Monday, August 24, 2009
Basil Vodka Lemonade
We made this down at the beach in Pawley's Island and it was simply delicious.
Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup water
3/4 cups sugar (I use Xylosweet brand of Xylitol - natural, nonsugar sweetner made from birch trees)
1 bunch Fresh Basil leaves
Lemonade:
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8-9 lemons)
1 cup Premium Vodka
1 cup ice
1 cup + 1 tablespoon basil syrup
Lemon wedges, for garnish
To make Syrup: In a small saucepan, over med-high heat, cook sugar and water, stirring well, until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat & add basil leaves, let steep until cool. Meanwhile, add fresh lemon juice, water, vodka, ice cubes and cooled basil syrup to pitcher and stir well. Serve over ice in highball glasses with lemon wedge for garnish.
Tip: If premixing, don't add ice until ready to serve, so it doesn't water down the mixture. Freeze some lemonade (minus vodka) in ice cube trays and serve with the drink for an even tangier concoction.
Recipe found in Charlotte Home and Garden Magazine - Gourmet on the Go
Food & Mood Solutions * B-Vitamins
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When you need a little boost for:
Take a B's Everybody!
Today's Salad ... Romaine w/ toasted Almonds, Gouda & Mandarin Oranges
sliced Almonds (you can purchase these already sliced)
block of Gouda cheese
small can mandarin oranges
Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing
So Easy!
Cut Romaine lettuce into small pieces (leaving top green leafy part to the side)
Slice Gouda cheese into 1/2 inch chunks
Place almond slices in toaster over tray - toast until lightly brown
Drain mandarin oranges over sink
Place all contents into large salad bowl
Toss and Top with Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing
Healthy, Sweet and Simply Delicious!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Rasberry Banana Smoothie
3/4 cup fresh rasberries
2 packets stevia
3/4 cup 1% low fat milk (almond milk, soy milk)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract