Everyone loves a good smoothie. This smoothie is super easy to make and the variations are endless! This is my go to smoothie when I want a Smoothie King fix but don’t have time to drive over and get one. The sugar is optional especially if your banana is as ripe as mine is! You… Continue reading Caribbean Smoothie (Vitamix)
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Vitamix Hot Chocolate
Of course with winter almost officially here and Christmas around the corner, that means endless days of hot chocolate and cookies! Being that my Christmas present last year was an awesome Vitamix I decided to put it to the test. It performed beautifully; the soup setting was perfect for making quick, easy, and delicious hot… Continue reading Vitamix Hot Chocolate
Hurricane Brown
With the weather warming up, it’s a perfect time to dust off those summer libation recipes. Here is a hurricane recipe with a twist. I call it Hurricane Brown! I know it doesn’t follow the hurricane naming convention, but it’s always good to color outside the lines once in a while. This recipe is very… Continue reading Hurricane Brown
Moxie’s Cold Cure All
Whenever I have a cold for over three days I get to the point where I am willing to try anything just to get over it. This time was no exception. Since the Nyquil-Robitussin-Advil combo didn’t seem to be doing the job and a trip to the doctor determined it was a viral infection it… Continue reading Moxie’s Cold Cure All
La Madrastra Mojito
I absolutely love mojitos! They make me think of summer time and Miami, Florida. With the weather being so warm here in Georgia, I thought a summer time cocktail was in order. Cuba is the birthplace of the mojito and although the exact origin of the cocktail is debated you can find variations of the mojito recipe… Continue reading La Madrastra Mojito
Mint Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is used by bartenders all over the world to sweeten cocktails. Mint Simple Syrup is merely simple syrup infused with mint leaves. This concoction comes in handy when making many cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. This recipe is used to make the La Madrastra Mojitos; however, you can also add it to sweet tea or lemonade. When making… Continue reading Mint Simple Syrup