Summer is not over yet or maybe I just don’t want it to be over. I really am going to miss the all the blueberries, strawberries, peaches, nectarines and cherries. Oh and I didn’t forget about the grapes; all those sweet and juicy raisins I made this year (I should do a video soon). …
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Fresh Strawberry Water (Agua Fresca)
With all this heat that has swept the nation, I really think it’s time to talk about the importance of staying hydrated! This year has been pretty cool for June (temps are in the low 100’s) so I am going through 1.5 gallon of water a day. I know it’s a bit much but drinking…
Kombucha DIY
Today begins the first session in how to make your own kombucha by growing a scoby. If you are new to the kombucha klub and have no clue what I am talking about! Check out my post on how I reduce my cravings for soda by drinking kombucha. If you have never had kombucha, I…
Blackberry Limeade
I wonder if it’s me or is everyone getting ready for fall a little too quickly; summer doesn’t “technically” end until September 21st but it seems everyone is already in the spirit. Stores have already got the Halloween decorations and candy out, everyone is on pintrest pinning everything apples and pumpkins. I am wondering where they…
Cucumber Limeade
Summer ain’t over! Oh no it ain’t over (in my singing voice)! I decided that I would start asking myself if I am a person who loves to cook or an artist with a love of food! I have been watching some of my favorite chefs one being Pino Luongo and he makes me fall…
Frozen Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca
Ever since I was a child living in Los Angles; summer was a time when agua fresca was a hot commodity. There are stands on every corner where you could find a little abuela selling agua fresca and fresh fruit all for five bucks. I guess that is more of an urban thing; seeing stands…
Strawberry Blueberry Lemonade Slushie
When heat meets moisture you will find it hard to breathe and end up getting vertigo, it is the worse feeling everything is spinning around you, even when you close your eyes! You can barely stand, if you are not careful you will end up falling or tripping over something. I have had it once…