(Editor: This Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher copycat recipe post was originally published on July 7, 2014 and was updated May 21, 2020) I love going to Starbucks and grabbing one of those iced coffee blended concoctions. However, probably my most favorite things there are those refresher drinks. It started with the Cool Lime Refresher, then [continue reading…]
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DIY – Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher recipe
(Editor: This Strawberry Acai Refresher recipe post was originally published on July 20, 2016 and was updated May 12, 2020) I have been on this major Starbucks kick lately. I have never realized the enormous variety of drinks they offer- from highly caffeinated espresso lattes to coffee bean Frappuccinos to iced fruit refreshers. One [continue reading…]
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Rock’n’Roll Savannah Half Marathon
Five years ago, I put on my long johns, leg warmers, wool socks, heavy sweatshirt, heavy winter jacket, gloves, hat, mittens and scarf and shuffled over to the start line for the 2011 Inaugural Rock’n’Roll Savannah Half Marathon. It was 20° F outside. This was supposed to be my first half marathon. Only I was [continue reading…]
The Dwarf House Chick Fil A Experience
There is a Chick Fil A, in a small Georgia town near the Atlanta airport, where you can sit down at a table, with a server, and eat a Hot Brown breakfast and finish with a Lemon Icebox Pie. It’s real, it’s magical. It’s The Dwarf House Chick Fil A in Hapeville. There are normal [continue reading…]
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Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Parmesan
Brussels sprouts, bacon, and Parmesan. Three ingredients will have your family (yes, the kids too) eating their vegetables. So, ew, why Brussels Sprouts? * Brussels Sprouts are low in calories and high in nutrients. A 1/2 cup of cooked Brussels yields a mere 28 calories, 2 grams of both protein and fiber, 6 grams of [continue reading…]
Lentil Quinoa Tabbouleh
I am a huge fan of the prepared foods bar at Whole Foods. There is no place else I can think of that you have access to so many amazing foods in a one stop shop. There is also no other place I can think of where I can easily spend $30-40 for a [continue reading…]
