Bring the tropics into your backyard this summer by surprising your guests with a refreshing Mai Tai. You can even serve your drinks in a real pineapple shell. Our pineapple corer can help you create the perfect beverage holder every time.
Mai Tai Recipe: 1 oz. Light Rum 1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix 1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice 1/4 oz. Orgeat (almond) Syrup 1/2 oz. Orange Curacao 1 oz. Dark Rum Topper Pineapple and Lime Garnish
Summer’s around the corner, and it’s a great time to start thinking about outdoor entertaining. Here are some quick ideas to help you create that perfect party.
1) Host a potluck-themed event and prepare foods in advance, as much as possible. It will save time and work!
2) Clean your yard and make sure there’s enough seating for everyone. Place blankets on the grass for kids.
3) Grill skewers: Grilled vegetables make a great side dish, are easy to prepare ahead of time, and take a few minutes to cook.
4) Keep your guests cool! Consi
Feeling the afternoon snack attack? Here’s some healthy snack options that are packed with protein and will help to keep you feeling satisfied.
Almonds. Combine almonds and apricots for a sweet and crunchy snack. Try reaching for unsalted, raw or dry-roasted almonds.
Yogurt. Greek yogurt has more than double the protein of standard American-style yogurt-and much less sugar.
Fruit shakes. Blend together a handful of berries, a banana, yogurt and a splash of orange juice, and you instantly have a nutritious shake!
Edamame. Try it before a meal or an afternoon snack. I
You can spend money on fancy products to clean your dishwasher, or better yet, you might just have these two products somewhere in your kitchen cabinet:
Fill the detergent cups with one of these two products: ½ cup white vinegar or a couple packs of lemon Kool-Aid (other colored packs will stain the dishwasher).
Next, run the empty machine through a complete wash cycle. And you’re done. Enjoy your clean dishwasher!
Design doesn’t have to be expensive. If there is one company that lives up to that, it’s Ikea. Ikea’s design department recently selected 5 designers to go to India & Vietnam to absorb the colors and brainstorm about surprising limited editions. The result is indeed colorful just as I like it.
The result of this exotic mission is a limited pop-up edition with ethnic influences, cheerful colors and invigorating braiding. You know that colors are important to me. The furniture takes a cue from the fashion industry by using color blocking, the absolute trend in fashion this Summer.
Looking for a quick housewarming gift? Fill a basket, bucket or box with essentials that any new house might need. Get creative an include something for every room. You can include dishcloths, light bulbs, kitchen gadgets and even cleaning products. You might also want to throw in any useful local neighborhood information for those who are new to the area.
You can even pick a themed gift basket, such as a garden basket filled with gardening tools.
