As some of you may know or remember, I don’t drink alcohol. I haven’t for a good 15 years. I can honestly say I don’t miss it. However, every once in a while I have the kind of day where at the end of it I think, “I could use a drink.” Sometimes it’s a […]
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Spiced Apple Cider Spritzer
Lately, I’ve just wanted to add sparkling water to everything. I add it to my iced coffee and even iced tea. And now, I am adding it to spiced cider. ‘Tis the season, after all—good fresh cider is one of those things that’s only available for a few months, from September to December. After that, […]
Mojito Float—The Final Float!
To finish off my month-by-month year of floats, it’s time to celebrate the return of warm weather (sort of—at least it’s not freaking freezing all the time) with a Mojito Float! Virgin, of course, for sober folks like me. Before I reveal my recipe, I must take a moment to reflect on the last 12 […]
March Madness Mango Float
I had a request in March to do a Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen float version of the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, which I think is minty because it’s green. But the problem is I don’t really care for mint-flavored drinks unless the mint is REAL, and my mint isn’t up yet. It’s usually ready in time […]
Virgin Piña Colada Float—February’s Great Escape
Oh, how I love a virgin piña colada on a beach. I always order one (usually just one a year) on my first day of vacation in a warm place. It’s a delicious confirmation that yes, I really am on vacation in a warm place. Well, I am determined to recreate that happy feeling at […]
Chocolate Milk Float: January’s Dead of Winter Treat
This one was Eve’s idea. I actually was out of float ideas, trying to think what is seasonal and fitting for January—when, I am sorry people, there is NOTHING, nothing, that is in season. (And I don’t want to hear from anyone in California about all the good stuff you have out there. Anything good […]
December Float of the Month: Tangerine-Pomegranate Float
The other day I was asking my family if they associate Christmas with any specific dessert, the way we associate Thanksgiving with pumpkin pie. They couldn’t think of any. Sure, there are cookies and pies (my favorite is sour cherry, but I missed the crop this year so didn’t get to freeze any). And I’m […]
Float of the Month for November: Cranberry Float
My monthly ice cream float recipes make a quick and tasty treat perfect for each season. This month, if you’re looking for a last-minute cocktail or refreshing desert for Thanksgiving that requires absolutely no work, this is it. It’s colorful, it’s festive, and it’s fabulous. Plus, it will take you all of two minutes to […]
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