With August soon coming to a close, I want to hang on to the last moments of summer. This fruity, cool drink is a great way to spruce up an end-of-summer BBQ or picnic.
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Ingredients
1 cantaloupe, separate
1 cup water
4 tsp. condensed milk
1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup mini sago pearls/ tapioca pearls
Instructions
In a small [...]

Now that the summer heat has really kicked in, I have had an urge for a frozen dessert almost every night. Ice cream isn’t always the healthiest choice & pre-packaged popsicles are often loaded with sugar.
After successfully making Pink Grapefruit & Strawberry Granita a few weeks ago, it dawned on me that I really [...]

Looking for a simple & elegant salad recipe for this summer? You will not be disappointed with this tasty avocado salad!
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Ingredients
4 lemons zest from all and 8 tablespoons of juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
salt and pepper to taste*
4 ripe avocados, sliced
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into very thin slices [...]

Quick Tip: Prepare your pets for a roadtrip from Real Simple
“Take the pet for a few short rides before your trip so it gets accustomed…”
So, as you are preparing for your summer vacation, be sure to add taking your pet on a few short rides to your task list.
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The 4th of July is almost here, and I’m hoping for beautiful weather, great fireworks & (maybe most importantly) good food! Here are some recipes from springpad users to help in your quest for the perfect 4th of July…
Healthy Guacamole Spring the recipe!
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Looking for the perfect summer treat? Granita’s a great, simple alternative to homemade ice cream, and delicious! Check out this amazing recipe!
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Ingredients
2 cups pink grapefruit juice
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen strawberries (or raspberries)
1/2 -1 cup superfine sugar (NOT powdered sugar)
Note: The amount of sugar you put in depends on how [...]

The warm weather has arrived! It is finally time to put away those winter coats and bust out a new wardrobe. Instead of buying lots of new clothes, I rely on a couple of basics to look polished and put together. The following pieces are timeless, versatile & comfortable. They can be mixed and [...]

Summer’s ending, but the fun will go on

As Labor Day approaches, most of us in the Northeast start dreading the cold winter days ahead. Well, I have good news: There are still a bunch of great months ahead, and lots of fun things to do. For instance, here are 10 fun things [...]