Update and Redux: C – This horchata was one of my favorite recipes of the last year. It was easy and really delicious. I drank most of it by myself. It’s really simple to make. I don’t have to go to a Mexican restaurant to get my fix. C – … Continue reading
Category Archives: Drinks
Summer Fruit Week 2016: Peach Lemonade
Update and Redux: C – Since I can’t find any of my husband’s favorite peach lemonade in stores, I will have to make it myself. I think it’s better this way anyway. I can control the amount of sugar and flavor. Plus it’s super easy especially with all the stone … Continue reading
Strawberry Week 2016: Strawberry, Lemon and Chocolate Mint Infused Water
C – Chocolate mint is like a weed for us here at the Be Mindful. Be Human. Kitchen. I don’t know what to do with the stuff. It grows and grows. We make mint ice cream with it. Not much else. We’ve had to throw the clippings away a few … Continue reading
Potluck Week 2016: Thyme Lemonade
Update and Redux: J – A couple of times, one of our recipes has “saved the day.” This was one of them. We were making the drink for posting … at the same time, I was assembling a less-than-simple piece of furniture. It was hot. I was drenched. Going downhill … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo Week 2016: Horchata
C – I like my Mexican food spicy. Sometimes, a little too spicy. It usually burns my mouth. I usually blow out my taste buds. Water usually makes it worse. I don’t like drinking milk to make the heat subside. There is one drink that I love and it’s a … Continue reading
Clean Out The Freezer Week 2016: Salted Vanilla Milkshake
C – I’ve always wanted to try making a milkshake with the ice cream we make. If you’ve never tried making homemade ice cream … especially the one we make … you have to. Put it on your bucket list. You may never look at store bought ice cream again. … Continue reading
Green Tea Week 2016: Matcha Green Tea Milkshake
C – What you don’t know won’t hurt you. Right? Well, I found out what goes into one of those coffee shop iced Matcha tea milkshakes that I love. It hurts to know. Why was I so curious? Now, I have to reconsider what I order when I go there. … Continue reading
Cuban Week 2016: Cuban Papaya Milkshake
C – Get ready for the dreamiest milkshake you could ever feast your eyes on. I was surprised and delighted to see a really familiar recipe in Cuban cuisine. This Cuban milkshake is very similar to the ones I find in some Asian Boba tea/smoothie shops. And, yes, they both … Continue reading
Valentine’s Week 2016: Strawberry Cranberry Smoothie
C – Love isn’t always sweet. This smoothie is just that reminder. Especially on Valentine’s Day. Love is sweet, but know it has to be balanced with a bit of tart to keep it worth having. Love has it’s ups and downs. You just have to be patient and practical. … Continue reading
Healthy Week 2015: Beets Carrot Apple Ginger Juice
Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite juices when I want to be on a healthy kick. It’s sweet spicy and you really feel amazing after you drink it. Bring out the juicer and make this one. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. C … Continue reading