Tasty and refreshing! This drink can be made with alcohol for adults by adding vodka, rum or tequila or without alcohol for kids. You can use plain or sparkling water....
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Tarragon Coctail
About: Olya Sandstrom
Recent Posts by Olya Sandstrom
Another trip to wineries
Last week was a lovely warm sunny day for a trip to a winery with our friends. I already posted about our trips to wineries in Minnesota and Wisconsin last year. This time we visited one in Wisconsin, Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery, where we liked the apple cider more than the wine. The crisp cider makes...
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Good morning!
Blueberry Charlotte
Now's the time to get ready to bake delicious fruit pies, cakes, and tortes when berries and other fruits start to come into season. Here is a simple recipe of for a sweet-tart blueberry charlotte. Blueberries can be mixed with the dough, like I did, or put the blueberries in an oiled baking pan and then pour...
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Sandwich with Avocado Salsa
My Angry Birds :)
Tips for Buying and Storing Rhubarb
Whether at the farmer's market, grocery store or your own backyard look for firm, crisp stalks with a reddish tinge and blemish free. If the stalks have the leaves still on them, look for smaller leaves, which is also an indication of a younger stalk. The leaves should look fresh and not wilted. Also check to be sure the...
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Sunset and lilac
Asian Pickled Cucumber Salad
Crunchy pickled cucumbers with a pleasant sour-salty and slightly spicy taste, a great recipe for summer. This is a perfect use for all your extra fresh cucumbers from the garden!
It's all about fresh, quick and tasty for the summer!...
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Ceviche with Lobster Tails
Perfect summer appetizer. Serve with a corn chips or hard shell taco. Instead of lobster tails you can use large shrimp. If you are a lover of spicy food, you can finely chop the jalapeno and mix into the ceviche....
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