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Danger sodas

posted August 14, 2010 in Women's Health and Lifestyle

This is a warning for pregnant women. Do not try to drink carbonated beverages. Moreover, too often. Can result in babies born prematurely. "This is not a good choice for pregnant women," said Dr. I. Thorhallur Halldórsson from Staten Serum Institut (read full article)

Fresh Lime Sherbet Float

posted August 13, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

Who doesn’t love a fresh lime drink?  Deliciously fresh squeezed limes along with fizzy and bubbly lemon-lime soda can be so refreshing.  Why not make it even better by adding a scoop of lime sherbet?  I go the idea for [...] (read full article)

Fresh Lime Sherbet Float

posted August 13, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

Who doesn’t love a fresh lime drink?  Deliciously fresh squeezed limes along with fizzy and bubbly lemon-lime soda can be so refreshing.  Why not make it even better by adding a scoop of lime sherbet?  I go the idea for [...] (read full article)

Sweet Leaf Tea @ Lollapalooza

posted August 12, 2010 in LookyTasty.com

It was exactly one year ago, at last year’s Lollapalooza, when I found out about Sweet Leaf Tea‘s organic teas and lemonades. I really like their flavors. It’s very great tasting and not super sugary, just lightly sweetened. On top (read full article)

something special for no special reason

posted August 09, 2010 in cooking4carniovres

The carnivore doesn't usually me flowers for things like my birthday or our anniversary. More often than not I get flowers just because. For example, he sent me a bright bouquet while he was in Vegas. It was sweeter because it was unexpected. And the (read full article)

Nothing Beats the Real Goodness of Real Leaf Green Tea

posted August 09, 2010 in Recycle Bin of a Middle Child

With the vast choices of cool beverages in the market nowadays, what are the qualities or benefits that you get from them? How sure are you that you are really getting the benefits that you ought to have from them? Green Tea is said to be one of the (read full article)

Frosty Pimm's Cup Slush

posted August 07, 2010 in First, Make a Roux!

It's Friday. It's hot out. You need a cold, frosty cocktail that doesn't suck. Try a Pimm's Cup Slush. 'Nuff said. Pimm's Cup Slush 4 oz Pimm's No. 1 4 oz lemonade or ginger ale 1 oz fresh orange juice 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz fresh lemon (read full article)

Up To $10 Off Flavia Beverages – Expires Tomorrow [Flavia Deals]

Through tomorrow, August 7th, Flavia is offering up to $10 off your purchase of Flavia Beverages depending on how much you buy. You can get $5 off $50, or $10 off $100. No coupon code is required to take advantage of this offer. Just add the appro (read full article)

Rails to Ales: Cle Elum celebrates beer and community

posted August 06, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Rails to Ales Last month, Vivian and I had the pleasure of attending the third annual Rails to Ales Brewfest in Cle Elum. I have been wanting to check out this brewfest for a couple of years but I have had a difficult time enticing someone to cross t (read full article)

Summer Citrus Drink and giveaway

posted August 06, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

I don’t know why but this Summer I am really into drink recipes.  I guess I really just need my thirst quenched more this season.  I found a recipe over at the Sister Cafe called fresh squeezed lemonade that I [...] (read full article)

Summer Citrus Drink and giveaway

posted August 05, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

I don’t know why but this Summer I am really into drink recipes.  I guess I really just need my thirst quenched more this season.  I found a recipe over at the Sister Cafe called fresh squeezed lemonade that I [...] (read full article)

Skinnygirl Margarita For A Three Hour Chick Finale.

posted August 04, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

A friend brought over Bettheny’s Skinnygirl Margarita for the three hour Bachelorette finale.  Although we’d been into the show throughout the season, we were a little bored at the end.  We’re not really fans of Ali, like Rob (read full article)

How to Buy a Kitchen Blender

posted August 03, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Choose a Blender You Can Use Every DayPoised and elegant on the kitchen counter, glass blenders offer a cold nod to the iciness of winter. The clear pitcher reminds me of a slippery ice sculpture, the kind you see at winter carnivals and elegant cate (read full article)

Homemade Lemonade

posted July 30, 2010 in EcoMeg

Lemonade is one of the only beverages my older son will drink.  He likes the tartness. He prefers one particular brand.  This past week, the store was sold out of it so I offered to make... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

Friday Follies: Gifts for the Fun-Loving Foodie in Your Life

posted July 30, 2010 in The Chile Underground

Gag gifts are supposed to be fun. Okay, so maybe some of them also make you gag a bit. Loosen up! It’s all in good fun. (I almost said good, clean fun. Not always, as you’ll see.) Kotula’s advertises as “The Guys With the Goo (read full article)

$40 to Wine, Dine and Cure Breast Cancer?

posted July 27, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Melon Felons presents Pink with a Purpose, a fund raiser for their Susan G Komen 3-day for a Cure team. Pink with a Purpose is a fun and feast filled event on August 1 at Italianissimio.  The Italianissimio restaurant will be closed on Sunday so th (read full article)

High Tea Time For Mini Sophisticates: Good Day To All.

posted July 26, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

We didn’t get the details on this mini-table set for Tea (sorry), but it’s a winner in the Floral Arts Competition at the Orange County Fair.  We think it’s absolutely adorable.  Good day! (read full article)

Pineapple Limeade

posted July 24, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

Let me just say that you are going to LOVE this simple Summer drink.  I adapted it from a recipe I found in my Betty Crocker It’s Summer issue.  The pineapple and lime are the perfect balance of tart and [...] (read full article)

Pineapple Limeade

posted July 24, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

Let me just say that you are going to LOVE this simple Summer drink.  I adapted it from a recipe I found in my Betty Crocker It’s Summer issue.  The pineapple and lime are the perfect balance of tart and [...] (read full article)

Friday Follies: Making a Clean Breast of a Drinking Problem

posted July 24, 2010 in The Chile Underground

It’s amazing how the Internet can distract you these days. With my wife’s birthday only a couple weeks away, I began to search for the ideal gift. Before you know it, I’m looking at bar & wine tools. And what comes up on the fi (read full article)

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