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Peach, Hibiscus, and Basil Popsicles

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I am protesting all of the pumpkin spice recipes I am seeing right now with this popsicle recipe.  IT IS STILL 30 DEGREES OUT. IT IS STILL AUGUST. It’s hot. I don’t want pumpkin spice anything. I want popsicles for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

So here I have a late summer popsicle recipe made with peaches, hibiscus and all of that basil that is growing like crazy right now.  My last popsicles were a total hit (I mean how can roasted banana and almond butter not be?) so I went with a more refreshing and fruity flavour for these which is perfect for those end of summer days.

Are you ready to give them a go?

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Hibiscus and Ginger Kombucha Margarita Mocktail

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It’s prime time for margaritas right now given that Cinco de Mayo is this weekend and everyone is looking for an excuse to drink alcohol and eat tacos! I however, mostly prefer virgin cocktails and if I can sneak in something healthy then I’m even more excited. Like this kombucha margarita mocktail! It is fun, so tasty and refreshing and has beneficial bacteria for the gut. What more could you want?  Are you ready to give it a go?!

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Maple Water Herbal Iced Tea

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Have you ever heard of maple water before? the ever so slightly sweet water collected from maple trees before making maple syrup is available right now in Ontario and I always try to get my hands on a fresh bottle.  If you can’t get any fresh there are boxed versions which have been pasteurized(imo not quite as good as the fresh stuff) so I try and get it while I can.

Maple water is touted as another post workout electrolyte enhancer (much like coconut water) as it is filled with minerals.  I would recommend adding a pinch or two of sea salt to your water if you use it post workout.  The flavour is not as sweet as coconut water which I like- it almost tastes like a glass of water with just the tiniest hint of maple syrup to it.

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Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Shrub

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Is it strawberry season yet?? Wait…. there is still snow in the forecast and it’s almost April. Is everyone else longing for that fresh spring produce like me?  The warm breeze, outdoor farmers markets, the backyard gardens and all of the locally grown food you could want?! I can’t be the only one.  So to prepare for the first fruit of the season I am sharing the Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Shrub recipe so you will be ready when those strawberries come around.  Let’s do this!

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Hibiscus Healer (with Orange, Ginger and Lemon)

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We sip tea on the daily in this household. On the couch with Netflix or the Toronto Raptors bouncing around in front of us, on the deck in the sweet summer evenings, in the kitchen as we prep, formulate and invent new(or old) recipes/meals and even (gasp!) in bed with a good book.  We don’t drink coffee in our home simply because we can’t be bothered. I am not a fan and if my man wants some he goes to a local cafe where they can make it much better than we can.  So, we stick to tea. (speaking of tea have you checked out my guide to making your own herbal tea blend?)

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