Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

I know summer is over, but this is my ALL time favorite summer drink. 
And I was just introduced to it at the end of this summer.  So I'm still making it.

My friend, Kim came to help me pack (she's amazing!) and she made this for me. 
I was hooked.  I hope you are too.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

(this is one serving)

2-3 washed and cut up strawberries

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

ICE to top it all of

Mix together in a blender.

YUM!

Fruit Smoothie and Essential Oils

My friend, Kristi introduced me to Essential Oils.  Before I knew it I was rubbing oil on my children's feet and trying to convince my husband that this oil would work for that headache, stress, stomach ache, etc.  Awesome, huh? :)

Lately we have been hooked on making fruit smoothies with Wild Orange oil.  I'm telling you - it's delicious!  Caley said it tastes like Jamba Juice.  You should try it and find out.  And if you don't have any essential oils - check out Kristi's website.  The citrus oils are some of the less expensive oils and they are all delicious in fruit smoothies. 

Fruit Smoothie

3 ice cubes

1/2 of a banana

2 peaches

5 strawberries

1 drop of Wild Orange essential oil

(*This recipe is one large serving.  I use the Magic Bullet - perfect for personalized servings!)

Pile all of your fruit into the blender.  Be sure the ice is on the bottom.  It takes forever if it's not!  I used fresh fruit but frozen fruit is just as yummy.  If you use frozen, you don't need to add ice.  Just add a few tablespoons of water.  Also this is what my family likes best in our fruit smoothies.  But add whatever fruit you like!  Blueberries, mangoes, etc.  Drop ONE drop of oil into the mixture.  I promise - it adds so much yummy flavor!

Blend! 

Enjoy :)

a little variety

As much as I love food and cooking, sometimes I'm at a complete loss for what to prepare for dinner.  Ever had that feeling?  It usually happens on a day where I didn't shower until after lunch, gave my children anything they wanted to keep everyone happy, and then realized I had an hour until dinner.  On days like those, I usually make something like this:

I open my fridge/freezer, piece together 4-5 items and call it dinner.  And actually, it turns out to be one of my favorite meals of the week.  I have this obsession with variety.  I like having as much food on hand as possible.  What if my husband is craving cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting?  Or what if I want chicken tacos with all the flavorful toppings?  See...it's important I have all those ingredients on hand.

You should try it.  Don't stress about having a recipe followed, menu planned meal.  Make dinner in an hour with random food from your kitchen.  It's actually really fun...

Monday Night Surprise
Baked chicken breast smothered in barbeque sauce and onions (350 for an hour)
Yellow squash from a good friend sauteed in butter and salt
Grilled cheese quesadilla

Cut up strawberries (my kids favorite! We eat them with every meal)

Chopped romaine lettuce with mozarella and cheddar cheese, tossed in Ranch dressing.

De-FREAKING-licious