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Small Bites: Turntable Kitchen Review: November Pairings Box
I just received the November Pairings box from Turntable Kitchen!
One of my favorite things about subscription service Turntable Kitchen is access to all of the music and mixtapes online since you’ve been a subscriber. I can access all the curated mixes and download zipfiles so I can enjoy this great music all the time. Matthew, the music editor of Turntable Kitchen does a fantastic job of finding music that pairs perfectly with an evening of fine dining, or just for putting you in a great mood. Continue reading
Steamed Clams in Garlic, Butter and White Wine
Steamed clams are one of the best appetizers! Personally, I eat them as a meal because they are so delicious with a side of rustic bread! I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound clams are easy and fun to find, not to mention scrumptious. After picking up some wonderful fresh clams from a mobile seafood cart at my favorite local grocery store, The Moscow Food Co-op, I set out to make a meal of some delicious steamed clams.
Here is a wonderful recipe for Steamed Clams in Garlic, Butter and White Wine. Continue reading
Signature Cocktail: Blue Nazcan
I first discovered Damiana Liquer on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. It is strong and rich, with an interesting flavor and a is a recipe for a smooth and easy night. Like other signature cocktails I’ve created, this one uses a delicious flavor from the line of Red Bull Editions: Red Bull Blue.
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Signature Cocktail: Blue Nazcan
Ingredients
Red Bull Blue Edition
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Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
This recipe for basic sugar cookie dough is versatile enough to use every time you need cookies! Decorating them is fun and easy, add whatever ingredients you like.
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Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
Ingredients
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4 Benefits of Drinking Iced Tea
I like iced tea way more than drinking water. I have quite a few reusable pitchers that are continuously brewing iced tea for me to enjoy. Fortunately, iced tea also comes with quite a few health benefits, making it a great alternative to water compared to coffee, sugary juices or sodas. The temperature of the tea doesn’t impact the benefits, so feel free to enjoy your tea hot or iced.
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4 Health Benefits of Drinking Iced Tea
1. Health
Tea contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. These all benefit your body and give you en edge over water. Continue reading
Roasted Garlic Homemade Hummus
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are the front and center of this creamy dip. This roasted garlic hummus is delicious with tortilla or pita chips. I usually make it in my magic bullet or blender, using dried chickpeas. You can also used canned chickpeas.
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10 Best Indoor Plants to Purify Air
Houseplants aren’t just for looks, they have a lot of benefits for you and your family! Houseplants actively purify the air in your home and add oxygen to your life. Growing plants indoors is also healthy in the wintertime, when rain and cold turn lush plants into skeletons. Looking at green plants indoors helps prolong life and add happiness. If you or anyone you know struggles with asthma, purifying the air in your home is easily done with certain houseplants. Here are some of the best.
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10 Best Indoor Plants to Purify Air
1. English Ivy (Hedera helix).
2. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum).
Easy Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic is delicious to eat, fragrant to make and is incredibly versatile. Spending an afternoon roasting your own garlic is an easy way to ensure you’ll always have this great ingredient on hand for breads, soups, pizzas or dips! It takes about 5 hours of non-hands-on watching, so great for cooking on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
The amount of effort to make 5 bulbs of garlic is the same as cooking 1 bulb, so cook as many as you’d like. If you don’t have time to peel the garlic now, it keeps well in the fridge and will be even easier to peel once it’s cold. Continue reading
8 Fun Facts about December
Happy December! Here’s the the very first successful month of Aquaberry Bliss!
Here are some fun legends and facts about the month of December:
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8 Fun Facts about December
1. December is National Read a New Book Month. Continue reading
Aquaberry Bliss 