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Sparkling Limeade

Sparkling Limeade

July 7, 2016 by pamflo

  Zesty and fresh, this minty limeade is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer afternoon. A simple syrup is made using equal parts water and sugar. You’ll heat the ingredients on the stove-top just until the sugar dissolves. A simple syrup can be made up to a couple of weeks ahead and stored in the refrigerator. With an herb-based simple syrup, store it for up to one week. Consider using your syrup as a sweeter for ice tea, lemonade, fruit drinks or cocktails. […]

Categories: Beverages • Tags: Boil, Stir

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Almond Joy Mise

Almond Joy Smoothie

March 10, 2016 by pamflo

  “Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. Almond Joy’s got nuts, Mounds don’t”! That’s the Hershey’s jingle from the 1970’s. The Almond Joy candy bar, an American classic, is a fantastic combination of almonds, coconut and chocolate. This smoothie recipe is a fusion of these flavors in a delicious and healthy beverage. 12 ounces coconut milk (I use the unsweetened, full-fat Native Forest brand) Option: The serving size of this full-fat coconut milk is 1/3 cup (about 3-4 ounces). Feel free […]

Categories: Beverages, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, Lunch Ideas, Smoothies/Shakes, Vegetarian • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, Whiz

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Blueberry Shrub

Blueberry Shrub

September 10, 2015 by pamflo

A shrub, isn’t that a tree? Indeed it is, but it’s also a “drinking” vinegar. A shrub dates back to Colonial America, when it was a very popular drink and a way to preserve fruit prior to the invention of refrigeration. A shrub is a syrup that combines fruit, sugar and vinegar, and can be added to sparkling water to make a homemade soda, or added to alcohol to make an easy cocktail. Berries, peaches, pineapple and plums work well. The sweetness can […]

Categories: Beverages, Dairy Free, Gluten Free • Tags: Dairy Free, Ferment, Gluten Free, Shake, Strain

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Cold Press Coffee

Cold Press Iced Coffee

July 9, 2015 by pamflo

This is not your traditional heat brew coffee, but it’s cold water that brings out the java flavor! Cold press coffee is all the rage, and I wanted to figure out why? I made a pitcher of fresh coffee with coarsely ground beans from my local farmer’s market. I noticed that the chilled water steeping process brings forth a bolder flavor, than coffee made with hot water. It’s the perfect cup of iced coffee, no bitterness with a hint of a sweet, smooth flavor. 3 […]

Categories: Beverages, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, No Cooking, Steep

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Paleo Hot Chocolate

Vanilla Bean Hot Chocolate

February 12, 2015 by pamflo

73! That might be the average temperature in Florida at this time of year, but it’s also the amount of snow (in inches) that Boston received in the last 3 weeks. The first thing that comes to mind on these chilly, snowy days, is a luscious, creamy cup of hot chocolate. This recipe happens to be dairy-free and absolutely delicious! 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 can coconut milk (I like the Native Forest Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk) 1 vanilla […]

Categories: Beverages, Chocolate/Candy, Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Paleo • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Simmer

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Ginger Lemon Iced Tea

Ginger Lemon Iced Tea

July 31, 2014 by pamflo

One of my favorite summertime drinks is an Arnold Palmer, a drink with half lemonade and half iced tea. It’s usually made with freshly brewed black tea (works well with green tea too), lemonade and lots of ice. I decided to make my own version of this drink. This ginger lemon tea is twice as good as my Arnold Palmer! The spiciness of the ginger is offset by the tartness of the lemon, and then sweetened by either maple syrup or agave. […]

Categories: Beverages, Dairy Free, Gluten Free • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Simmer, Whiz

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