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Drink of Choice

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 7 August, 2014 None comments

During these HOT summer days I always have to have coffee when I wake up in the morning, and even though it may be hot out, I still need my cup of hot coffee every morning. Come the afternoon though, I’m begging for an iced coffee. 4-Bucks has become the name of Starbucks in our household. Every drink no matter what it is, comes with a high cost. Surprisingly even iced coffee has a price tag with it that adds up on a regular basis. We LOVE iced coffee and since I drink it every day, I had to start making it myself. Cheaper and actually, really good!

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The weekends are our favorite time to go on morning walks and get coffee and pastries. This has become our “thing” as husband and wife. We love our coffee but we love our walks, conversations and yummy pastries to go with it. I come from a family (parents and sisters) who also live on coffee. Our motto is: Coffee is not a drug, it’s a vitamin. And boy do we believe that’s true. Even my son got into my iced coffee a couple times when I misplaced it not realizing he would actually drink it. And that little man himself, sucked it right down. Crazy.

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So, now that you have gazed at the picture for a few minutes, don’t you think it’s time to go make your own cup of excitement?

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups brewed coffee**
  • Cream
  • Honey (Sugar)

It’s pretty simple and delicious. We often serve ours just after it brews (as you would an americano) while still hot. First, pour a little coffee into your cup, just enough to melt the honey. Than add ice to the top of your cup and pour coffee over ice. Leave a little room for cream and viola, you have the perfect iced coffee.

** The key is to make the coffee stronger by adding 2 cups water to 2 heaping scoops coffee grinds. Once the coffee is brewed you can serve immediately over a full cup of ice to cool it down or simply refrigerate for later. Sometimes I make a large pot and keep it in the fridge throughout the week. The ratio for coffee is 1 large scoop to 1 cup water.

Fruity Smoothie

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 16 July, 2014 None comments

I was at the grocery store yesterday and the clerk asked me if I was enjoying summer. I looked at Cooper and with a big smile I said yes. My little man has made this summer incredible. Spending time traveling as a family, park dates, family pool time and just hanging out has been all I could ask for.

The lady behind me spoke up and said “this heat is a killer though!” As I agreed, I also explained that we can’t seem to be happy here in Oregon with it’s extreme weather changes. If we all had AC, there would be no question about it. She nodded and said she it glad she lives here but definitely wishes the weather to be mid 70’s-80’s so people would stop complaining.

I thought it was funny as we can’t ever seem to be happy. Either it rains or it scorches. I love the sun, so I am not too worried about it and our house stays really cool. :) I’m thankful for beautiful weather and a beautiful backyard to enjoy it in.

So since summer is here and will be over before we know it, take time to enjoy the sun and relax with your family while doing something exciting. And don’t forget to drink a protein packed smoothie full of vitamins and nutrients your body is craving in this hot heat.

IMG_5108Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mixed fruit; mango, pineapple, guava
  • 1 apple
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 spoonful protein powder (almond butter is a great substitute)
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup coconut milk

Compile all ingredients into a blender and ENJOY!!!!

These hot weathered days must enjoy a healthy snack.

Blackberry Lemonade

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 25 June, 2014 None comments

I’ve been addicted to this drink lately and it’s so refreshing. Part of my problem is I can drink coffee all day long, but too much caffeine will give me a headache. As summer has officially begun I started making this delicious blackberry lemonade and it’s been a great afternoon replacement to my usual coffee.

I love to make homemade Iced Tea come summer. When using a fresh tea and a little lemonade for sweetener, your hot day just got better.

You can use any tea for iced tea but to be completely honest, any form of black tea is the best.

Ingredients:

  • 8-10 Blackberry Black tea bags
  • 1 gallon of water
  • Lemonade

In a large pot bring water to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat off and add tea bags to the pot. Set aside and let sit for 2 hours. If it’s a beautiful day out, place your pot in the sun for 1-2 hours.

Squeeze any remaining water from tea bags and remove. Pour tea into a large pitcher and refrigerate.

When you are ready for your Blackberry Tea Lemonade, fill a mason jar full of ice, pour iced tea over and leave about 1-2 inches to splash with lemonade. Mix and enjoy!

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Homemade iced tea is really simple. There are many different forms to iced tea as well. You can sweeten your tea while the water is still hot, or leave it as is and sweeten with each drink.