If you happen to have a bounty of fresh berries around, this is a great late Summer drink – and you can put it up to use through the cold winter months. 2.5 lbs fresh, ripe berries – about 6 pints. Use a mix of fruits for the best flavor. 2 cups water 1.5 – [...]

If you have read the Dragonriders of Pern books, you understand the reference to Klah, otherwise it is simply a spiced chocolate coffee. Combine the following: 2 Tbsp sweet ground chocolate 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder 3/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tsp. dark instant coffee crystals, ground into a fine powder pinch of nutmeg Use 2-4 [...]

Smoothies, yes, but green? Why, Jennifer, why? Because they are good… and good for you! And I can’t think of a better way to camouflage some of the green leafy veggies that my kids don’t particularly *like* to eat. The basics: frozen fruit yogurt kefir 100% juice (I like kagome’s juices) mixed baby greens – [...]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you need to make sure it’s a good one! The kids are heading back to school next week, so we are enjoying the last few days of having “weekend breakfast” during the week, and today was no exception! I came across a recipe for Mayan [...]

This is one of our favorite summertime beverages – it’s cool and refreshing and tastes great! This recipe makes a concentrate – it’s a bit too much straight. Just add it to a half glass of ice water to make a delicious, cool Summer treat. Check out the add-ins at the bottom for some great [...]

What Your Latte Says About You You are interested in only pure and simple pleasures. You don’t like to pollute your body or mind. You can be quite silly at times, but you know when to buckle down and be serious. You have a good deal of energy, but you pace yourself. You never burn [...]

If you are having a small get together – a dinner party, a gathering of friends, game night, whatever – these are a wonderful way to end the evening. The ingredients list is small, and they only take a few minutes! This recipe is per cup double shot espresso OR 3 oz. brewed coffee – [...]

Did you know having a glass of red wine a day is a healthy part of your diet regimen? Do you also know what wines compliment foods best? If not, here are some tips and suggestions on a wine for every meal. Traditionally, red wine can be used for poultry; beef; veal; ham; pasta; lamb; [...]