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Almond Breeze Breakfast Smoothies

almond breeze breakfast smoothies

When I met my husband years ago, he had never eaten asparagus. Unless the burger came with lettuce and tomato (which he would take off and leave on the side of the plate), that was the only color that would be included in his diet. His food fell into the beige/brown category. His fruit and vegetable consumption was very low to say the least. He has come a very long way through the years, and I am proud to say that the man drinks a glass of fruits and vegetables every single morning now. He … [Read more...]

Tablespoon Jello Shots

jello shot recipes

I truly have the best job in the world. Tablespoon asked me to create a collection of Jello Shot Recipes, and I was thrilled to oblige. I really had a lot of fun creating these recipes. I thought about what I like to drink, and what flavor combinations that I enjoy, and I got to create jello shots out of them. Once I figured out the formula, I realized that I could make any combination that I wanted to. Truly, the possibilities are endless. One of the things that I discovered when developing … [Read more...]

Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

rich and creamy hot chocolate recipe

I am so far behind.  Usually by this time, I have put a good dent in my holiday shopping, my house is decorated, and my gingerbread house made and covered in candy.  Not this year.  We bought a tree this morning, and it is the first thing that we really have done to celebrate the holidays.  Life has been so busy.  In such a good way, I have been so fortunate to be doing some work that I am truly proud of, but it has been my main focus for the last week or so.  Now I am ready to focus on … [Read more...]

Cherry Thyme Champagne Cocktail

cherry thyme champagne cocktail recipe

Did you have a wonderful holiday?  I did.  I am relaxed, recharged, and ready for what 2011 has to offer.  Our Christmas was very quiet.  Most years, we have whoever is around over for at least one of the nights, but this year, it was just us.  As nice as it was to not have the pressure of entertaining, I will admit that I missed having a house full of people.  People other than the ones that live here that is. I had a full blown kitchen fail on Christmas Eve that involved burning a pot … [Read more...]

Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix

homemade sweet and sour mix recipe

I am not much of a drinker these days.  I will indulge in a cold beer every once in awhile or a glass of wine, but as far as cocktails go, I usually say no.  You see, my hangovers have become disproportionate to the amount that I drink.  A two-cocktail-evening seems to translate to a two day hangover.  No fun when you have responsibilities and cannot sleep until noon and then wake up and get french fries (those were the days, no?).  It is a completely different beast when you have 3 little … [Read more...]