beverages

Chicken, Mango and Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Wine Review

April 15, 2013
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Recently I was asked to review some wines, courtesy of The Wine Bar.   I know what you’re thinking. Tough job, but someone has to do it.  I  picked out three wines to try. Usually I prefer white wine over red wine as I like fruity and light wines. My husband prefers a more full [...]

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Fresh Strawberry Mojitos

September 21, 2012

It’s Friday! Who needs a cocktail? Now before you start drinking the hard cider and winter sangria, let’s give summer a proper goodbye. The weather is so beautiful in NJ that it is still perfect to have a cocktail on the patio.  And these strawberry mojitos are just what the doctor ordered. I am dreaming [...]

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Strawberry Mango Smoothie

June 11, 2012

Ahhh, it’s June and my whole family constantly craves the coveted smoothie. There are so many ways to make them but this morning I went with a strawberry and mango combination. I added some Greek yogurt for protein and a touch of honey for extra sweetness.  It makes a great breakfast in a cup. This [...]

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Purple Antioxidant Smoothie and NEWS!

March 20, 2012

Life has had it’s ups and downs lately. I think this is just typical for everyone especially when you have children.  I try to take the good with the bad but like every other mom, sometimes my plate can be very full. Yesterday, I had to take my son to the emergency room and I [...]

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Tropical Banana Smoothie

January 7, 2012

I know it’s the middle of winter but it was 60 degrees in NJ today.  This warranted the kids playing outside in shorts. ( In our house, shorts weather is anything over 50 degrees.)  We had plenty of warm sunshine so I thought making a tropical smoothie was appropriate. I took my drink out on the [...]

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Spicy Bloody Mary Shrimp Shots

December 31, 2011

Appetizers are always my favorite part of a meal. In fact, tonight’s dinner celebration will be all appetizers. Really, who doesn’t love finger food?  I also love Bloody Marys. They are my favorite brunch drink. I don’t mind drinking them at any time of the day or night, especially if I am eating seafood. So I put my fondness of appetizers, [...]

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