Beverage

  • Immunity Shots!

    At the first sign of any sniffles, it’s mid January after all, make these Immunity Shots! You only need to look at the color of these immunity shots to know they’re going to do you good! I was just beginning to feel I had got away without succumbing to a winter cold until I woke […]

  • Holiday Cocktail or Mocktail with Pomegranate and Rosemary

    Ohh you need to settle in and get comfy for a couple of glasses of this Holiday Cocktail or Mocktail with Pomegranate and Rosemary. This is the simplest punch to make, no syrups needed, just a few ingredients mixed together and hey presto you have happiness in a punch bowl. I used Gin and Cointreau […]

  • Green Detox Smoothie

    This Green Detox Smoothie is outrageously good for you and tastes as wonderful as it looks. Sadly I’m not one of those people who can choke down something just because it’s “good for me.” No, it has to look wonderful and taste wonderful otherwise it just isn’t happening. Happily that’s not hard to achieve. Nature’s […]

  • Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

    It’s the most glorious Fall day here in the Hudson Valley, blue skies, a gentle breeze and leaves just beginning to turn golden. Naturally one’s thoughts turn to pumpkins! This Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte is a deliciously comforting tea, very slightly sweet and lightly spiced, it’s like being wrapped up in a cozy blanket. I […]

  • Summertime Smoothie

    The dilemma of what to have for your summer breakfast is solved. Try this smoothie. It tastes like summer in a glass, in fact it tastes even better, more like the Topics in a glass. Here’s the line up, mango, pineapple, banana, orange juice, coconut yogurt and milk, turmeric. Heavenly, plus it takes approximately 3 […]