Tag Archives: Drinks

By Fredrica Syren: Who does not like a fun cocktail at a party? I’m not a huge drinker, but that does not mean I don’t like to sip something fun and refreshing. During my college years I worked as a bartender, and making virgin and alcoholic free drinks was something …

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By Fredrica Syren: My family always has a bottle of water with each meal. It’s plain and simple regular filtered water from our kitchen. But, to give it that little extra something, I like to make infused water. It not only looks good, but it also tastes great — and …

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By Fredrica Syren I’m a huge tea drinker and always have been. Black, green, white, herbal or African Red — it does not matter.  I like them all. So it was not a surprise to me when my kids turned into as much of tea fans as I am. Of …

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Aloha from paradise also known as our vacation in beautiful Paia on Maui. We have been here for two days and we love it. We enjoy walks on the beach and relaxing times. We are so in love with all the local goodies and fruit is included in pretty much …

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To get into the spirit of Hawaii, I made a yummy pina colada smoothie for breakfast. I can’t wait to have fresh pineapple and to visit local farmers market in Hawaii  Juice and meat from one young coconut 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 Banana Blend everything in a blender and …

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My friend Chef Centehua has written an article posted today on my web site Green-Mom.com. It’s about smoothies for kids and fun ways to add nutrition to a smoothie. Check it out!!! 

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We like to drink a lot of vegetables juices and like to add lots of green leafs and beets. However I know it’s might not be for someone starting out with green juices so here is a beginners juice that is mild and sweet. 2 celery stalks 2 red apples …

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Today I’ve been eating a lot and not necessary all good. After lunch I craved a green juice or smoothie so I made one which was not easy because there is no blender here so I had to use an old hand held one   instead. I love being here …

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This morning was a slightly chilly morning so I made a cup of chai to warm me up. It’s no version of a authentic chai with green tea instead of black and honey instead of sugar. Enjoy! ½ cup water ½ cup almond milk Honey to taste 1 green tea …

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As I said in a previous post my mint is growing all over the garden, which makes me happy because I love mint for tea, cooking and smoothies. So when our neighbor brought over some beautiful organic oranges I knew exactly what I was going to use them for; an …

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