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Madam Pomfrey’s Pumpkin Juice Smoothie (Vegan+GF)
Okay guys, nerd alert again. Sorry, I just really wanted to slip in one more recipe themed after Harry Potter before October was gone. I also thought this would be a fun and sneaky way to get some nutrition into the kids in between all of the sugary stuff I’ve been cranking out for the blog. It’s so much easier to get them to try something if it’s from a movie or book that they love. What was awesome is that they loved this. I mean, I can always count on Brock to get excited over a smoothie but this one was even packed with some real life vegetables and he still downed…
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Butterbeer Ice Cream Floats with Coconut Caramel Ice Cream (Vegan+GF)
Okay, you got me. Yep, I’m a Potter fan. Once upon a time, I enjoyed reading books. Of course, that was when I had tons of free time. These days, the thought of sitting down to a good book for hours and hours is a dim fantasy, and yet somehow it’s not as appealing as it used to be. I don’t think I could concentrate that long anymore, but there was a time when I could, and one of my favoreites was the Harry Potter series. What is it about that those books that’s so captivating when your young? I loved the way Rowling connected everything at the end and how she kept the…
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How to Make Naturally Pink Lemonade
When life gives lemons, make lemonade……….but make it colorful!!!! I can’t even tell you how much that phrase has become the story of my life. It’s a good thing I love lemons. So when I first started this here lil thang I like to call my blog, and had no clue what I was doing by the way, I made these lemon bars. Pink lemonade lemonies to be exact, and they were so good! I also made a whole pitcher of pink lemonade for the pictures and since then I’ve had a bunch of people ask me how to just make that naturally pink lemonade. The pictures of that post have been really…
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The Green Samurai – Kiwi, Lime, Wasabi, & Ginger Smoothie (Vegan+GF)
It’s been too long since the last time I shared a smoothie recipe with you guys, don’t you think? So,there are only a few days left until Sunday now, yikes! If you’re late to the party and have no clue what I’m talking about, there’s a huge group of people, like at least 50, coming to our house and I’m sort of the kitchen person so that means I’ll be really busy all weekend. I can’t wait to meet them all, though. I don’t talk to many English speaking people these days and my Spanish isn’t what it should be so it will be refreshing. For that reason I’m all about easy stuff right…
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Watermelon, Pomegranate, & Mint Slushies (Vegan+GF)
I got a haircut a few days ago and it has taken me until now to decide that it’s too short. I’ve always hated when my hair is in between. You know, when it’s too short to be considered long but too long to be considered short. Medium hair is like the sad middle child in a family. The one that doesn’t automatically inherit the identity of being the oldest or the youngest. Basically, I’m feeling like my hair should just go home and rethink it’s life. Maybe I should do that too. Actually I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately and my head hits overload every once in a while. I…
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Watermelon, Strawberry, and Kiwano Fruit Punch
Let me be among the first to say what you’re all thinking, what the? No really, what is it? Well, ladies and gentlemen, this strange-looking fruit happens to be a kiwano melon (A.K.A  African horned cucumber, jelly melon, blowfish fruit, and many other names). Since moving here to Chile we’ve come across many new varieties of fruits and veggies, some good, some bad, and some just plain weird. My dad likes to bring home obscure items that no one has a clue about and give them to me to figure out what they are and to do something with them. These spiky orange things are the latest addition to our list of discoveries. They have…
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Mixed Berry Coconut Milk Smoothie (Vegan+GF)
I always feel a bit like a cheater when I post a smoothie recipe. Cheating what? I’m not entirely sure but it’s just too easy. You guys like smoothie recipes though, right? Who says a recipe needs to include more than one step? Hey, I’m totally cool with this one being super simple and easy. I say smoothies for everyone today! For some reason smoothies have been very popular around here recently, like really popular. One of my brothers in particular is the biggest fan of them. Nothing makes him happier than the buzz of the blender running. I love that I can add all kinds of nutritional things to a smoothie and he’ll…
