Category Archives: Beverages

Citrus Ginger Smoothie

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Kelly

Writing this post makes me laugh because just hours before we made this Citrus Ginger Smoothie Kara and I both got Jamba Juice. I specifically ordered an Orange Carrot Karma because it was 180 calories, had a full serving of vegetables, and would hopefully give me good karma. Then Kara told me that carrots aren’t technically a vegetable, they’re a starch. I wanted to smack her right then and there! I think she’s wrong. (more…)

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Skittles Vodka

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Kelly

This past Christmas, Kara and Cliff bought me a really cute beverage dispenser from Crate & Barrel, a handle of my favorite vodka (Skyy…ha!) and the 3 airtight glass bottles you see in the picture above. Oh yeah, they also got me a jumbo size bag of Skittles. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out they wanted to make Skittles Vodka. And…well…I support that. Just recently Kara divulged to me that she almost bought me a Kindle but didn’t think I would like it. Should I be offended that she thought a Skittles Vodka kit suited me better? Nah.

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Shamrock Shake

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Kara

Well, Valentine’s Day is officially over. It is time to move on to the next holiday, St. Patricks’s Day. When you think of St. Patrick’s Day what is the first food or drink that comes to mind? Corned beef? No. Guinness? No. Shamrock shakes? Yes! I have no research to back this up but I think that McDonald’s shamrock shakes have to be the most popular St. Patrick’s Day food out there. I do not know if shamrock shakes are a U.S. thing or if they are international. So, in case you are not familiar with the Shamrock Shake, they are mint flavored shakes with green food coloring available only during the months of February and March. They are a pretty big deal!

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Bellini Bar

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Kelly

When I get together with my friends I always feel like it’s more exciting when we make a specialty drink rather than having ordinary beer or bottle of wine. We have a couple of favorite drink choices, but I’m always up for trying something new.

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Baileys Spiked Coffee with Dulce de Leche AND a Giveaway!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Kelly

Is anybody a Starbucks Reward member? After my Gold Cardholder BFF informed me of the free shots, free birthday drinks, free tea refills and free drinks every 15 purchases I decided I wanted to become a Gold Cardholder too. Unfortunately it takes a lot of $$$ to get to the gold level…I’m still at green. Wah-Wah. Even though I pass 3 Starbucks on my walk to work, I generally only indulge once per week.
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