Apple Tea
Ginger Tea
Marmalade Tea
Cold winter nights provide a great opportunity for warming up with tea, especially since this hot beverage offers antioxidants and possibly helps reduce your risk of heart attacks and stroke. Whenever you decide to make tea for yourself, brew another cup and share the potential health benefits with someone else.
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Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Lemony Fruit Salad
Lemon Bread
Lemons may seem like little more than tangy fruit, but if you add some sweetness you get something really special. Since lemons are at peak of their season, try squeezing some of their flavor into your Mother’s Day brunch.
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Old-Fashioned Lemonade
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
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Most people think that watermelon makes a great treat alone or with a sprinkle of salt or sugar. But watermelon also is a versatile fruit perfect for most parts of any meal, from beverages to dessert. And because it is 92% water, it can help hydrate you as well as take away the craving for [...]
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When you can’t decide whether to celebrate Mother’s Day with a nice breakfast or big lunch, choose some of Mom’s favorite foods from those meals and combine them into a relaxing brunch.
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Mocha Coffee
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Pour hot coffee into a mug. [...]
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While champagne enthusiasts might believe that bubbly beverage is best served untouched, there are some times when using champagne as an ingredient turns an average drink or dish into something more special.
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This drink traditionally is served in a champagne flute. For a nonalcoholic version, substitute lemon-lime soda for the champagne.
Mimosa
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It’s fun to shop for candy wrapped in Halloween colors and designs, but sometimes these store-bought sweets get more attention than traditional treats. But tradition treats still are a wonderful addition to any party or Halloween celebration.
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Caramel Apples
6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 14-ounce package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
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As the weather gets warmer and warmer, enjoying a steaming hot mug of coffee or tea can become less and less appealing. Fortunately, the iced versions of these drinks are just as tasty, and even more refreshing in hot weather.
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Lemonade Iced Tea
6 black tea bags
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 gallon boiling water
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Blueberries have a lot of antioxidants that may make them guard against a variety of diseases and ailments and also may help reduce your risk for some forms of cancer. Whether you eat fresh, frozen, or dried blueberries you will enjoy these benefits. Soymilk also may be beneficial to your health but some people shy [...]
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Some people love eggnog and some people hate it, but there are others who fear it. Traditional eggnog is made with raw eggs, so it isn’t surprising that some people are afraid of food-borne illnesses. But store-bought eggnog usually is pasteurized, which makes it safe. Using pasteurized eggnog alone or as an ingredient in a [...]
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Warm weather brings with it a unique set of cravings, often including a desire for milkshakes. While it’s fun to order milkshakes at a restaurant, it’s even more fun to make them at home. And since commercially made milkshakes often start with a base instead of real ice cream, you might even prefer the flavor [...]
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