If you stuffed yourself silly during your holiday celebration here’s a great video tutorial via Everyday Food for a delicious and detoxifying beet, apple and ginger juice. Beet juice is incredibly high in antioxidants and help aid digestion, helps eliminate toxins in the liver and helps improve blood flow as well as lower blood pressure. The mint helps aid digestion and can also help sooth stomach irritations while the apple, thrown in for sweetness and flavor, are rich in Vitamins A and C. Watch the tutorial below and also shop some juicing essentials. I own a Breville Compact Juicer. It’s …
The Best Black Friday Sales
Here’s a roundup of some of the best Black Friday sales out there – from fabulous finds for your home to stylish fashion for yourself!
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Furniture blowout – up to 75% off!
World Market
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Giving Thanks
I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!! I hope you have a beautiful day filled with lots of food, booze, family, friends, love and special memories! I also realize that Thanksgiving and the holidays in general may not be an easy time for everyone, especially if you are alone, away from your family or missing loved ones that are no longer here. But just remember that you still have many things to be thankful for and this is the perfect opportunity to reflect on those blessings. I am so thankful to YOU for reading …
Cran-Apple Butter
If you’re looking to put a twist on traditional cranberry sauce, try a cran-apple butter instead! Think of the sweet and warm cinnamon flavor of a classic apple butter combined with deliciously tart cranberries and you yourself a totally fresh, perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving turkey!
Cran-Apple Butter
3 lb. of a soft variety of apple (I use McIntosh)
I package (12oz) of fresh cranberries
2 cups sweet apple cider
Juice of 1 orange
1 teaspoon of freshly grated orange zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Peel and core …
The Cranhattan (Plus Details on a Fab Giveaway!)
When planning a holiday celebration, I always have a signature drink on-deck that I can serve up at a moment’s notice. I love a warm and oaky bourbon during the cold weather months and since ’tis the season for cranberries, I decided to put a cranberry twist on my favorite bourbon cocktail. Dubbed “The Cranhattan,” this drink adds a seasonal touch to a classic Manhattan cocktail with a splash of sweetened cranberry puree. Before we get to the recipe I should let you know that I’ve teamed up with Pottery Barn for a fabulous giveaway so be sure to read …