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Blushing Apple Juleps

Absolutely delicious julep for the whole family!

May 7 2012 | Posted in Beverages,headline | Read More »

Best Ever Vanilla Chai Mix – Sounds Southern if you say it right :)

Perfectly spiced and creamy, treat yourself to this Vanilla Chai!

Mar 6 2012 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

Simple Party Punch (Can be made Sugar Free!)

A delicious punch that everyone will enjoy!

Dec 29 2011 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

How To Make Iced Sweet Tea (Video)

How I make sweet tea

Jun 30 2011 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

My family loves smoothies. Our reigning favorite is still the Bananarita Breakfast Smoothie, but this one holds a close second. The hubster says it tastes like one of the old Orange Julius but I think it tastes more like a Dreamsicle to me. Concentrated orange juice is the secret to that burst of flavor while [...]

Aug 31 2010 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

Old Fashioned Stovetop Hot Chocolate

Old Fashioned Stovetop Hot Chocolate Ingredients1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4+1/2 cups Whole Milk 1/2 teaspoon – vanilla (optional) InstructionsIn medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and 1/2 C milk. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add milk and heat; do [...]

Dec 21 2009 | Posted in Beverages,Chocolate | Read More »

Celebrate With Fresh StrawberryAde!

Most of us have folks in our families who can’t tolerate sugar like they used to ~raises her hand~. They usually end up being left out in the cold when it comes to serving up treats. This drink changes all of that for sugar intolerant folks but also impresses everyone else as well – in [...]

Jul 1 2009 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

Today’s “Home Brew”- Secret to great iced coffee without great expense

I love my coffee, especially when its strong and rich with a bold flavor minus the acidity which, in my mind, detracts from the flavor. Now for those of you not from ’round here, the South is said to have four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer, and Christmas. Based on this, you can imagine [...]

Mar 27 2009 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

Sugar Free Cappuccino Mix

This mix is special for two very important reasons. 1. It is a coffee drink!! 2. Thanks to sugar free products, I can actually drink it! What a perfect gift for that person who is dieting or has to watch their sugar. At last, something for us! Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare with [...]

Dec 11 2008 | Posted in Beverages,Gift Mixes,Holiday Favorites! | Read More »

Sweet Tea: The Elixir Of The South

Nothing, I mean nothing, is more Southern than sweet tea. We drink it at almost every meal (yes, iced tea for breakfast is quite good, actually), we make it daily, and we even put it in our baby’s bottles. Dr. Phil once jokingly mentioned that Southerners started drinking sweet tea at age three, but Mama [...]

Oct 9 2008 | Posted in Beverages,FEATURED Southern Favorites!,Southern Classics | Read More »

Rise and Shine Bananarita Smoothie

Rise and Shine Bananarita Smoothie Ingredients4 bananas 1/2 Cup milk 1/4 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup lime juice Ice InstructionsFill blender halfway full of ice. Add other ingredients. Blend until frothy. Serve! Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.southernplate.com/2008/08/rise-and-shine-bananarita-smoothie.html Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare with StumblersShare on technoratiTweet about itSubscribe to the comments [...]

Aug 8 2008 | Posted in Beverages | Read More »

How To Make French Mint Tea

French Mint Tea 8 regular size tea bags juice of 4 lemons (8T. Realemon) one 12 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate(pulp free) 2 cups sugar handful of fresh mint (2 T. dried mint flakes) In a pot bring to a boil the tea bags, mint and enough water to cover well. Remove from [...]

Jul 23 2008 | Posted in Beverages,Southern Classics | Read More »