A lot has changed in the past few years. If you find yourself in need of quick information of what’s kosher and what’s not at Starbucks, see the CRC’s list here. While this is in no way an endorsement or encouragement, the fact of the matter is that people need to know what’s permissible or…
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Watermelon-Strawberry Frozen Drink
“Tastes like Rita’s”–that’s what my kids said when I gave them a cold cup of freshly blended frozen drink. Yay! Moms, if you cringe at the amount of sugar consumption in the summer and wish refreshing treats could be wholesome, you’re going to love this recipe. There’s some technique here, so pay attention the first…
How to Make Your Own Ginger Ale
In the spirit of Purim, we’re going to share a recipe post that’s not our typical. Our kids taught this to us and now, with all the extra soda in the house, you can share this hack with your own family and see how surprised they will be. It’s also a good way to get…
A Totally Unique Lavender Mist Cocktail
As pretty as the name of this drink is, it tastes even better! When we posted these cocktails from Just Add Ice, someone reached out and asked if we had a cocktail recipe using lavender. We thought – wow, that’s a very specific request! We jokingly passed on the question to Just Add Ice and…
Let’s Start Our Summer Cocktail Series With Boozy Limonana and a Sea Breeze
Stick around this summer for some fun drinks with just a bit of a buzz! And we’re starting with two favorites – a hard limonana and a sea breeze. Sometimes you want to serve a little special something – for the grown-ups. And what could be more fun than a refreshing cocktail? We wanted to…
How to Make Your Own Diet Iced Tea for Pesach
Do you feel thirsty over Pesach because you can’t drink your Snapple? Well, that’s how I feel. Very thirsty. There was one Pesach, a few years ago, when I went driving around to 11 stores (Yes. ELEVEN) looking for the Kosher-for-Pesach “Nice” Tea. It wasn’t the same as my Diet Snapple, but it did keep…
Want a Cozy Hot Drink Tonight? Try This Inviting Hot Apple Cider
Doctor up delicious apple cider for a wintery drink that’s way more special than your typical tea. Hot Apple Cider with Rum Save Print Ingredients 1 red delicious apple 1 teaspoon of whole cloves 2 quarts apple cider ¼ cup light brown sugar 10 cinnamon sticks 1 cup of dark rum Instructions Slice the…
Passion Iced Tea Lemonade: Just Like Starbucks but Without the Calories
There are no issues with kashrus or calories when you prepare this version of the popular drink at home! This refreshing drink is so easy to prepare that there’s just no reason to go out and buy it! You just need two components and some water and ice. Tazo Iced Passion tea comes in pitcher…
Great Ice Cube Hack! Keep Your Cold Drinks Cold for Longer
Does your iced coffee become warm before you even get through with your first errand of the day? The solution is simple: larger ice cubes. Do you like a cold drink when you’re on the go? Chances are you’re preparing yourself an iced coffee or tea. Maybe just a big cup of cold water to…
This is the New Fruity Drink Your Guests Will Love
It’s refreshing, it’s different, and it’s made from all fresh fruit and veggies and nothing else. This Fruit Punch from the restaurant Kalamata is a winner. It was towards the end of our meal at Kalamata, a kosher dairy restaurant in Jackson, NJ (just across the border from Lakewood), when a waiter walked by with…