Does anyone have a favorite recipe they use to whip up a homemade beverage? I just discovered the wonder of Cordial’s. I made raspberry mint last night. To make about a quart You’ll need: 1 cup sugar 2 cups fresh raspberries 1 1/2 cup water Handful fresh mint leaves Small sause pan Strainer for seeds

1.) Combine sugar and water to a boil. Be sure to continuously whisk it so that you do not burn the sugar. 2.) Squeeze raspberries so that they are a pulp and and add the mint leaves. Boil for about 20 mins or until everything is mostly dissolved. 3.) Strain the seeds. Now you can bottle and store for about 2 weeks.

I used this to make raspberry mojitos. You can also add it to lemonade or a variety of other things.

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Thanks!

Jefferson, Georgia

I maserated some fresh raspberries for lemonade for the kids the other day. It was goooood….must admit that it needed some vodka or tequila or something grown up-ish!

where it is hot and cold in the same season!,

Nice health eating suggestions and i always prefer to use the food like it. The healthy diet can make you look and grow better all the time. Thanks for such kind of precious diet and eating suggestions.

Thank you so much for the recipe! Raspberries are just coming into season, but this year has been insane with blueberries. So, I subbed out the raspberries for blueberries, and subbed out the mint for a half peeled root of ginger. It’s blowing my mind!

Manchester, New Hampshire

Ohhh… the ginger root sounds good. I wonder how it would be with blackberries.

Jefferson, Georgia

Blackberry season is in a few weeks :)

Manchester, New Hampshire

I made a recipe called “date roll” or “snowball”. With equal parts mejool dates ( which grow in clusters on a palm tree: didn’t know this until I just looked it up to double check the spelling!) raw almonds, raisins, coconut. Process for a while until its smooth. I think I added a very small amount of water. Roll in coconut if you like. I chose to eat by the spoonful! Protien, fiber, vitamins and minerals…a fun snack!

where it is hot and cold in the same season!,

Is that where dates come from? I always thought they were a type of fig or something… learn something new every day, I suppose! I love dates, but am allergic to almonds. Do you think it would turn out alright with pumpkin or sunflower seeds?

Manchester, New Hampshire

D, I think you could def swap out the almonds! I’d be interested hearing what you try. I know this post was originally for drinks, but I want to share this too: yesterday we had a bday party for our dog and wanted to make a dog friendly and yummy for humans too. So we made a Peanutbutter Carrot Carob Cake that came out great! Delicious, moist, healthy and super easy to make! Preheat oven to 350 1 c ap flour 1 tsp baking powder Mix together in a bowl…add 1/4 c PB any style 1 cup shredded carrots 1 egg 1/4 c oil 1/3 c honey 1 tsp vanilla 1 c carob chips (this was my personal addition) Pour into a greased 8” cake pan and bake for 30 min. Cool and enjoy

where it is hot and cold in the same season!,

D, I think you could def swap out the almonds! I’d be interested hearing what you try. I know this post was originally for drinks, but I want to share this too: yesterday we had a bday party for our dog and wanted to make a dog friendly and yummy for humans too. So we made a Peanutbutter Carrot Carob Cake that came out great! Delicious, moist, healthy and super easy to make! Preheat oven to 350 1 c ap flour 1 tsp baking powder Mix together in a bowl…add 1/4 c PB any style 1 cup shredded carrots 1 egg 1/4 c oil 1/3 c honey both tsp vanilla 1 c carob chips (this was my personal addition) Pour into a greased 8” cake pan and bake for 30 min. Cool and enjoy

Awe Beka that is so.cute! Sounds yummy too. Cant wait to try it.

Altamonte Springs, Florida