Savory Sweet Life – Easy Recipes from an Everyday Home Cook
Easy Everyday Recipes from an Everyday Home Cook
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This week I’m participating in the United Way Hunger Action Week. I made myself this Orange Julius inspired smoothie modified to what I had on hand with only a few ingredients for lunch. Smoothies make a great snack or meal replacement and can be made in just a few minutes. The nice thing about smoothies is this.. when you blend drinks with ice the volume of the liquids expands so your drink lasts longer. [click to continue…]
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Here is a simple yet fun drink to ring in the New Year – Champagne Cocktail made with Absolut Pear Vodka, champagne, and fresh cranberries. My older sister (Joyce) has been sharing with me how much she loves this drink and if she loves it, chances are you will too! If you are looking for an easy cocktail to serve at your New Year’s Eve party.. this is it! [click to continue…]
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I have a confession -I’ve been drinking Eggnog lattes from home for a few weeks now. But being that today is Black Friday, the Christmas Holiday season has officially begun! Now I can share my favorite drink with you without shame. I love eggnog lattes but they can be quite expensive at Starbucks and elsewhere. Instead I prefer to make mine at home for a fraction of the cost. Although technically you need shots of espresso for the drink to be considered a “latte”, you can still make a faux latte by using super concentrated coffee (or instant coffee packs like Starbucks VIA). [click to continue…]
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True story – Last year I fell crazy in love with Starbucks Signature Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Each day I would drink 2 of these bad boys as a treat to myself. My son was only 6 months old back then and I would have the baristas pour double shots of espresso into my drink. It was my guilty pleasure except I would call it more like therapy. And if you’re a mom reading this – thank you for understanding what I mean when I say “therapy”. [click to continue…]
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Fall is in full swing in Seattle and in our household. Last night we put a few logs in our wood stove and made a batch of our favorite spiced hot apple cider. I love this recipe because its simple to make yet so good to drink. And for a grown up version, I poured a shot of spiced rum into my husband’s glass which really made for a a delightful warm Fall type cocktail. [click to continue…]
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