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Cocktail Hour: The Parker Palm Springs Muddled Lemonade Recipe

Aren’t you so glad Summer is finally here?! I’m loving the warmer weather which has me craving cool, refreshing cocktails all day long….because, after all, Summers are meant for day drinking, right?! Today I’m sharing a cocktail recipe courtesy of one of my favorite vacation spots to chillax – the Parker Palm Springs. The hotel has an uber-cool lemonade stand on the property where they serve up  their signature “Muddled Lemonade.” Here’s how you make it:

The Muddled Lemonade 
16 oz. cup
1 muddled lemon (about 4 lemon slices)
add ice
2 oz. Citrus Vodka
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed …

Delicious Cocoa Almond "Nutella" Recipe

If you’re a Nutella lover, you’ll probably know that love for the chocolaty hazlenut spread can sometimes borderline on obsession and once upon a time I was utterly obsessed with Nutella … Until I discovered Trader Joe’s Cocoa Almond Spread which made for an equally delicious and healthier alternative since almonds have less calories, less fat, more protein, more fiber and more calcium than Hazlenuts. Recently I tried my hand at a homemade version of almond “Nutella” and it turned out so delicious so I thought I’d share the recipe here.

I started with 2 cups of raw almonds which …

The Best Lemon Cake Recipe

When it comes to baking sweets at home one of my go-to flavors to bake with is lemon. And while I absolutely love the sweet, citrusy taste, I end up using lemon a lot mostly because I’m lazy! It’s just so easy to zest up some lemon peel and throw it into a recipe to enhance the flavor. (I use this mircoplane tool which makes zesting a cinch!) Try it with a basic sugar cookie recipe, pancakes, waffles or even blueberry muffins! But today we’re talking about cake folks. Sweet, moist, deicious cake that will fill your home with the …

The Best Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe Ever

Once upon a time I used to never eat breakfast. For years, the only thing remotely close for me was a cup of coffee on the way to work. And we all know the cliché fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A few years ago when I dedicated myself to living a healthier lifestyle, I began forcing myself to have a morning meal each day which I’ve been pretty successful at sticking with. I’m always short on time so I bought a Vitamix and several times a week I’ll make a smoothie or a protein …

Homemade Kettle Corn 7

I’m not a huge snacker but whenever I have the inevitable craving, my go-to snack is always kettle corn. Whether I’m craving sweet or salty this always hits the spot and it’s perfect for a daily treat, movie night, a game day or to enjoy while watching your favorite awards show. I always prefer to make my own rather than buying it pre-packaged because homemade is always the healthier option and it’s so easy and inexpensive to make! I prepare mine using coconut oil which offers more health benefits than other oils, can tolerate high heat and adds a very …

One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes 1

Valentine’s Day is really just an excuse to eat chocolate – which is why I am fully embracing it this year! Since I’m a card carrying member of the single girl’s club and likely won’t be receiving any chocolate (womp womp!) I figured I’d take matters into my own hands and treat myself! I spotted this adorable little Valentine’s Day bake cup kit at Sur La Table and these gave me the perfect excuse to make chocolate cupcakes! I love recipes that are simple and my go-to is this one-bowl chocolate cupcake recipe from Martha except I make modifications for …