How I Came to Make Lemon Vodka
My good friend, Mark, asked me over the Summer if I would steep a batch on Limoncello. I had never tasted it but remembered that scene from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun when Diane Lane drinks it with her new Italian friend on the beach. Limoncello is a lemon liqueur that is served well chilled. It is meant to cleanse the palate after dinner or served as an after dinner drink. It is to be... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Homemade Sangria
This simple homemade sangria recipe ROCKS!!! Of all the sangria recipes I have tasted, this one is the BEST. I believe the choice of red wine had a lot to do with it. Since we are all different in our preferences to tastes, let me just say, use a sweet red that you enjoy already. Even if you're not a sweet red wine drinker, then get as close as sweet as you wish to get. Since we're Texans,... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Refreshing Watermelon Water
The original recipe comes out of the July 2009 issue of Southern Living, page 16. I found a yellow watermelon from a local grower and decided to give the recipe a spin around the block. I'll tell you right now. It was surprisingly refreshing, not sweet at all. It was super easy to bring together. However, you have to LOVE watermelon to really enjoy a pitcher of it. Don't be fooled by the... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Kelsey Kream Soda Recipe
From one of Simple Daily Recipes' youngest readers - Kelsey shared her cream soda recipe with us. This one is a Winner with my kids and the kids in our hood. Ingredients: 3/4 cup of Big K Cream Soda 1 Cup of orange juice 1 Cup of ice Simple Directions: 1. Place ice in cup 2. pour cream soda in cup with ice 3. pour in the orange juice 4.stir (not to violently!) 5. ENJOY PEACEFULLY!!! Read More →
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Peach Smoothies
With all the sweet Texas Peaches coming into season, I helped myself to a few frozen peach smoothies. THERE'S NOTHING TO IT 6 ripe peaches 1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juice or water Peel peaches and cut into 1 inch pieces. Place in a 1-quart freezer bag and freeze for at least 1 to 2 hours. Transfer frozen peach pieces to a drink blender, start with 1/4 cup of orange juice or water, blend on high until... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Texas Peach Tea
When you have tart peaches, make Iced Peach Tea! I picked a peck of peaches...no, not really. I picked up a quart of Texas Peaches from the Main Street Farmers' Market and discovered they were a little tart after I got them home. I was too impatient to wait for them to ripen so I got the idea to let them soak in a batch of tea. That was a thirst quenching idea that I can do over and over again. HERE'S... More...
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