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Recipe: Watermelon Blackberry Lavender Tequila Fresca with Lime

Happy National Tequila Day! I bet you didn’t even know that day existed, but it does and it is today! So take a shot with ones you love, or spice things up a bit more with this tequila cocktail I came up with last week. It’s delicious and is makes a great nonalcoholic spritzer for non-drinkers and kids if you just omit the tequila… but unless you’re one of the two groups listed, you should definitely celebrate the day and … Keep Reading!!!

Rosemary Olive Oil and Honey Hot Oil Treatment

How to make a homemade hot oil treatment: rosemary olive oil & honey

  1. 3 tsp of rosemary olive oil and 1 tsp of honey.
  2. Mix well and apply onto scalp.
  3. Wait 15 min.
  4. Shampoo and rinse well.
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Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Recipe

Here is an easy recipe for rosemary infused olive oil! We use it for our homemade lotions and hair oils…and of course, recipes. (This is our secret ingredient in our homemade spaghetti sauce!)

Rosemary infused olive oil recipe

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 sprigs of rosemary

 

Add sprigs and oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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Transfer sprigs and oil to jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

 

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2014 Oscar Party Recipes

We throw an Oscar party every year, complete with official ballots for all of our guests to fill out. Everyone throws $5 in a jar and winner takes all. Of course, most of us have only seen the big movies so there is a lot of guessing going on. It’s great because the competition keeps us totally engrossed during the most boring parts of the show!

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Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe

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By Jamie

Homemade strawberry milk is one of our favorite treats to serve on Valentine’s Day. This version can be made dairy and processed sugar-free. One of our boys has a slight lactose intolerance and absolutely loves the almond milk version. However, if you are up for doing dairy, definitely try it with the heavy whipping cream for an extra special treat.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2lbs of strawberries, sliced (we like using fresh, but frozen works, too)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1
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Home Spa: Carrot Avocado Body Mask

This is a fun one to do with kids!

We love this mask because of the combination of ingredients. Carrots are naturally antiseptic and packed with beta-carotene and iron, while avocados are a good source of biotin which helps prevent dry skin, and rosewater is an anti-inflammatory.IMG_8179

2 large carrots, chopped
1 ripe avocado, sliced’
2-5 tablespoons of rosewater

Directions:

  1. Place carrots, avocado, and 2 tablespoons of rosewater into a mini food processor or blender.
  2. Blend until smooth. If too
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Recipe: Armenian Luleh Kebabs

One of my favorite dishes!

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Ingredients:

  • 3lbs ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon all spice
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Topping:

  • Tomato Sauce

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Preheat Oven to 375 degrees

Mix all ingredients (except topping) together well but DO NOT OVER MIX (this is important).

Form into about 2 inch ovals.

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