Something Sweet To Drink

Well, I wanted to try something new today. Plus, it would be nice to have something sweet to sip on tonight after a lllloooooonnnnngggg week. So after some hunting around I found this random drink. Nothing like a little flavoured vodka to brighten up a drink. You need to have the lime in this otherwise it is much to sweet. I made up a jug to share. This would go over really well for a girls night in or a cocktail at a cocktail party. It is not an overly strong alcoholic drink but just lovely to sip on. It will be my go to drink when the summer hits this year. 

Vanilla Apple Crush

- 6 cups of Apple Juice

- 1 cup vanilla vodka

- Crushed ice to serve

- Lime pieces to serve

Place apple and vanilla vodka in a large jug to serve, combine.

Divide the crushed ice between glasses, tip with lime pieces.

Pour apple juice mix over ice. 

Serves: 8

Pft Summer is here...Banana prices are finally dropping...SMOOTHIE TIME

Okay, short version of the story. Banana crops in Far North QLD were wiped out by Cyclone Yasi which has caused the prices to sky rocket. However, the first crops of the newly planted trees are being put onto supermarket shelves which means price reduction.

So to celebrate my favourite fruit being affordable again and the oppresive heat rolling in as summer kicks in I am making Banana Smoothies in class tomorrow! We are doing a healthy snack unit and this is the example I am showing the children. Plus, I get to finish off my school day with a yummy smoothie. What more could a teacher want. Here is the recipe I use.

Banana Smoothie
Preparation Time: 3 mins

Ingredients
2 cups skim milk
2 banana’s roughly chopped
½ cup natural yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
½ tablespoon cinnamon
Ice cubes

Method
1. Place all ingredients in the blender.
2. Blend until smooth
3. Serve in 2 tall glasses.