Homemade Powdered Apple Cider Mix?I would like to know if anyone out there knows how to make homemade powdered apple cider, just like the kind you can buy in the store? I want to be able to make my own. Thanks everyone.
Frozen Strawberries in Strawberry LemonadeI love strawberry lemonade so I use frozen strawberries as the "ice cubes" when I make it. It gets it cold faster and adds the strawberry flavor to it!
Caffeine Content in Hot Beverages?What's the percentage of caffeine in regular coffee, tea, and hot chocolate?
Make Soda Go Twice As Far By Adding WaterMake the price of soda go twice as far by halving the bottle into another same size container. Then refilling both with plain water. The flavor remains the same and you have two bottles for the price of one.
Vanilla Pudding as Coffee Creamer?I was wondering if anyone had tried instant vanilla pudding and powdered milk as a coffee creamer?
Use a Wooden Clothespin as a Straw HolderI like to have a bottle of water or pop close by, and sometimes the straws I use have a way of slipping out of the spout. After undoing the bottle several times to retrieve the straw, I looked up and saw one of my trusty wooden clothes pegs (the ones with the hinge.)
Stay Warm With Ginger Apple CiderStaying warm without cranking up the thermostat: I heat a mug of apple cider with a 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger in it. This definitely warms me from the inside! It's yummy too :D
Save the Peach Juice from Canned PeachesSave your juice from canned peaches. Freeze it in ice cube trays then when solid move over to a ziplock bag and store in freezer. Use them in your glass instead of ice when drinking iced tea. Is good with any tea, but especially good with raspberry tea.
Product Review: Powerade ZeroThere is a beverage out on the market now, similar to Gatorade or regular Powerade (which are both full of sugar), it's called "Powerade Zero". Anyone not wanting all those sugars, can drink, even diabetics as it has Splenda in it. It comes in a 32 oz. bottle and can be purchased as single bottles or in multipacks.
Adding Crystal Light To Water?Does adding Crystal Light to my water change the affects that water has on my body?
Wholesome Juice SpritzersJuice Spritzers are a great way for you and your kids to drink more water. Simply mix half juice and half sparkling water together in any container or glass. I prefer one with an easy close top, like an old Gatorade bottle, that way I can take it where ever I go and it won't spill)
Make and Freeze Unflavored KooladeWe are all washing out and re-using single-serving sized plastic bottles, right? Even if you never have an occasion to buy such things, your friends will gladly save them for you, if you ask.
Wine Opener for Waitresses?Do you know where I can purchase a no fail wine opener for waitresses?
Kool-aid Lemonade With Homemade TasteI always use the Kool-aid brand lemonade that you add sugar to. Mix as usual but to each gallon (2 packages.) add the juice and pulp from 1 lemon.
Liquid Sugar for Tea?I went to a restaurant recently that served unsweet tea with a syrup pitcher of "liquid sugar" on the table so that each guest could sweeten to taste.
Using a Stove Top Espresso Maker?Using a Stove Top Espresso Maker. I just purchased a stove top espresso maker. Can some one give me any pointers on how to use my stove top espresso maker?
Using a 30 Cup Coffee Pot?How many cups of coffee should I use in a 30 cup coffee pot?
How much coffee should I use?How much coffee do i use for a 22 cup coffee maker?
Making 40 Gallons of Tea?How can I make 40 gallons of tea with loose tea?
Makeshift Coffee Filter?Is there anything I can use to sub for a coffee filter?
Carrying Your Own DrinksWe save a lot of money - especially in the summer - by carrying around our own drinks!
Ice Cube TipsTips for making and storing ice cubes. Post your ideas.
Your Own Single Serve Crystal LightFor years I've put one quarter of a teaspoon of any flavor Crystal Light into 8 oz of water and shook it up, instead of making a whole batch as required on the instructions.
Making Orange Juice Easier on the TummyOrange juice is, for some people, hard on the tummy in the morning, I add 2 cups of water to a gallon of juice. It still tastes great, but it's easier on the tummy.
Monkey ShakeBlend frozen banana slices, milk, peanut butter, vanilla and your choice of sweetener. You can substitute vanilla yogurt for the milk, vanilla and sweetener to make it faster. To make it lower carb replace the milk with cottage cheese and it will taste creamier.
Savings on ColaI have a tip for people who like my husband just has to have coke in the morning and throughout the day, that's my husbands coffee.
Making a Good Cup of CocoaTips for making a good cup of cocoa. Post your ideas.
Keeping Punch ColdThe best way to keep party punch cool is to freeze some of the punch in ice-cube trays or a ring mould. Float the frozen punch in your bowl to keep it chilled but undiluted.
Uses for Fruit JuiceUses for fruit juice, other than drinking it. Post your ideas.
Carry Iced Tea With YouI brew extra strong tea every morning and put it in a small 1/2 cup plastic container I keep in my purse. When eating out I get ice water and pour a little of the tea I have made in the glass. This is especially good if your drink herbal or decaf tea as those are not usually offered.
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Cutting Back on Caffeine With Half and Half CoffeeI have been trying to cut back on my caffeine intake. Instead of buying a blend of coffee that is 1/2 decaf and 1/2 regular coffee, I buy a can of each kind and blend my own as I make it. That way I can control how much regular coffee I put in.
Lemonade Iced TeaFor a different refreshing summer beverage try making iced tea with an equal portion of lemonade. Add ice cubes and a fresh sprig of mint. Happy drinking.