Refreshing drinks, from juices to blended smoothies.
As the autumn chill sets in, there’s nothing more comforting than wrapping your hands around a warm mug of spiced apple drink made from fresh, homegrown apples. This simple yet aromatic recipe has been a beloved tradition since I first shared it on my old blog in 2013, capturing the essence of the season with … More Cozy Up with a Warm Spiced Apple Drink
Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Benefits: Is packed with antioxidants Boosts metabolism and burns calories Detoxifies effectively and naturally Calms the mind and relaxes the body Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins Enhances mood and aids in concentration Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium … More Matcha
Kombucha. If you never heard of such thing – Kombucha can be described as ‘fermented tea’. Since the first time I’ve tasted kombucha I was interested to brew my own kombucha at home. Main reason – to know what’s inside and to make my own different flavors. In order to make kombucha, you’ll need a kombucha mother, … More Kombucha
“Cordial means a concentrated non-alcoholic fruit syrup that is diluted to taste and consumed as a non-carbonated soft drink.” I love the sweet sweet smell of meadowsweet. In our family, the Meadowsweet was collected for tea only. I made cordial few days ago and it’s all gone! So I have to make more for the winter. Cordial … More Meadowsweet Cordial / Syrup
I love smoothies and this one is in season right now :). I would love to say “local” but I love to add a banana for creaminess, so it’s automatically not local anymore. Ilze
A simple combination of fresh leafy greens, flavorful fruit, and a liquid base is all it takes to create a green smoothie. I call them healthy fast food! Smoothie is a natural energy booster, the phytonutrients in leafy greens boost your body’s immune system and keep it functioning properly. Ilze
Last 3 days I felt tired, sleepy and dreamy! This is that stage when you decide to take coffee (I usually don’t drink 2 cups per day) and after an hour realize that you left your coffee cup in the kitchen and it’s still half-full… Since we live here it happens every spring. I need greens! … More Stinging Nettle for Energy Boost
Macachino. So, what is Macachino (in my family!)? It’s a super drink I choose when I’m not in the mood for coffee… and it happens very often lately! I used to drink coffee two times per day. White american coffee (I didn’t know there is coffee and american coffee until I asked for coffee in Italia) … More Maca & Cacao drink or Macachino
a day in the life of a latvian mom 