Summer Berry Smoothie
Smoothies use the whole fruit, not just the juice, so you get all the benefits of the fiber and the vitamins. These berry smoothies use frozen fruit, which keep the smoothie thick and creamy. [more…]
Strawberry Banana Liquados
Colorful liquados are sold all over Mexico at juice stands where you can get an instant, made-to-order fruit milkshake. This strawberry banana liquados recipe gives you that juice-stand experience in your [more…]
Caramel Apple Smoothie
This caramel apple smoothie has a creamy light brown color, and it really does taste like a caramel apple in smoothie form (or, at least, it’s pretty darn close). All that’s missing is the stick! [more…]
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg add warm spicy tones to this delicious, creamy hot chocolate. The spices in this hot chocolate can make an ordinary day seem like a special occasion. [more…]
Horchata
Horchata, a chalky white drink made from ground rice, is the most traditional of Mexico’s nonalcoholic drinks. Horchata’s soothing white milkiness is the perfect antidote to rich, spicy foods. [more…]
How to Brew Coffee with a French Press
To bring out the best flavor in your home-brewed coffee, you need fresh, roasted coffee beans and the right equipment to grind the beans and brew the grounds. You can make great, inexpensive coffee in [more…]
How to Make Mulled Cider Mix
Mulled cider is a Christmas treat, and this easy mix makes it simple for anyone to enjoy. Package bundles of Mulled Cider Mix in a decorative airtight tin or canning jar and attach a preparation label [more…]
How to Make Chai
A dark combination of silky tea and milk, chai is the trendiest beverage hitting American coffee bars. Chai, tea, and milk seasoned with exotic spices and herbs, is served hot and steamy. [more…]
Masala Chai Tea with Soymilk
Masala chai — or “chai” for short — is a traditional hot beverage from India made by brewing tea with spices, milk (in this case, soymilk as an alternative to dairy products), and a sweetener. Change or [more…]
Montana Morning Nondairy Mocha Coffee
If you can’t decide between coffee or cocoa, this dairy-free drink is the perfect combination. This recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa (which is a fine powder made from cocoa solids that have been pressed [more…]
How to Make Mulled Cider for Christmas Gatherings
Nothing warms you up faster than a steaming cup of hot cider. The aroma fills the house and just says “Christmas.” Give this drink to the kids on a cold winter morning while you’re sipping coffee or after [more…]
How to Make Eggnog for Christmas Gatherings
Eggnog is a traditionally offering at Christmas time. This eggnog version is alcohol rich for the adults in the crowd. This recipe makes a large amount, perfect for an open house party. Feel free to cut [more…]
How to Make Kid-Friendly Eggnog
Eggnog, a mixture of eggs and alcohol, has been a traditional American Christmastime drink since the late 1700s. This “virgin” version of eggnog is great for kids or adults who prefer a nonalcoholic beverage [more…]
How to Make Hot White Chocolate
Chocolate and Christmas just naturally go together. And hot chocolate is perfect treat for warming holiday guests on a cold winter day. Everybody has tried dark hot chocolate, but white hot chocolate is [more…]
Orange-Passion Fruit Mimosas for Christmas Morning
Orange-Passion Fruit Mimosas are ideal for Mom and Dad to enjoy on Christmas morning. You can easily double or even quadruple this recipe if you’re having a lot of adults over. One 750 ml bottle of champagne [more…]
The Health Benefits of Smoothies
Unlike juices, smoothies retain all the fiber of whole raw fruits and vegetables. Eating fiber is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to prevent disease because it helps the body to eliminate waste [more…]
Cleansing, Detoxing, and Fasting with Juices
If you want to experience high-level wellness, your body must be able to clear away internal debris and be toxin-free. But toxins are everywhere: in the water, in the soil, in the air, and in the foods [more…]
What’s the Difference between Juices and Smoothies?
Smoothies and juices are pure nutrients in a glass. They’re both loaded with nutrients, give you an energy boost, and taste fabulous. But they’re not the same thing. The difference lie in the machines [more…]
What Juicing Will Do for You
Juices are bursting with pure nutrients that bypass your digestive organs and go right to your bloodstream and your cells to start repairing and healing. They’re high in antioxidants that scour your insides [more…]
Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies Cheat Sheet
It seems like everywhere you turn, another juice bar or smoothie stand is opening up shop. But the juicing and smoothies craze is definitely more than a fad, and you don’t have to pay someone else to make [more…]
