Chocolate Cream Liqueur – RecipeDelicious Chocolate Cream Liqueur is the perfect home-made gift. You can impress your friends and family, by making this in stead of eggnog this Christmas. I got this recipe from a friend of mine living in South Africa.Ingredients:1 tin of condensed milk250 ml fresh cream250 ml brandy12.5 ml of vanilla essence20 ml cocoa powder (mixed with a little bit of boiling water)How to make the liqueur:Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well.Pour into a clean sterilized bottle.Seal the bottle and refrigerate until needed.Shake well before use.We share the recipe for Chocolate Cream Liqueur in Afrikaans as well, as my friend gave me…
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Lemon Flavored Water The Best For The African Summer
Lemon Flavored WaterNo sugar. No fizz. Easy to make lemon flavored water with extras, should you wish… In the summer heat of Africa you need a thirst quencher. Being someone who loves something not too sweet, and not being a lover of fizzy drinks, this is the perfect summer water drink… (I’m struggling to drink just plain water….I’m trying, but I’m struggling.)You need: Lemons and water – and/or fresh ingredients like cucumber and apple… etc, but only IF you would like to add more.Lemon Flavored Water for the Summer:Wash the lemons wellSlice lemons fairly thinAdd lemon slices to a glass pitcherFill the pitcher with waterTIP: If you let it steep for up…
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Smoothie Recipes | How to Make Easy Smoothies
Sharing some of our favorite smoothie recipes with you, for you to enjoy This is one of our favorite smoothies. You can use frozen or fresh bananas. We use Greek yoghurt, but you can also make it with ice-cream (delish). Depending on your own preference, you can make it the consistency you love, by adding more milk or more fruit and peanut butter. You can totally play with the recipe. This is the perfect start to a busy day or a fabulous treat at lunch time.Below are some very easy 3 ingredient smoothie recipes.Fresh or Frozen FruitUsing fully frozen fruits in the blender can result in lumpy smoothies or if…
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How to make your own Irish Cream Liqueur
I am not quite sure why this recipe is called the “Irish Cream Liqueur”, as you can use any Whisky or Brandy that you like. However, it is easy to make and can be a great gift for someone on Father’s Day or at Christmas. Or impress your friends at your next home celebration by casually mentioning you made the liqueur yourself… 🙂Travel-and-Home Recipe for Irish Cream Liqueur5-Ingredients RecipeDifficulty: Easy for beginners You will need:Sterilized glass bottle (This recipe makes about 1 Litre)3 Beaten Eggs175 ml Condensed Milk50 ml of Good Quality Coffee (your favorite brand)300 ml Single Cream450 ml Whisky or Brandy How To Make Your Own Liqueur:Mix all…
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An Authentic Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
An Authentic Tequila Sunrise CocktailAll you need to know on Tequila Sunrise and Tequila Sunset cocktailsVisit El Arenal for a tequila tastingA Tequila Sunrise cocktail reminds me of Mexico’s Jalisco region.El Arenal is the gateway to the Jalisco region in Mexico and the home to agave plants. For instance, one of the best things to do in El Arenal is to visit the tequila Distillery for a guided tour and tequila tasting. Which we’ve done. Our guide did not teach us how to make a Tequila Sunrise Cocktail, but he was most informative and presented the information with sheer joy and pride. Furthermore, you actually get to see the process involved…
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Portonic | The Best Kept Secret Cocktail
A Taste of PortugalInspired by vinho do PortoThis cocktail recipe took Europe by storm. It became one of the most popular cocktail drinks!Serving: 1 personPrep Time: 2 minsCourse: CocktailsRating: 4.5/5PORTONICIngredientsIceTonicPortLemon SliceMethodFill the glass half full with ice.Add 1 part red port.Add 2 parts tonic.Stir slightly.Garnish with one slice of lemon.Serve cold.The origin of PortPort, or Porto as it is known in Portugal, has its origin in the North of Portugal, namely in the Douro region. This sweet and fortified wine is named after Oporto, the town where it is produced.Getting back at the mozzies! The mosquito swarms in the Arctic can literally, and they do, bleed young caribou to death…
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Mojito Recipe – The Best Ever and More
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE MOJITO!“With Vitamin C present, it is obvious Mojitos will serve as great immunity boosters. It may provide you with one layer of protection from a viral infection that may spread during seasons. Another healthy benefit of this delicious cocktail is that combining mint and lime juice may give you healthy digestion.” – guardian.ng Course: cocktailsServing: 6 personsTime: 10 minsRating: 5/5It Pairs Perfectly With Cuban Cuisine!Memories of Havana Holidays, always somehow, include memories of some of the best mojitos ever…IngredientsHow to make Mojitos for 6 people4 Limes (finely chopped) – optional2 tbsp sugar125 ml lemon or lime cordial375 ml white rum1-liter soda watermint…
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Juice It! Dr. Úr – The Best Immune-Boosting Aids
Boost Your Immune with Dr. Úr!Lately, I look at fruit and vegetables with brand new eyes and a completely new way of thinking. The “Juice It!” concept inspired me to buy a juicer with a magical pulp action. Super impressive and so is our feature recipe.I first drank this refreshing immune-boosting juice at a juice bar in Szeged, Hungary. And I’ve been back for many more. In fact, I would pop in and even order a takeaway while I run around in the summer heat between language class and home, and whatever comes in between.The first time I tasted this freshly made juice, I immediately wanted more. It’s super tasty.…
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Best Cocktails From Around The World
Strawberry DaiquiriJust about every club and bar in the Caribbean has strawberry daiquiri on their list of cocktails. That said, it did not originate from there.It was created by an American mining engineer who found himself in Cuba at the time. He ran out of ingredients and came up with a mixture which he called daiquiri. Also, the name of the local beach. The rest is history.It first appeared in New York clubs around 1902. The Classic Daquiri has changed since then into the very popular Strawberry Daiquiri.The Classic Daiquiri45 ml (1.5 oz.) White Rum30 ml (1 oz.) Simple syrup (I prefer a 1:1)23 ml (0.75 oz.) Lime juice OR…
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Glühwein / Mulled Wine – The Best Recipe
We’ve seen a lot of reasons to stay home lately, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the nice things in life. If you’re longing for those magical German Christmas Market moments, but you’re staying home. Or you have special memories of sharing Glühwein with someone special somewhere on the ski slopes of Mayrhofen...Let’s bring the world homeHere are two easy recipes for making Glühwein at home.#1 Glühwein RecipeThe first recipe (video below) is for beginners or those of us just wanting to try the recipe, or maybe you need a recipe that is just enough for 2 – 4 people.#2 Glühwein RecipeThe second recipe (below) is for 8 –…
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How To Make A Lemon Spritzer
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT LEMON SPRITZEROur Amalfi holiday comes back in flashes of deliciousness. One such memory is a cocktail made of Prosecco and Limoncello. The Lemon Spritzer recipe below is for 4 persons. I like to add a bit more Prosecco to tone down the Limoncello, but you decide! “Spritzer is derived from the variant of the German language spoken in Austria, where the drink is very popular. A “sweet spritzer” using fizzy lemonade instead of soda water is also popular.(Sauergespritzter). In most of Germany, the word “Schorle” is used to denote a Spritzer.”So with this recipe you will have the best of both worlds. I love Prosecco, so to me it reminds…
