How to Make Simple Syrup How to Make Simple Syrup 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Place ingredients in a saucepan. Turn heat on to medium and cook until the sugar has dissolved. The water will be clear. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. This is great to have on hand […]
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Behold Sparkling Grapefruit Ade, the most gorgeous and refreshing drink you will ever serve. Sparkling Grapefruit Ade 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 9 large fresh grapefruit 2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled & sliced 6 sprigs fresh basil 2 liters club soda Vodka (optional) The night before: To make simple syrup, pour sugar and […]
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Cherry Limeade
About a year ago I promised to share my cherry limeade recipe from Dotter’s graduation. I have no excuses for the delay. But I come bearing glad tidings of fresh limes. And cherries. And pretty straws. Cherry Limeade 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cups fresh lime juice (from about 7-8 limes) 12 ounces […]
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Strawberry Lemonade
I’m all for convenience but is almost a sin to make some things from a can and Strawberry Lemonade is one of them. If you have ever stirred a powder and called it lemonade, you are forgiven. Turn the other way and enjoy summer the way it should be enjoyed, with sin-free strawberry lemonade made […]
Easy Fried Chicken and a Graduation. This week was Dotter’s graduation. I am excited to see the professional’s shot of this one. Finding the kids we know in my copy is like playing Where’s Waldo. Besides the graduates tossing their caps in the air to celebrate, there were grad parties throughout the town. Parents went […]