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Dominican Style Ginger Iced Tea
Jungle Bay, in Dominica, where we vacationed last week, has one of the best breakfast buffet I have ever seen. In addition to the usual breakfast items like pancakes, eggs, bread, and cereals, they...
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Woman on the Rocks {A Caribbean Cocktail}
I love my girlfriends and making the move to Virgin Gorda, far away from them all, was tough. After we relocated, it was a challenge for me to find a girlfriend locally to spend time with. Yes, I have...
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Cranberry and Mint Rum Punch
This past January, the hotel that Dwight works at, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, celebrated their 50th anniversary. As you can imagine, for an island with a population of three to four thousand people,...
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Mango and Blackberry Vodka Cooler
This post is sponsored by Zubrowka Vodka. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It is hard to believe that this is the 4th year of me celebrating Mother’s Day without my mother. But this time it is a...
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Minty Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
Two weeks ago my sister-in-law gave me a Vitamix as a gift. It came as such a surprise as I have been wanting one for a long time. Since then, our new blender has been my favorite toy. It is crazy how...
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Raspberry and Pomegranate Rosé Summer Cocktail
This post is sponsored by Casal Garcia Wines. All thoughts and opinions are my own. In about two weeks I will be traveling to Chicago to visit my best friend, Ceren. Ceren loves throwing parties and...
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Blueberry, Dark Cherry and Calvados Cocktail
Last week my friend Lisa and I went out for a drink to a local bar. I have been trying to check out a new spot every week since we moved back from the islands and loving all these new restaurants that...
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Immune Boosting Multi-Colored Beet Smoothies
I had no intentions of sharing a beet smoothie recipe until I saw these colorful beets in our farmer’s market last week. I do not usually buy beets that much because my husband does not like them. But...
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Cilantro-Infused Spicy Jalapeno Margaritas
This post is sponsored by Powell & Mahoney. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Hi friends! I am pretty sure you are in the midst of cooking and prepping for the big day tomorrow. I am too. I...
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Honey Sweetened Blueberry Hot Toddy
Last week was a tough one. Tuesday morning started like any other morning. I woke up early, read the news, and started working at 8am. Half an hour later, as I was typing an e-mail, I realized a...
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Clementine Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail
This year for New Year’s Eve, we are going to change things up a bit and instead going to bed at 10 o’clock, we will welcome the New Year with friends. Yes, you read it right, we don’t really care for...
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Pina Colada Smoothie
The beginning of this year, I made a promise to myself. I wanted to find a way to share more recipes on the blog. I have been averaging on 1-2 posts a week, but I wanted to increase it to 3 recipes a...
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Vegan Banana Split Smoothie
When I was a kid bananas were my favorite fruit. If I had my way I would eat a banana for every meal. My poor mother would try to introduce me to other fruits, but I would still ask for more bananas....
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Banana Free Carrot Cake Smoothie
This Vegan and Banana Free Carrot Cake Smoothie has all the usual ingredients that you would have in a carrot cake. Plus, to make it more nutritious I added a cup of romaine lettuce. Sweetened with...
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Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno Mezcalita
This post is sponsored by Mezcal Creyente, but as always all opinions are my own. One of my favorite things about writing a food blog is spending time in the kitchen to create new recipes. Give me the...
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Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Foolproof Living’s Summer Smoothie Recipes Series continues with this Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie recipe. This icecream-in-a-glass like smoothie is for those of you looking for a refreshing...
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Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini {VIDEO}
This post has been sponsored by Finlandia Vodka. As always, all opionions are my own. Summer is in full force and we are gearing up for a busy August. Last month was all about family, but this month...
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Nutella Lovers Healthy Chocolate Smoothie
This Nutella Lover’s Healthy Chocolate Smoothie is a creamy and decadent chocolate smoothie that is actually good for you. Made with cocoa powder, medjool dates, pears, and hazelnuts it tastes like a...
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Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
Hello from the first day of autumn. The time has come for everything pumpkin and I am here to make my contribution to the craze. If you are as excited as I am about the beginning of the pumpkin season...
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Lime Drop Martini
This post is sponsored by Powell & Mahoney Cocktail Mixers, but as always all opinions are my own. Temperatures are rising here in Vermont. It is happening very slowly, but it is getting more...
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Mint and Rosemary Lemonade with Vanilla
Growing up, our summer vacations always started with a long drive to our destination. My parents loved taking road trips, to them, it was more about the journey than the destination. Most of the time,...
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Kentucky Mule Recipe
This post has been sponsored by Powell & Mahoney, but all opinions are my own. We spent last weekend in Louisville, Kentucky for one of my best friend’s wedding. Both my husband and I were a part...
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5-Minute Vegan Banana Smoothie
This post has been sponsored by Good Plants TM. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Last November my husband and I made an impromptu decision and signed up for an online workout program. We both...
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How To Make Turmeric Paste
It is no secret that my husband and I have been on a turmeric kick lately. Prior to moving to Vermont, my warm beverage of choice was always coffee. However, since last winter, we have been hooked on...
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10 Minute Golden Milk Recipe (Turmeric Milk)
In today’s recipe, we are finding comfort in the magical healing powers of this Turmeric Golden Milk and covering everything you need to know, including what it is, its health benefits, how it tastes,...
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How to Make Turkish Coffee
My love of coffee comes from my mother. For her, having Turkish coffee was almost a daily ritual that had to be done with friends and family. More than anything, it was a way to celebrate her...
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Pineapple Margaritas
This recipe has been sponsored by Powell & Mahoney, but as always all thoughts and opinions are mine. Today we are celebrating the beginning of spring with a refreshing Pineapple Margarita recipe....
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12 Superfood Smoothies To Kickstart Your Day
A round-up of my favorite superfood smoothies that I make on the regular. Plus, I am sharing my go-to healthy smoothie ingredients to help you create your own smoothies. I don’t know about you, but...
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Blood Orange Mimosa
This post has been sponsored by Powell & Mahoney. As always all opinions are my own. I read it on the paper this morning that we are about to get hit with yet another heatwave. I can totally feel...
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5-Minute Turmeric Green Smoothie Recipe
If you believe that food is medicine, you are in the right place. Today, we are making a delicious green smoothie with turmeric. Last week I got the flu. The kind that keeps you in bed for days....
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5-Ingredient Turmeric Ginger Smoothie Recipe
My love for the turmeric and ginger combo started a few years ago right after we moved to Vermont. The sudden temperature change from our life in the Caribbean to our new life in Vermont made my poor...
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Mango Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
I used to think that morning smoothies were more of a summer-time thing than a cold winter morning thing. But then we moved to Vermont, aka the land of long and cold winters. I do not think so...
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How To Make Almond Milk (A Comprehensive Guide)
It is no secret that store-bought almond milk is convenient. However, I think homemade almond milk is way better because you can control what goes in there and customize it to your liking. I learned...
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Almond Milk From Almond Butter
If you have been following for a while you probably realized that I have been on an almond kick for the last few years. It started with making my own almond flour at home back in 2018. Since then I...
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Turmeric Ginger Tea
The first time I had ginger tea was when we went to Dominica back in 2013. Until then, I only used ginger in my cooking, mostly in curry dishes. However, on that small island nation, being one of the...
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Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Last summer I had one goal in mind and that was to share as many healthy smoothie recipes as I can. I even gave it a name, Summer Smoothies. In just a short few months I shared over 10 vegan,...
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Strawberry Champagne Margaritas
Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo? I do not know if you celebrate it or not, but when it comes to us, we’ll take any excuse to eat an embarrassing amount of Mexican food and drink margaritas. And when...
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Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Basil Limeade
Strawberry season is here and I am putting my favorite berry to use and making a refreshing Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Basil Limeade. This is a refined-sugar free, non-alcoholic recipe that you can...
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Blueberry Margaritas
This post has been sponsored by Powell & Mahoney. All opinions are my own. I think we can all agree that there is nothing more refreshing than a fruity margarita recipe when it is 90 F. degrees...
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Turmeric Smoothie Recipes (Vegan and No Sugar Added)
If you are fan of consuming warm drink recipes like golden milk or turmeric tea on the regular, then today you are in for a treat. Because today, we are making turmeric smoothies. Known with its...
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Strawberry Basil Margarita
Love a good strawberry margarita? Also, try my Strawberry Champagne Margarita or Strawberry Basil Mocktail (if you are serving kiddos.) And whatever you do, be sure to serve it along with my...
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Cantaloupe Smoothie
Why Should You Try This Smoothie Recipe? This simple melon shake is as nutritious as it is refreshing, and you won’t believe how easy it is to make. With so much to love, this cantaloupe smoothie...
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Peach Mango Smoothie
It is no secret that smoothies are the ideal summer breakfast/snack with a long list of benefits, especially if they are made without any additional sugars, just like this peach mango smoothie recipe....
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Spinach Peanut Butter Smoothie
The combination of spinach and peanut butter may sound unusual, but the creamy nuttiness of the peanut butter perfectly complements the earthy flavor of the fresh spinach. Plus, adding a frozen banana...
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Virgin Pina Colada
If you have ever wondered how to make a virgin pina colada or just need a non-alcoholic drink to sip on to feel like you are on a tropical island, you have come to the right place. This alcohol-free...
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Ayran – Turkish Salty Yogurt Drink
What is Ayran? If you have visited Turkey or been to a Turkish restaurant, you have probably heard about the popular Turkish yoghurt drink, ayran. It is one of the most popular drinks we serve with...
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