When I lived in Amish Country for two years during graduate school, I had a dear friend who introduced me to this hot homemade cranberry tea recipe during a holiday get together. She served it in these dainty white and floral tea cups. It smelled like Christmas and tasted like a cranberry version of mulled cider with a pretty red hue. Talk about cheer in a cup! My favorite part of this tea aside from the taste and smell is that it is made as a concentrate. One batch takes only 20 minutes to cook ... READ MORE
How To Make Your Own Flavored Sparkling Water
A few weeks ago we took the kids out of school and ventured down to Tennessee. My husband is from there, and since I had a conference in Charlotte we decided to all drive down to his hometown. Six and a half hours on the road just to Tennessee is not always a piece of cake with two very busy boys. However, the trip is always worth it when we get there and get to spend time with family.I don't have many addictions but lately I've been really enjoying sparkling water that is flavored. As ... READ MORE
Awesome Hot Teas You Can Make at Home
In honor of the snow we received this week, I thought it would be fun to seek out some hot teas you can make at home to warm up. Among them are my hot tang tea recipe that comes from my mother-n-law. My husband gets a large container of this goodness every year from his mom and he drinks it every single morning. Since he's not a coffee drinker, it really amazes me when he drinks any kind of hot drink.I hope these hot teas warm you up!Hot Tang Drink Mix Recipe - Cleverly SimpleRed ... READ MORE
Homemade Lemonade with Blackberries
Do you ever find yourself on pinterest looking for something unique to serve when you're entertaining? I always want to have something fun for everyone to drink, but then don't want it to be too complicated either. Am I the only one? If not, this blackberry lemonade is delicious! It's super easy to make and you can make it ahead of time, which is always a winner in my book. And it's pretty. I like pretty things.Here's what you need to make this blackberry lemonade beverage.3 Cups ... READ MORE
Easy Recipe for Hot Chocolate Mix
I am so excited to share this recipe for hot chocolate mix. My mom has been making this for years. I have memories of playing in the snow and feeling really, really cold, only to walk in the door to piping hot, hot chocolate. This recipe is hot chocolate for a crowd.It makes a lot which is why it also makes a great gift. Put the hot chocolate mix in a ball jar and add a lid and ribbon. Easy, frugal and delicious![print_this]Recipe for Hot Chocolate Mix from Lynette's Kitchen @ ... READ MORE
Hot Tang Drink Mix Recipe
Hot Tang Drink Mix Recipe Hot tang! This time of year, a warm drink is a happy addition to any morning. My husband does not drink coffee, and so this Hot Tang Drink Mix recipe is his drink of choice. His mom has been making it for years and it's a highlight to his fall. This citrus tang hot drink brings a bit of summer to the cold mornings. It's such an easy recipe!This would also make a great DIY gift for anyone this time of year who doesn't love coffee. You can make quite a bit of ... READ MORE
Pinned & Tried It : Strong Iced Coffee w/ No Brewing Required
[pinit]Do you want to know how to make strong Iced Coffee? I love a cool caffeine kick in the summer, but my coffee over ice, very quickly gets very weak. I solved that problem this week with my latest Pinned It and Tried it! Thanks to my pin here from The Pioneer Woman, I have a new way of making iced coffee.Now, please note that this coffee is STRONG. I actually had to let the ice melt for a bit to get my desired taste. That's never happened before!! One of the reasons it was so ... READ MORE
