Beverages
Here are my articles about beverages.
Rose Hip & Hybiscus Tea Are you tired of spending $5.00 for a mocha frappuccino? I am, so what I do is use vanilla or chocolate ice cream, Hershey chocolate syrup, milk and instant and cold brewed coffee and I top it up with Land O'Lakes light whipped cream and I still come off lighter in the calorie intake and they taste just as good. You can even add your own Ghirardelli 60% cocoa content chocolate chips - and have your antiox... [more]
About 18 years ago, my husband won a trip to a spa in Miami, Fla. It was great to be pampered and eat wonderful meals prepared by chefs trained in nutrition. We learned a lot from the nutritionist who consulted all the guests, she gave us wonderful tips about healthy eating and even about healthy desserts. One of these tips was the beverage we were served with our meals: Rose Hip and Hybiscus flower tea. She told us that t... [more]
Coffee the delicious brew
If you have to have your cup of coffee to start your day, welcome to coffee lovers post.
I usually start my day with at least two cups of the brew and for that reason I buy the lite or half caffeinated type and my two favourite brands are Folgers 1/2 Caff, and Maxwell House 1/2 caff, they both have this great taste I have not found elsewhe... [more]
Mixed Berries Smoothie
MIXED BERRIES SMOOTHIE
There is nothing more refreshing than a natural, fresh or frozen berry smoothie. You can use your own sweetener and it will not have any preservatives of any kind, just your home made goodness. I like to use frozen fruit because that way I do not use ice cubes which can dilute the fruit taste, and if the smoothie comes ... [more]
Banana Smoothie
BANANA SMOOTHIE
Sometimes when you need a pick me up in the middle of the afternoon or whenever, a banana smoothie is just what I make for my family. Bananas tend to ripen very fast, so as soon as I see the peel get freckles, I take the peel off and put them in a freezer bag. That way, I can make delicious banana smoothies that provide potassium and a hea... [more]
Homebucks vs. Starbucks