There’s a lot of juicing going on this time of year. It’s probably due to New Year’s resolutions and all the accompanying cleansing regimens on the market. While I’m not doing any fasting or cleansing, I am immersed in juicing. I’ve had my juicer for over a year now, and I didn’t really use it on a regular …
Mexican Hot Chocolate
When I first wrote about hot chocolate I had just started writing in Comfy Belly, we were snowed in, and the only ingredients I had on hand was a bag of chocolate chips and some goat milk. Since then, and after much experimentation with cocoa and different kinds of milk, I offer you a simple …
Watermelon Cooler
This sweet summer concoction requires very little to no sweetener, thanks to the sweetness of the watermelon. And since it’s going to be hot the next few days here in the Seattle area, we’re consuming stuff that keeps us cool and hydrated. This recipe works well with fresh, ripe watermelon as well as watermelon that …
Caramel Frappé {Frappuccino}
I’ve wanted to make a Frappuccino for quite a while. One of my kids is addicted to this drink—a decaf, caramel Frappuccino, to be exact. And it doesn’t hurt that I now have a Vitamix to really froth it up, but you can use a blender as well. Frappuccino is a registered trademark belonging to …
How to Make Coconut Milk
Here’s a quick, easy way to make coconut milk with hot water and unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut. It will not have as much fat in it as a commercial can or container of coconut milk, so I recommend using it for recipes that don’t require full-fat coconut milk. There are some commercial sources …
Strawberry Slushy
This is one of our favorite “smoothies.” This is really more of a slushy because I use fruit, some juice, possibly some ice, and blend away. A great cooler to have after varsity tennis practice (in our case), on a hot day, or with a spicy dish. Strawberries are still showing up here, but when …