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Refreshing Fruit & Herb Summer Slushies

Annie Botticelli — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:29:11 +0000

Making refreshing fruit and herb slushies is one of my favorite ways to celebrate summer.

All you need to make pure, refreshing magic is:

~ Large amounts of Ice (I have recently found bagged ice at the store from Mountain Spring Water!)

~ High quality drinking water

~ Any kind of Fruit ~ you can make fruit blends or use one featured fruit. I like to use a different fruit every day for these 🙂

~ Sweetener for some of the blends ~ the fruits that have lower sugar content may require a little extra sweetness

~ HERBS! ~ These are my secret key to crazy amazing slushies. I have an extensive herb garden and I relish in trying out different herbs with different fruits. Lemon thyme is of my favorites for making unique slushies.

Here are some slushies I have recently made:

~ Strawberry

~ Blueberry

~ Mojito (with mint, lime, and sweetener)

~ Watermelon

~ Canteloupe

~ Mango

~ Raspberry

~ Coconut Water

Here are some herbs I have added to my recently made slushies:

~ Basil (Regular, Purple, and African)

~ Thyme (Regular and Lemon)

~ Mint (Apple, Spearmint, Peppermint, Yerba Buena, Fruitasia, Mojito)

~ Sage

~ Rosemary

I also sometimes add sparkling water for some effervescence 🙂 and sometimes I use almond milk instead of water to make fruit-n-cream slushies.

I garnish with herb sprigs or herb flowers 🙂

You can use a blender or Nutribullet to create these cool yummies.

Enjoy!

~ Annie

Annie Botticelli

Annie Botticelli is a Radical Self-Development Mentor, Founder/Teacher at Luminous Life Multiversity www.LumeLife.com and Astaria School of Practical Magic, Inspirational Speaker, YouTube Personality, Astrologer, Author, Blogger, Founder/Alchemist at Consciousness Blossoms (Organic Bath & Body Products), and Founder/Hostess at CozyBySweetStarlight.com and AnnieHelpsYou.com.

You can see more of Annie’s blogs and offerings at www.AnnieHelpsYou.com

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Hot Peppermint White Chocolate Bliss

Annie Botticelli — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:16:03 +0000

Drinking Hot Chocolate is one of my favorite ways to cozy up in the winter season. I love to experiment with different twists on beloved seasonal go-to’s.

Here is a recipe for my new favorite, which I call Hot Peppermint White Chocolate Bliss 🙂

You can adjust the amount to suit:

~ 4 cups of milk (I use unsweetened almond milk but you can use any type)

~ 7 hard peppermint candies/candy canes (I prefer organic but you can use whatever type you want 🙂 )

and then 4 more to crush for the top of each mug)

~ White chocolate bar or 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

~ 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

~ Sweeten to taste with sweetener of choice

~ Dairy or dairy-free whipped topping (I love Coco Whip made from Coconut Milk)

I like to use a blender or Nutribullet which thoroughly blends and adds awesome foam to mixture) Then I heat all ingredients to desired temperature (and making sure all chocolate is melted). Pour into mug and top with whip and crushed mints and enjoy!

Annie Botticelli

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Awesome Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe

Annie Botticelli — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 23:16:51 +0000

When it is harvest time, I go pumpkin crazy! Everything and anything I can make with pumpkins becomes a main focal point of the season. A yummy delight that is a major hit every year is my Pumpkin Chai Lattes. I don’t add coffee to mine but you could do that if you are inclined and it would be awesome, too 🙂

Here is what you will need:

~ 1 small baking pumpkin (I always use fresh, organic pumpkin but you can take a short cut and use canned if you want :0) )

~ Chai spices (cardamom, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, ginger)

~ Almond Milk

~ Dairy or Dairy-free whip for fun topper

Here is what to do:

~ Combine the pumpkin, small pinches of the chai spices (it is easy to overdo here so use a light hand) and almond milk in a blender or food processor

If you want them hot then either use pumpkin hot from the oven, heat the milk before adding or just heat the whole mixture after blended. For a frozen treat, add ice to the blending mixture.

Add a dollop of the whip to the top and enjoy! (you can also dust the whip with cinnamon, cacao powder or nibs, or anything else!)

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Autumn Favorite Mulled Cider

Annie Botticelli — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 07:11:53 +0000

BY TERESA WERNER 10/13/17

Years ago, I would hammer out “The Gloucestershire Wassail” on an old upright piano I’d purchased for two reasons: I cannot think of anything more magnificent than the top of an upright piano, festooned for the holidays, which for me, began around the Autumnal Equinox. I wanted my children to experience the piano from a tender age; hence, they would sit beside me while I sang the “Wassailing” song, as the last quarter of the year dropped like beautiful sugar-painted maple leaves.

Autumn’s chill beckons delightful mulled cider. To mull is to mix. When we mull something over in our mind, we are pondering different ideas and outcomes; the same can be true for seasonal cider. Mulled beverages are steeped in centuries of tradition. The singing of Merry Old England, over such course, was a chanting ritual, really, meant to conjure good vibes for a fruitful apple harvest the following year. Perhaps, that’s why I would sing, “The Gloucestershire Wassail” with such might and gusto!

“ . . .Our bowl it is made of the white maple tree; . . .”

And Here You Have The Recipe . . .

1 gallon organic apple cider

15 cinnamon sticks

1 ½ tablespoon whole allspice

1 ½ tablespoon whole cloves

One large whole orange, sliced

Directions:

In a 16 quart pot, heat cider, spices, and orange slices. Boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer about 45 minutes. Discard fruit and spices.

Whole spices are best. You can use lemons, cardamom, or any variations with your fruit and spices. This is your moment to fill your home with creativity. It’s the homey scents of seasons past, we remember long after childhood. Maybe even long after this lifetime!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Teresa Werner is student of Annie’s and has worked with her since 2012. She is the author of CELLTOONS the Story of Cancer at a Cellular Level. Her book, as well a plethora of holistic information is featured on her website www.seeyourselfhealed.com

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