Hello Darlings! I love lemonade. It just screams summer. It is tart, sweet, and refreshing all at the same time, and add a splash of vodka and you’ve got a perfect drink for sipping during that picnic in the park! Last year’s Summer Drink Series featured Spiked Lavender Lemonade and Spiked Basil Lemonade (both of which I love and have made countless times!) so I’m adding to the list with Spiked Pomegranate-Mint Lemonade! I think one of the best things about lemonade is its incredible ... Read More about Summer Drink Series: Spiked Pomegranate-Mint Lemonade
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Summer Drink Series: Limoncello Martini
Hello Darlings! Last year I started my Summer Drink Series on the Summer Solstice. This year in my new apartment (tour to come!) I may have gotten a bit over zealous when it came to the ‘summer’ portion of the series and I’m starting a month early. Whoops- who can blame me? Delicious cocktails on a roof deck are just fabulous! I’m kicking things off with a very simple, very tasty, and VERY potent Limoncello Martini! Ingredients: (Makes 2) 3 Ounces Vodka 2 Ounces Limoncello ... Read More about Summer Drink Series: Limoncello Martini
Holistic Sleep Remedies
Hello Darlings! I am not a very happy camper when I’m not sleeping well. I can get ornery and short, loose focus easily, and it seems like my brain is firing slower. All in all I’m off my game. So I make it a point to try to fall asleep quickly when I can and when I’m anxious or restless I try to get myself ready for bed with intention and purpose, incorporating holistic techniques to de-stress me body for sleep. The interesting thing about sleep aids is that they affect everyone ... Read More about Holistic Sleep Remedies
How To: Candy Ginger
Hello Darlings! I am not one of the people who can chew on raw ginger root when they have a stomachache. It is entirely too spicy for me- I am such a baby when it comes to spicy foods! So I love to use candied ginger- so much so that I included it in my Basic Holistic First Aid Kit. However, candied ginger can get a bit expensive, so when you find ginger root is on sale at the health foods store- make your own! Ingredients: - 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Ginger - 2 Cups Sugar - 2 Cups Filtered ... Read More about How To: Candy Ginger
Spiked Pomegranate Cream Soda
Hello Darlings! Happy Valentine’s Day! Holidays can be hectic. Bustling around the kitchen trying to whip up a thousand things at once: sides, appetizers, a main dish and dessert (psst. Still looking for a V-Day side dish? Check out my Pomegranate Balsamic Brussels Sprouts!) and I know personally I totally forget about concocting super complicated cocktails. Which is why this Spiked Pomegranate Cream Soda is perfect for Valentine’s day. Three ingredients and about a minute to whip up two! You ... Read More about Spiked Pomegranate Cream Soda