RECIPE: Have A Cow—A Black Cow (a.k.a. Root Beer Float)

[1] How now, Black Cow? Make one and find out (photo by ShagPhoto | IST). [2] Prefer a Brown Cow? Here’s the recipe from Smucker’s.   June 10th is National Black Cow Day. National Root Beer Float Day is August 6th. Two holidays for the same sweet treat: A Black Cow is another name for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Put A Cap On The Coffee

As tempting as it may be to buy two different bags, don’t buy more than a week’s worth. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. If you want your home-brewed coffee to taste as good as café-brewed, don’t brew “old” coffee. Air is the enemy of ground coffee—you can notice the decline in flavor at…
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PRODUCT: Code Blue “Recovery” Drink

Code Blue! Stat! Photo courtesy Code Blue. After a tiring workout, a long night out or an exhausting trip, do you ever feel like a “code blue?” That’s the term used by hospitals for patients requiring immediate resuscitation. And it’s also the name of a sports drink—or “recovery drink,” as the makers of Code Blue…
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PRODUCT: Evolve Probiotic Kefir

Some kefir drinks taste like drinkable yogurt. Others taste like delectable smoothies. Evolve kefir drinks are the latter—which makes it very easy to consume vast quantities of beneficial probiotic bacteria. Probiotics help to promote digestive health and enhance the immune system; while smoothies help to soothe the soul. Learn all about kefir in our review…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Peach Raspberry Lemonade

Peaches are in season. So are raspberries. And life always gives us lemons. So make an extra-special homemade lemonade. Per glass: Ingredients • 2 tablespoons peach purée (made from ripe peaches) • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 4 raspberries • Lemon wedge for garnish • Optional garnish: fresh mint sprig • Ice Preparation 1.…
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