Beverages
We all need to drink plenty of fluids. Milk and water are easy, and we seem to drink way too much soda pop than is healthy.
Sometimes when you say "drink" people think that the only choices available are alcoholic beverages. There are many possibilities for drinks that do not include alcohol.
Banana Milk
Ingredients:
4 cups milk
2 bananas
3 heaping teaspoons instant chocolate powder
Directions:
Put all ingredients in blender. Blend well.
Variations: In addition to the banana, add an apple, pear, or papaya to the blender.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla instead of the chocolate.
Agua de Orchata
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rice
1 1/2 cups water
small piece stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon sugar
4 cups water
4 cups milk
Directions:
Put rice, cinnamon, vanilla, and 1 1/2 cups water in a small bowl. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
Transfer rice mixture to blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve.
Add 4 cups water and 4 cups milk. Micx together and store in the refrigerator.
Snowman Soup
Snowman soup is an inexpensive gift of instant cocoa, a chocolate kiss, and a kandycane swizzel stick paired with a nice mug, picked out especially for the recipient.
Ingredients:
1 individual package instant cocoa
1 chocolate kiss
1 small 3-inch peppermint candycane
Directions:
Package the instant cocoa and candy in a mug.
Enclose this poem:
T'was told that you've been good this year.
'm always glad to hear it!
With freezing weather drawing near,
You'll need to warm the spirit.
So here's a little Snowman soup,
Complete with stirring stick.
Add hot water and some sonwman poop,
It's sure to do the trick!
