Category Archives: Beverages

Vanilla Banana Smoothie

At least once a day either for a meal in itself or a snack between meals, my husband will say, “Babe…can I have one of those smoothies?” I know what this means: this chocolate soy milk, bananas, peanut butter (preferably … Continue reading

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The Top 15 Posts of 2015

To say so long to 2015, here’s a quick roundup of this little blog’s most popular recipes throughout the year!  Thank you all for your continued support of this endeavor. May the new year be filled with new recipes, full … Continue reading

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Green Smoothies

You know those folks who are ALL OVER green smoothies? The ones who tell you how delicious they are, or what a great breakfast or snack they make? I am not one of those people. Up until this recipe, you … Continue reading

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Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

After a week of the flu and nearly a week of semi-recuperation, I finally am feeling better than semi-narcoleptic, achy, and half-dead. It’s fantastic! I’m really not so good at staying still, doing nothing, or making time to just relax. … Continue reading

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Harvest Margaritas

Holiday season is well underway. Thanksgiving came and went. Christmas Eve is tomorrow, followed by Christmas and then the New Year will be here before long. The foods and treats are plentiful, often heavier than other times through the year. … Continue reading

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Lavender Vanilla Bourbon Cocktail

It’s not hard to love lavender, with its sweet scent and beautiful soft purple blossoms. We have a huge more-or-less overgrowing lavender bush in our front yard. In June and early July, it’s bustling with bees and the fragrance is … Continue reading

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Easy Watermelon Margaritas

When it comes to cocktails, increasingly I find myself of the opinion that minimal ingredients provide a better drink. Especially when I am making a drink at home. There was a time in my life where I didn’t think this … Continue reading

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Cocktail Classic: Vodka Gimlet

It’s Friday, which obviously means happy hour is both necessary and probably well earned/needed after the work week. Of course I am a firm believer in happy hour whenever needed or desired, not just Fridays. I am pretty boring when … Continue reading

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All-in-One Breakfast Smoothie

We have discussed this before: my apparent avoidance of early morning hours. (I know it’s bad when I post a photo on my Instagram at almost 11:00AM and the first comment I get is, “Julie you’re up early.” Am I … Continue reading

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A Post-Workout Smoothie

Once upon a time I hated working out.  My husband had a gym membership and encouraged me to go with him after we’d been dating for a while, saying I would surprise myself with how much I enjoyed it. Being … Continue reading

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