It is an undeniable fact that a cup of coffee offers comfort to millions of people. From its luscious aromas to the reassuring warmth of a cup held by cold hands on a frosty morning, coffee holds a special place in our hearts. But when the heat of summer arrives, it is the cold, iced [...]
If you struggle with IC symptoms, it is likely you drink water, water, and more, well, water. Sometimes I crave a drink other than water to quench my thirst. Recently I’ve been hosting dinners at our home and prepping fun, spiced drinks for my husband and our guests that I wish I could share with [...]
Enjoy A Soda Again, Italian Style! Not interested in the fuss? Want a simpler drink? Make an Italian Soda using a low sodium mineral water (i.e. San Pellegrino) & a fruit syrup! You'll might be surprised to learn that there are dozens of flavors available at specialty markets and on-line. Obviously, you'll need to avoid sugar [...]
Fresh, Herbal Sun & Sweet Teas Sun tea today is a far cry from the sun teas made popular by Lipton years ago. Using fresh herbs and fruits, you can create fabulous ice teas that will quench your thirst during the hottest days of summer. All you need is a large glass jar with a [...]
Infused Spa Waters Restaurants & spas do it, why not you? Placing fresh herbs and/or fruit in a gallon of water and leaving it in the refrigerator overnight is a great way to add flavor and reduce the boredom of drinking plain water. In fact, the "Classic Spa Water" is simply chilled spring water with [...]
There's nothing quite so satisfying as an ice cold vanilla milkshake on a hot summer afternoon. The challenge? Aside from often insane calories, many of the milkshakes available from fast food outlets are filled with extra ingredients that can irritate, such as preservatives, colorings and flavorings. I find it better to make my milkshakes at home, [...]
Yogurt Based Smoothes Offer Probiotics This smoothie recipe, featuring fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, and natural sugars is a great way to nurture the good bacteria “guests” in your intestinal tract! Ingredients 1 ripe fresh pear ½ cup milk (vanilla almond milk, or skim, low-fat, or whole cow’s milk) 1 cup Greek yogurt ½ banana (optional) 1 [...]
Make Your Own Italian Soda If you're one of the many who savored drink ice cold sodas EVERY DAY during the summer months, a diagnosis of IC can be a terrible blow! Typical sodas contain very high levels of caffeine and citric acid which are virtually guaranteed to cause bladder pain and irritation. And, if [...]
Recipe 1 - Vanilla Horchata 1-1/2 cups medium- or long-grain white rice, cooked soft 3-1/2 cups water (or more, to taste) 1 c. sugar (or more to taste) 1 can evaporated milk 2 T. pure vanilla extract Ground nutmeg or cinnamon to sprinkle over top of drink (optional) Combine rice, water, and sugar in a [...]
If you're super acid sensitive yet miss your cup of coffee in the morning, there is hope! You can make the lowest acid cup of coffee using: (1) A low acid, dark roast coffee bean from Simpatico or Puroast, two very popular low acid coffee brands. (2) Use a cold water brewing process which removes [...]
