Alcohol Free Drink-tastes so good you won’t want to add anything else

I’m doing #dryFeb and that means my creative juices are overflowing with delicious mock tails. My non-alcoholic drinks are tasty without too much sugar and no hangover. To help celebrate my birthday I created this Birthday Berry Float- perfect for the occasion as well as a mid-week beverage.

Ingredients for 4 drinks each approximately 150 ml.

1/2 c of frozen mixed berry fruit

8 tablespoons coconut water

1 can of san Pellegrino cherry mineral water

1 dollop of Halo brand birthday cake ice crease

Directions

Add frozen berries to blender and puree. In each 150 ml class add 2 tablespoons of berry puree, 2 tablespoons of coconut water, top with San Pellegrino and add dollop of Birthday cake ice. Now you’re ready to -Sip and Start singing Happy Birthday to Me.

Summer Strawberry Kale Salad

I realized from the start of the pandemic that nourishing my body & mind was really the only thing that was in my control.  I started to cut back on carbs, and sugar.  I said cut back, I didn’t say eliminate all together.  The results have been great.  I feel better in my body, I’m able to move easier, and when I slip into last season’s clothes I realize they are much looser.   This Canada Day will be a lot different, but we can still make food and design beautiful tablescapes that make our family and friends feel special.

I’m determined to continue to create good food that my family and I can enjoy around the table, here is my summer strawberry kale salad that will satisfy your body, mind, and your palate.

Ingredients

4 cups of chopped/cleaned kale

1 cup of fresh strawberries cleaned and cut

4 ounces feta cheese

1/4 of extra virgin olive oil

a squeeze of lemon juice

1 tablespoon of good Canadian maple syrup

2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Add chopped kale to large salad bowl, squeeze in lemon juice and start massaging the kale.  I do this to make the kale softer.   But totally up to you.  Add feta cheese and strawberries. 

In a separate container add olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper.  Whisk well, and then pour over the kale, feta cheese and strawberries.