There’s nothing like a good Margarita on a hot summer’s day. I love a Margarita but I don’t love the calories. This 105 calorie Margarita delivers all of the flavor and punch of a Margarita with just a few calories. I’m all for that! 105 Calorie Margarita A group of friends meets for monthly “Margarita…
What is it about cold weather that makes one crave hot chocolate? It’s so warm and chocolatey good yet can be so bad for the diet, particularly post-Christmas where most all of us did our share of overindulging. I came up with a low calorie hot chocolate that can be enjoyed without the guilt. I’ve…
My first memory of Russian Tea was my grandmother bringing it to our house along with tin after tin of cookies when she came to visit at Christmas. Granny packaged her Russian Tea in a Sanka bottle and we enjoyed an occasional cup the rest of the winter. Low-Calorie Russian Tea I love to drink…
Every now and then I like to enjoy a good cocktail. Years ago I found a recipe for a Tequila Mojito and have made this cocktail at least once every summer ever since. The key to making a great Tequila Mojito is having fresh mint. Two pots of mint have grown on my deck for…
An easy to prepare party favorite at our house is beer margaritas. This delicious but potent beverage only needs four ingredients: Limeade Concentrate, Tequila (1/2 to 1 full limeade can), Corona, and a Sprite. When I make beer margaritas, I use Corona Light and Sprite Zero to save a few calories. Combine all the ingredients,…
Our friends Dave and Kate have taken many trips to Germany during the Christmas season. Both enjoy visiting the Christkindl markets, or German Christmas markets, which are street markets with various stalls celebrating Christmas time. Kate has told me how much she enjoyed purchasing Glühwein to enjoy while she shopped. I had nearly a full…