My a/c broke the other day (in a heatwave, no less) so I had to find alternate ways of keeping cool. I decided to make smoothies! I was digging in the freezer trying to see what fruit I had, and could only find raspberries (which isn’t the usual fruit I use for smoothies) so that’s…
Drinks
Lemon Basil Iced Tea & How My Balcony Garden Grows
It’s hot in Toronto right now, and I’m trying to stay cool. I’m eating all the ice cream, while standing in front of the air conditioning, and still I’m hot. My newly acquired fig tree is happy, but I am just not built for climate change weather; I’m built for fall days and cold snow…
Creamy Vanilla Pineapple Float: A Yummy Way to Beat the Heat!
This summer I have been all about the cold drinks. It’s been steamy hot where I live, and I tend to wilt in the humid heat. If I step outside and my sunglasses fog up in seconds, that’s too humid for me! I like a nice dry heat. So, in order to beat the heat…
Easiest Ever Orange Crush Slushy: A Summertime Treat!
I was on vacation last week, and tried an Apple Cider Slushy for the first time. It. Was. Delicious! And slightly more adult than the classic neon coloured slushies that one finds at the corner store. But there’s a time and a place for everything, including the classic Orange Crush Slushy, so that’s what I’m…
Green Apple & Kale Smoothie: Nutritional Dreams are Made of This
I’ve been dreaming of green apples lately. Crisp, tangy Granny Smith apples, that one bites into with a snap and that lovely sweet and sour taste that makes you pucker up and want to eat more. I’m guessing it’s a pregnancy craving, as at the same time that I’m craving lemonade and green apples, I’m…