TIP OF THE DAY: Red, White & Blue Soft Drinks & Cocktails

Drink red, white and blue for July 4th. Photo courtesy Herradura Tequila.   You can turn any clear drink into a July 4th cocktail or mocktail, as Herradura Tequila has done with its “Red, White & Blueberries” Cocktail, below.     JULY 4TH MOCKTAILS Just start with a clear spirit or mixer, layer on other…
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PRODUCT: Veri Soda, Organic & Low Calorie

When “natural” isn’t good enough for you, go all the way. That’s what the makers of Veri Organic Soda did, creating a line of USDA certified organic and low-calorie soda (the first organic and low calorie line), sweetened with organic cane sugar and organic stevia. It’s very flavorful soda with modest calories, no artificial ingredients…
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Ways To Use Orange Blossom Water For National Orange Blossom Day

[1] Orange blossom water is a by-product of distilling orange blossoms for oil. Some products are clear, some have an orange tinge (photo © Nielsen-Massey). [2] Most brands are from the Middle East, where orange blossom water is a key ingredient in sweet and savory dishes and drinks (photo © Maureen Abood Market). [3] Hot…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Mint Lemonade Cocktails, Slushies & More

Thanks, Bolthouse, for the sample of Watermelon Mint Lemonade. This limited-edition summer cooler delivers a trifecta of flavors that just sing “Summer!” You’d be surprised how quickly the 52-ounce bottle disappeared. As good as it was, we felt the need to try it with fresh mint and fresh lemon juice. (The Bolthouse ingredients include water,…
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PRODUCT: Maple Water

Be on the lookout for maple water, the newest maple product from Canada. Photo courtesy Wahta.   Following the galloping success of coconut water, the next “tree water” to hit the market is maple water, made from the sap of the maple tree. Maple water is actually pure maple sap that is tapped in the…
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