A random collection of things I am diggin on this week:
3 minute dryness undo avacodo awesomeness
Teal nail polish. For someone who never wears nail polish, this stuff is addictive.
My new web site design... because change is good.
The super early edition of Baked Elements that I can't wait to review
This awesome cookbook from Handsome that I am dying to bust into
Strawberry Flavored Rum.
and this perfect summertime lip gloss from E.L.F. in Goddess. The perfect shade to kiss summer goodbye.
Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
from Food Network
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup cold strawberry flavored rum
Preparation:
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved. Stir in the lemon peel and juice. Remove from heat and cool completely. Strain into a clean pitcher.
Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the strawberries. Strain and add to the pitcher with the lemon juices. Stir well to combine. Add the 1 cup remaining water and rum. Stir and refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over ice.
Blog is the New Black says
I want this.
That is all.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Mmmmm pass me a glass
Belinda @zomppa says
Not your typical lemonade-stand lemonade, eh?
Betsy says
There is such thing as strawberry flavored rum?!?! Pretty sure my life hasn't been compete until now
Tanya C. says
LOVE the website, looks awesome! The lemonade would be perfect right now!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Love strawberry lemonade but have never thought of making it into an "adult beverage". BTW< I like the new design too!
amanda @ fake ginger says
Strawberry flavored rum? Whaaaaat?! I had no idea such a thing existed!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Need to find this rum! This sound like a great drink, and such a gorgeous color!
Debra says
Amazing photographs and a yummy recipe.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Loved seeing this is Lori's round up over at Parade 🙂