Monthly Archives: July 2022

Virgin Strawberry Lavender Daiquiri

Today is National Daiquiri Day! This drink is associated with sunshine, the beach, and everything summer has to offer. A super simple drink that is rum based with citrus (usually lime) and sugar. And who doesn’t love a refreshing strawberry … Continue reading

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #376

“Summer time – and the living is easy…” A great song that really says summer – slow and easy. And when the days are slow and easy, you need something easy to cook for dinner. Any ideas? Share them here … Continue reading

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Avocado and Melon Salad

I found this absolutely beautiful Arava melon. This green fleshed melon is dense and sweet like a cantaloupe and juice like a honeydew. Since there are only two of us, I needed to figure out something to do with half … Continue reading

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Virgin Mojito – National Mojito Day

InIt’ National Mojito Day. This delicious lime, mint, rum and sweetness is ranked the country’s favorite summer drink. But what if you don’t want the alcohol? Well fear not!! You can make it just as delicious without the booze! The … Continue reading

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Simple Syrup – Make Any Flavor

So many recipes call for simple syrup – lemonade, iced tea – to note just a couple. You can buy them in most liquor stores, but they don’t have all the great flavors you might want to use – like … Continue reading

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