Category: Recipes
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PINEAPPLE PASSION REFRESHER (STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPE)
I am so excited to share this pineapple passion refresher copycat recipe with you today. If you’re a Starbucks Paradise Drink fan, this one is definitely for you. It’s the perfect summertime drink and now you can make your own at home for half the cost. The base of this recipe is white grape juice,…
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SUMMER PEACH CRUMBLE
It doesn’t get much summer-ier (I know… that’s not a word) than peaches. I noticed they were available in the grocery store and I had to swoop some up. I wanted to make something sweet and decadent, but I also wanted something a little lighter than a pie. A few months back, I made an…
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE BRIOCHE ROLLS
April is a special month for me. It’s my birthday month so I thought extra hard about the recipes I’d be making this month, I wanted them to be special things I love. These fluffy chocolate and orange brioche rolls are definitely one of them. I used Passion tea by Tazo for the frosting. It…
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STRAWBERRY ACAI REFRESHER (STARBUCKS COPY CAT)
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, I feel like Starbucks is extra special in my world. It’s definitely the king, or maybe queen would be more appropriate, of the coffee world in my opinion. In some aspects it feels like home, but it also feels a bit pretentious and expensive. Maybe those are some of the…
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CHEESECAKE CARROT CAKE BARS
I must confess, I’m not a cake fan. With the exception of cheesecake and carrot cake, of course. I actually love the both of them. Like a lot. I combined the both of them with this delicious recipe. Cheesecake carrot cake bars are one of my personal favorite desserts and I’m happy to be sharing…
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COFFEE SUGAR SCRUB
Homemade sugar scrubs are so simple to make. You can find tons and tons of DIY recipes on the internet, and this post isn’t much different. I’ve been really into skincare lately. It’s forced me to become more mindful about what I put onto my skin and has sent me down a pretty long rabbit…
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BUNDT PAN ICE CUBE
Party punch in style with bundt pan ice cubes. It’s as simple as it sounds, throw some of your favorite punch ingredients into a bundt pan mold and freeze until it becomes a solid ice cube. It’s super simple to whip up so let your creativity flow! I was originally going to use my classic…
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STRAWBERRY PASSION MOCHI
Have you ever had mochi? You know, those adorable little desserts you see everywhere now. If you haven’t happened upon any yet, they are little dough balls filled with ice cream (or paste). They’re so cute and delicious so I thought I’d try my hand at making my own. I knew immediately I wanted to…
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MAKE YOUR OWN ALMOND MILK
Almond milk is my go to milk of choice. Before it, I pretty much refused to drink milk. Except with Oreos, for some reason Oreo milk was always delicious to me. But now I do prefer almond milk with my Oreos. I’m going to share how to make your own almond milk at the fraction…
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CHAMOMILE GLAZED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
I’ve been eyeing this tub of strawberry shortcake glaze at the grocery store. It’s given me a hankering, but I don’t love the chemically processed stuff. Instead I wanted to try my hand at making my own, and I have to say it turned out pretty well! I turned it into chamomile glazed strawberry shortcake.…
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CHAMOMILE FRUIT SALAD
Back in the day my mom would make the best fruit salad for special occasions. I was a really picky kid and the fruit salad was something I looked forward to. Canned fruit cocktail, sliced bananas and a tub of whipped cream. The bananas were the best part. I make it a little differently now.…
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MANDARIN MIMOSA TEA SODA
Apple, orange peel, mango, papaya, pineapple, licorice root, lemongrass and marigold. These are the ingredients that make up Mandarin Mimosa tea. I used it as the base of this tea soda recipe I’m sharing with you today. If you’ve never tried a tea soda, now is the time. The basics are simple. Pour something carbonated…
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GINGER RASPBERRY TEA
When it comes to ginger tea, there’s nothing quite like making it from fresh ginger root. I find that it’s sweeter. This ginger raspberry tea recipe is the perfect pairing of sweet and pungent ginger with sweet and tart raspberries. I like to pour it over ice and pretend I’m back in a desert somewhere…
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LEMON APPLE MINT SPRITZER
Has this winter felt especially long to you? I always get stir crazy this time of year, but this year has felt extra grey. I’ve had to seek out things that remind me of brighter days. I try to eat extra fruit, plan outdoor meals, window shop for cute summer clothes, pretty much anything warm…
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TEA LEAF WATERCOLORS
Tea leaf watercolors, can you imagine it? Tea creates beautiful vibrant colors so why not use them as paint? I used to wash paper with tea to create a light brown tint when I was in my younger days. I happen to have tons of tea lying around so I figured I’d see which colors…
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IRISH COFFEE JELLO SHOTS
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. I live in a small town with a pretty large Irish community. We have an Irish day parade that’s a really big deal, hundreds of people come to watch it and the town pretty much shuts down for it. Irish coffee is a huge deal that day,…
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MATCHA FIZZ (MOCKTAIL)
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I’ve had green drinks freshly on my mind. This brings me to matcha. With its beautiful green color, I knew it would make the perfect ingredient for a mocktail. This matcha fizz will certainly put you in the spirit this season, plus it’s so delicious you’ll want…
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TEA BUTTER CANDLE
Have you ever seen a butter candle? They’re pretty amazing. And a complete game changer for party hosts. I’m going to show you how to make one that’s infused by tea! This tea butter candle is simple to make so much fun. The addition of tea infuses the butter with its flavor profiles. It is…
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MATCHA SALT
This easy seasoned salt recipe is packed with flavor from the high-grade green tea that makes up matcha. It completely reforms basic table salt with its unique flavor. It’s simple and it takes only two ingredients and just a few seconds to whip up. Matcha salt might just be your new favorite salt. It packs…
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CHAMOMILE APPLE CRUMBLE
One of my favorite things about chamomile tea is it’s crisp apple flavor. The two pair perfectly together. It’s no secret that chamomile tea is my favorite tea. I mention it a lot. This recipe makes me excited because I get to use beautiful chamomile to flavor one of my favorite desserts, apple crumble. You…