I’m obsessed with making smoothies.  I’m actually starting to wear out my blender so I’ve been researching its replacement.  Does anyone have any recommendations? The more that I make smoothies the more that I realize I’m very picky with them.  I don’t like it so thick that I can’t suck it through a straw, but I also don’t like it when it’s too thin so I feel like I’m just drinking flavored milk.  I also don’t like to use ingredients that can turn into mush, like graham crackers or cookies, or ingredients that don’t break down easily like certain berry …

Have you jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon?  You know, the ones with spinach or kale  or wheat grass in them.  I don’t find them appealing…like, at all.  Have you ever thought of a basil smoothie?  Now that’s a green smoothie I’m all over! This gorgeous green drink is full of wonderful sweet lemon and basil flavors. Sweet Basil Smoothie Recipe (1 serving) Ingredients for Lemon Simple Syrup: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Ingredients for Smoothie: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or plain yogurt) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup of ice lemon simple …

If you know me then you know I’m a kind of obsessed with coffee.  I’m also a huge fan of eggnog so it only made sense that I try to combine both loves into one fabulous iced beverage. This is my home made version of Starbucks’ Eggnog Frappuccino.  However, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on it and you don’t need any fancy syrups.  You only need a few simple ingredients to enjoy this holiday twist on a frappuccino. Eggnog Frappuccino Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients: 1 heaping tablespoon instant coffee (I used Nescafe) 1/2 cup water 1 …

“I feel the need”…”the need for speed.”  Can you guess what movie those lines are from?  I love playing this game.     😉  (See below for the answer).  I’m furiously decorating the tree and the house for Christmas.  (Yes, we are one of those who got our tree the weekend before Thanksgiving since it’s so late this year.  Don’t judge us.     😉 )  I needed a little pick-me up.  Coffee to the rescue!  I wanted a coffee with some holiday flair to it, to match my festive mood, more than the standard Cafe Frappe (aka Greek iced coffee). Candy …

Chocolate has two best friends, peanut butter and coffee.  Today, chocolate and coffee are hanging out.     🙂 Starbucks is a fabulous thing for coffee lovers like me and every now and then I’ll treat myself.  Have you ever had their Java Chip Frappuccino?  It’s an iced sweet chocolate coffee drink.  I’ve created a version of it to feel like I’m at my own personal coffee house. Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups ice 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon dry creamer (I used Coffee-Mate, The Original) 1 tablespoon chocolate cocoa mix …