A lassi is a yogurt drink popular in India. It is basically the Indian version of a smoothie. Ingredients 1 c Yogurt 1 c frozen Mango cubes 1 c water Combine ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth
Tangerine Juice Drinks
Tangerine Juice I acquired two bags of Cuties tangerines for Christmas. Although I like tangerines, this is too many to eat before they go bad, so I decided to juice them. One whole bag made just 2 cups of fresh squeezed tangerine juice. The juice was thick, delicious, and sweet. Although it was tempting to […]
Cherry Smoothie
For best results, use a high powered emulsifying blender such as a Blendtec or Vitamix. You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less water. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 frozen banana 1 c frozen cherries 1/2 c plain yogurt 1 c fresh spinach Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend using the “juice” […]
Chocolate Strawberry Banana Breakfast Pr...
Sometimes eating breakfast just doesn’t seem appealing. By the time I am hungry, it will mess up my whole eating schedule if I have a full meal. A quick protein shake is the perfect solution. It is a much better choice than a bag of chips anyway. This shake uses protein powder purchased from […]
Pineapple Strawberry Italian-Style Soda
This refreshing Italian soda is like a light milkshake. The amount of each ingredient depends on the size of the glass and if you use ice. If you use cream, I recommend drinking with a straw because the cream will separate if you are a slow drinker. Ingredients: ½ c 100% Pineapple juice 1-2 T […]
Easy Homemade Iced Caramel Macchiato
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. I usually don’t go for the super-sweet coffee drinks because coffee houses make them so sweet, it hurts my teeth. Making liquid treats at home is the best option because I can add as much or as little sweetness as I prefer. My morning cup of coffee is usually […]
Water
My sister and I had a texting conversation about chronic dehydration. Considering humans are supposed to drink half our body weight (lbs.) in ounces of water per day, most people are dehydrated, including myself. For example, a 200-lb person should drink 100-oz of water per day; that is 12.5-8oz glasses of water per day. This […]