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Make Your Own Shamrock Shake

In Beverages On February 27, 2013 0 Comments

What the heck happened to my Shamrock Shake?? Last I knew they were wonderful thick minty milk shakes that looked something like this . . .   When… Read More »

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Holiday Treats: Crockpot Mulled Wine

In Beverages On December 16, 2012 2 Comments

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. That seemed rather true to me the other night when I made a lovely batch of warm mulled wine in… Read More »

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Make Your Own Wendy’s Frosty – The Lazy Way!

In Beverages On October 2, 2012 0 Comments

A few weeks ago I read with interest this article on the Yahoo home page about how to make a homemade version of a Wendy’s Frosty.  I read… Read More »

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How to Make Homemade Amaretto – Plus a Bonus Cocktail Recipe

In Beverages On May 27, 2012 1 Comment

My mother used to have a saying for folks who had expensive taste in things they really couldn’t afford. She used to say they had “champagne taste and… Read More »

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix: Updating My Old Recipe

In Beverages On January 13, 2012 1 Comment

When I was a newlywed I received a recipe for a homemade hot chocolate mix at a Tupperware Party. I made the recipe several times, especially when my… Read More »

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My Two Favorite Juicer Blends

In Beverages On November 13, 2011 2 Comments

In the last post we looked at what it’s really like to use a juicer.  Juicers are a great way to make your own healthy and natural fruit juice… Read More »

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What It’s Really Like To Use A Juicer

In Beverages On November 9, 2011 3 Comments

Have you seen the infomercials on television for juicers?  The fruit goes in and the juice comes out just like magic!  And then the infomercial is over.  Here’s… Read More »

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How To Make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

In Beverages On August 15, 2011 1 Comment

A few weeks ago I did a post on making Thrifty Homemade Frappucinos with frozen coffee ice cubes.  A reader (thanks Mari!) left me a comment asking “Have… Read More »

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Infused Water

In Beverages On July 29, 2011 7 Comments

Are you drinking your 8 glasses of water a day?  Or are you like me, always hoping you’ll drink more water but never quite living up to your… Read More »

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Agave Lemonade Recipe

In Beverages On July 25, 2011 6 Comments

A tall cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day is one of life’s little pleasures that can’t be beat.  Lemonade just has a more refreshing quality to it… Read More »