Watermelon Basil Wine Slushie — The Kitchenologist©

A refreshing summer drink to enjoy any day of the week! Wine slushies will always “scream” summer for me. I’ve had them at a handful of wineries, but at times I feel the “fruit base” is actually a lot of artificial flavors and colors but not real fruit. This combination is a great, natural way […] … Continue reading Watermelon Basil Wine Slushie — The Kitchenologist©

15 Watermelon Recipes That’ll Complement Your Quest for Healthier-Looking Skin — StyleCaster

There’s a reason wellness experts are constantly preaching the gospel of water-filled fruits and veggies. One, water makes up a large portion of our bodies and is essential to healthy living, whether you’re sitting at a desk all day or engaged in a more strenuous activity. The general standard is eight glasses of agua per… via … Continue reading 15 Watermelon Recipes That’ll Complement Your Quest for Healthier-Looking Skin — StyleCaster

Summer Fruit Drinks

Summers has finally found its way to North Eastern Michigan. Here are a couple of the drinks that I like to cool of with on a hot day. Each of these make enough for you to have several servings and to share . Raspberry Lemonade Spritzers Ingredients 1 12 ounce package frozen red raspberries, thawed, or … Continue reading Summer Fruit Drinks

Summer Coolers

Watermelon Cooler Ingredients 3 cups coarsely chopped seeded watermelon 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 2 cups white grape juice 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 3/4 cup fresh lime juice, chilled 32 ounce (4 cups) club soda, chilled Fresh mint sprigs (optional) Watermelon wedges or balls (optional) Directions Place watermelon … Continue reading Summer Coolers

Melon Salad

Litha/Summer Solstice is a time when fresh fruits and melons are readily available in your farmers markets and grocery store. This recipe takes advantage of a variety of melons to create a salad to enhance your lunch or dinner menu or as a stand alone. Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 3 … Continue reading Melon Salad