Slim and Sparkling™ Margarita Cocktail Recipe

The key to preventing cocktails from becoming calorie bombs is to take care when selecting the base for the drink. Juices (even unsweetened ones), sodas, anything with a syrup in it, and most liqueurs all pack tons of sugar. Sparkling ICE has ZERO calories, sugar, carbs, and sodium.

Slim and Sparkling™ Margarita Cocktail Recipe

· 3 oz. Lemon Lime Sparkling ICE
· 1 oz/ Tequila
· Splash of Triple Sec
· Fresh Squeezed Lime

Preparation: Shake and pour into a chilled rocks glass rimmed in salt (optional).

Disclaimer: You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink legally and responsibly.

The Beauty of the Backyard :: My Hydrangea Bush

I have always loved the beauty of Hydrangea Bushes and this year...my Hydrangea bushes are huge! Seriously, huge! They are in full bloom right now and I have been enjoying filling up my flower vases every couple of days with fresh cut Hydrangeas and I couldn't be happier about it.

Once they are done blooming for the season my husband is going to trim them back because they are really large this year. I guess all of the rain we have had the past few months in PA. has really fed and watered them well.

This year was the best year so far for all of my Hydrangea bushes. Do any of you love Hydrangeas and if so, do you have any bushes in your yard? Do you ever have to prune them back?

Easy to Make - Creamy Vegetable Dip Recipe

During the summer months I like to make a new homemade veggie dip every week so that my family will munch on freshly sliced vegetables from our garden, instead of unhealthy chips and pretzels. One way I get them to eat the healthy veggies is to always keep a great veggie dip on hand & in the refrigerator.

Today I am sharing my Creamy Vegetable Dip Recipe with all of you. It is really easy to make and only takes about 3-4 minutes of prep time and 1-2 hours of chilling time. If you are looking for other quick and easy appetizer recipes, you can find them over on my other blog called Shakin & Bakin Foodie Blog.

Creamy Vegetable Dip Recipe

12 oz. cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon parsley or dill seed
2 tablespoons minced green onion

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine together all of the above ingredients until the dip is well blended and creamy. Cover the bowl and place into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to chill, which helps all of the spice flavors to infuse. Serve the dip with freshly sliced carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.