It's Summer! I do love summer, but some days are just too hot. Here are some ways I've found that really work to keep you cool on those days. (If these don't work, you can always wear a wet t-shirt and stand in front of a fan!) 1. Run your ceiling fan the right way: counterclockwise. That's the opposite of the wintertime direction. Be sure your … [Read more...]
A Fresh Fourth of July Meal
Bacon-wrapped Chicken Kebabs Menu for the Fourth Shrimp Salsa Appetizer (see below) Bacon-wrapped Chicken Kebabs Veggie Kebabs (see below) Lemon Apple Coleslaw Doctored Up Baked Beans Corn on the Cob with Fresh Basil Butter Watermelon American Flag Sundaes Brownies Best Lemonade Ever Soft Drinks, Water, and Beer Remember, you … [Read more...]
Sparkling Kiwi Lemonade with Fruity Ice Cubes
What a great way to use kiwi fruit! Freeze pieces in ice cubes & keep the cubes in a container in the freezer to add to this recipe or other fruit drinks. Of course you can do the same with other fruit if you like--especailly when you have a little bit of fruit left that's not being eaten. Nice for sangria or iced tea too.The sparkling part … [Read more...]
Super Cheap Lemon Juice Substitute
This woman uses unsweetened lemonade drink mix when lemon juice is called for. She mixes it with water & then uses it as a substitute for lemon juice in all sorts of recipes. I think those drink mixes uses artificial coloring, but they probably have some vitamin C in them. You could also use packets of True Lemon (or True Lime) that you mix with … [Read more...]
Summer Drinks: The Cherry Berry Spider
This refreshing cooler uses lemonade and ice cream! You also add any berries that you like, but blueberries and cherries are what the recipe calls for. This drink is almost like a sundae & has a lot of sugar, but it could be a nice treat now & then.From the reviews:"Best drink I've had in a long while, I don't even like lemonade but this was … [Read more...]