshmallows before serving!
The writer replaces the heavy cream and whole milk with skim milk. Like she said a great recovery … Read More ...
Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate
Winter is making an early appearance this weekend. It has already wreaked havoc in the Midwest. I’m not ready to hear that dreaded S-word (snow)! Shhh! Hot Chocolate is one of our favorites for the long, cold winter months.
So today we will feature some hot drinks to add to your coffee or tea routine. First will be this lovely … Read More ...
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you are a regular reader, you know that I’m not a coffee drinker or eat pumpkin flavored items. I do hate seasonal flavors and every year I see pumpkin spice items at your local coffee shops are a limited flavor during the fall season. Plus, coffee/lattes are not cheap. Now you can have your pumpkin spice latte all year … Read More ...
Candy Corn Milkshake
She had me at candy corn! Although, it’s getting too cold for me to drink milkshakes. Maybe someone will create a candy corn hot cocoa?
These would be cute to serve at a Halloween party or maybe serve with the Halloween dinner. Surprise your kids with a fun after school snack. My daughter would appreciate it! Even the adults would … Read More ...
Chocolate Spider Web Drink Decoration
Here is a cute decoration for the adults and kids at the party. Forget the little umbrellas, your guests will be screaming for these edible spider webs instead.
Susan B was having a party and wanted to add a twist to her favorite drink the chocolate martini. She also decided to use the web for her kids chocolate milk. You … Read More ...
Addicted to sugar in your drinks? Here is what you can do about it
The sugar skull spoon, because of its unique shape, reminds you every time you fill your coffee or tea or other beverages and foods with spoonfuls of sugar that it can be evil. It forms a shape of a skull with the sugar cubes and it looks deadly.
This project started off on kickstarter and was successfully funded, so you … Read More ...