Mirassou and Eating Good

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Five Recipes Using Little Black Dress Wine

Little Black Dress Wine and five recipes to serve at parties, with just the two of you, or even at the next barbecue!
LBD Wines Cabernet Cocktail

2 oz Little Black Dress Cabernet
½ oz Tuaca
½ oz Amaretto
3 oz Sprite

In a shaker filled with ice, add ingredients, roll to mix, transfer to serving glass
LBD Wines Couture-tini

3… [Continue Reading]

Stay Cool this Summer with a Chiquita Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to cool off this Summer.  My son makes every possible kind out there so you can imagine how delighted he was when a cooler full of Chiquita Smoothie mixes arrived!  There were four flavors; Peach Mango, Mixed Berry, Banana Colada, and Strawberry Banana.  We tried the Peach Mango first because… [Continue Reading]

Coffee Lovers Unite

There are few things we need in life to survive…food, water and coffee.  Where would we be without that morning cup of joe?  It gets me started in the day, keeps me running past that late after noon slump, and helps me burn the midnight blog-oil.  One of the few accepted addictions, I proudly believe… [Continue Reading]

Sweet Chocolate Soup with Froth

Hi, I’m Lisa from Stop and Smell the Chocolates. I’m a married mom of one amusing son and I love chocolate! Take a little chocolate break during your stressful day – come by and you might find a yummy recipe, a funny story, a cup of tea, a household tip, a lovely picture,… [Continue Reading]

The Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Because I’m trying to lose weight, I’m really watching what I eat.  Every morning I wake up and decide what to eat.  I usually go for oatmeal, a healthy cereal or have a smoothie. Today is smoothie day!  My two favorite fruits, strawberries & bananas, in a drink!  And to make sure I’m getting a… [Continue Reading]

Homemade Snow Ice Cream

Guest post from Kids’ Cattle Blog sharing their love from homemade snow ice cream!  Here fella there makes it look awful good!!  Thanks for sharing with us!
It doesn’t get any easier than this guys!  Enjoy if you have snow.  We’ll be in the 80’s here today so no chance of this stuff right now for… [Continue Reading]

Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper Ice Cream Float

What?  I don’t fancy coke or root beer. But I LOVE me some Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper!  Happy Weekend!  And don’t forget, Sunday is Grandparent’s Day!!

Under a Blue Moon Smoothie

Just had the chance to try some Organic Milk by Borden and it was GREAT!  I admit, I was skeered to try organic milk but I thought it tasted great and the kids thought it was much better than regular milk.  Absolutely loved the bottle as well.  It took up less room and was very… [Continue Reading]

Peachy Iced Tea Sangria

This is a healthy drink that is great for anytime of the year but Summer especially.  Peach Iced Tea?..YUMMY:)
INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 qt. (5 cups) cold water
1 cup orange juice
1 tub Crystal Light Peach Flavor Low Calorie Iced Tea Mix
2 peaches, sliced
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries

PREPARATION:
Stir water and juice into tea mix in large pitcher until mix… [Continue Reading]

Slush Punch

Hmmmmm, good!  You can’t beat slush punch:)  Super easy to make and VERY GOOD!!!
INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups white sugar
6 cups water
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 quart orange juice
2 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, and strawberry flavored… [Continue Reading]

Revolution Tea 3D

Revolution Tea in 3D in Pomegranite flavor is sooo good! 
My boys always ask me for those energy drinks and I AlWAYS say no.  That just can’t seem to grasp the fact they are young and healthy and already full of energy!  I have found something they can have as a substitute.
I came across an excellent… [Continue Reading]

Cool Banana Shake

With some warm weather around the corner, I thought I would share a cool treat! 
INGREDIENTS:

2 bananas, sliced
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1 (14ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups crushed ice

DIRECTIONS:
In blender, combine bananas, lemon juice, water, and milk.  Blend 1 minute, then add ice and blend till smooth.  Makes around 3-4 servings! HMMMMM, GOOD!