Oh, to have one of these by the poolside. If I only had a pool! I enjoy them anyways, hope you do too. If you like or prefer a Mocaccino, then just add about 3 Tbsp. Hershey’s chocolate syrup. And straws - don’t forget the straws. They add just the right amount of [...]

Your kids will love making these treats at home. Make one for yourself too, they’re that good!
This recipe makes one 32-ounce drink:
2 cups club soda - cold!
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 tsp. + 1 good pinch cherry-flavored unsweetened Kool-Aid
1/2 tsp. cherry extract - (baking section of grocery store)
Crushed ice
Using a blender, put 1 cup of [...]

A fancier version of basic iced tea. Looks nice in a glass pitcher. Add some fresh mint, if you wish.
4 tea bags of your choice
4 cups boiling water
1 thawed can frozen cranberry-raspberry juice
Cold water
Place the tea bags in a pot and add the boiling water. Cover and steep for 5 full minutes. Remove and toss [...]

Yummy shake.
Combine all these ingredients into your blender until smooth.
1 cup skim or low-fat milk
1 sliced banana
1/4 cup orange juice - optional
1 small container yogurt - any flavor
Experiment by adding additional fruits, berries, etc. Make it what you want.

This makes 2 delicious cookie shakes.
3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
7-8 Oreo cookies
Mix the ice cream and milk in your blender on low speed until smooth. If you need to, stir it to incorporate.Break up the cookies over the blender while adding them. Cover and mix on low speed for about 5 [...]

That great old song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” doesn’t mean it is everywhere during Autumn and Winter. For when it’s not cold outside or even when it is, this spiced homemade lemonade is great with a dessert, family, and friends.
3 cups cold water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup minced, peeled, fresh ginger
1-1/4 cups fresh [...]

Delicious anytime, but especially in the warmer months.
6 regular tea bags (not the flavored kinds)
3 cups boiling water
1 28-oz. bottle of lemon-lime flavored soda (Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist, etc.)
Ice cubes
Place tea bags in a pot or teapot and pour the boiling water over; steep for 5 minutes then remove and toss out the bags. Pour [...]

It’s a no-brainer to tell you that the better the coffee. . .
But, you don’t have to spend a small fortune on coffee if you can make a good cup. I buy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in the large bags at the wholesale club. Occasionally I receive very expensive coffee as a gift and that’s [...]

You can use decaffeinated or regular tea bags for this recipe. It makes 2 quarts, but double it for a gallon.

4 back tea, tea bags (I like Tetley’s British Blend)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 quarts boiling water
3 oz. lemonade concentrate - from the frozen can

Put the tea bags and the sugar into a 2 quart container.

Fill [...]