(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 Starbucks introduced the Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher followed by the Strawberry Acai Refresher. They are indeed, refreshing. Sadly, the Very Berry [continue reading...]
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 of my favorites is the Strawberry Acai Refresher. The Refresher Craze Back in 2016, while I was trying to recreate the Pink Drink at home, I learned [continue reading...]
An Easy Peanut Butter Cup Recipe
Editor's note: An Easy Peanut Butter Cup Recipe was first published at BeautyandtheBeets.com on May 15, 2017. This post was updated April 7, 2020. Ask me what my favorite candy bar is. Go ahead…ask me. Why, thanks for asking! Peanut Butter Cups. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I am a sucker for them. Especially the mini ones you just pop into your mouth. I lose track of how many I actually eat. It’s a problem really. Who remembers those TV commercials from way back when? Today’s [continue reading...]
No Bake Almond Butter Energy Bites
*This post for No Bake Almond Butter Energy Bites originally posted at BeautyandtheBeets.com on January 11, 2016 and was updated on April 3, 2020* As we are all embarking on this life of quarantine, I know we are spending a lot more time in the kitchen trying to come up with creative and healthy treats to snack on. Something, anything that isn’t going to have us emerge from our “jail cells” with an extra few (or many) pounds packed on. These No Bake Almond Butter Energy Bites are [continue reading...]
Easy to Assemble Brownie Santa Hats
(edited: Easy to Assemble Brownie Santa Hats was originally posted on November 27, 2017 and has since been edited to add affiliate links that are of no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.) Did you survive Thanksgiving? We spent the holiday on Hilton Head Island and went out for a buffet dinner at the Sea Pines Resort. It was absolutely delicious and the weather was cold, perfect for Thanksgiving Day. We had plenty of seafood and turkey along with a variety of veggies like [continue reading...]
BBQ Pulled Squash Recipe
It’s no secret that my favorite restaurant is Butcher and Bee in Charleston, South Carolina. Located just north of the downtown historic city, Butcher and Bee used to post their daily menu on Facebook every morning. The menu was small but incredibly creative with lots of choices for carnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans alike. A little something for everyone. I would squeeeee with delight whenever I saw the BBQ pulled squash on the menu. It is amazing. Pulled Squash versus Jackfruit There is [continue reading...]
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with BBQ Sauce
I created this Sweet Potato Black Bean burger a few years ago after tasting a similar version in St. Augustine at a restaurant called The Floridian. They been offering it for years, as far back as I can remember. Their version is served with a side of chipotle mayonnaise, I chose to prepare my burger with homemade BBQ sauce. Read on for this delicious recipe and an idea for the leftovers. I remember when the Impossible Burger was only found in a handful of restaurants. You really had to [continue reading...]
Chick fil A Vegetarian wrap copycat
When Mr. Beet travels, there’s one place he will eat at almost everyday – Chick fil A. And he’s a Vegetarian so he doesn't eat chicken. Did you know about the Chick fil A Vegetarian Wrap? It's a secret Chick fil A menu item nobody knows about. Mr. Beet fell into this secret menu item by accident. He asked for the Grilled Cool Wrap without the chicken, and the Chick fil A team member told him about this top secret menu item. Now it’s his go to meal. A Chick fil A Vegetarian wrap with [continue reading...]
Easy Kimchi Quesadilla – 5 ingredients
When I was a Flight Attendant at Delta Airlines, I had a long layover in Kalispell, Montana. A place I had never heard of prior to flying. On long layovers, our crew often went out to dinner, one of my favorite times when I got to experience to local fare. Our Captain took us to a place called Moose’s Saloon in the middle of town, and treated us to sauerkraut pizza. Yes, you read that right – Sauerkraut Pizza. To this day, I still love to order pizza with sauerkraut though not too many places [continue reading...]
Summer Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Edited: This recipe for Summer Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette was originally posted in June 2016 and updated in June 2019. Summertime and the weather is warm, I want refreshing lemonade and summer salads. Lite crisp salads with loads of flavor. And no heavy dressings. This is the time for airy vinaigrettes. During a recent trip to Trader Joes, I found a box of organic apricots, a fruit I don’t see in the stores very often and also a fruit I feel is very underrated. I was inspired to create a [continue reading...]
