I’ve pulled together some of our favorite Picnic and Patriotic Recipes for your viewing pleasure!

~ Sweet & Patriotic Desserts ~

Let’s start with some of our favorite crowd-pleasing and eye-catching desserts!

A simple yet festive dessert that’s always a hit is Red Velvet, White and Blueberry Dessert Trifles.

S’mores Brownies are a summer thyme favorite. Rich chocolatey brownies are topped with jumbo toasty marshmallows!!

Cookies? Brownies? Can’t decide which to make? This decadent dessert combines chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, caramel sauce and brownies. I know!! These Chocolate Chip & Oreo Caramel Brownies are a game changer.

Banana Upside Down Cake will be ready, start to finish, in one hour.  Therefore it will be the most celebrated hour you’ve spent when your family takes their first bite.  Sweet and amazing.

Ice cream will always be a summer favorite and these Dusty Miller Sundaes are heavenly!

Who knew that cobbler outranked cake? It’s true and this Blackberry Buttermilk Cobbler is quick and easy to make and your family will love you for it!

This Red, White & Blue Holiday Dessert Trifle is a crowd pleaser. It’s bursting with bright fresh flavors from the berries, with sweet pudding and whip cream, and some secret ingredients too.

~ Picnic Salads & Side Dishes ~

Stuck on which picnic perfect sides to bring to the next neighborhood gathering? Here are a dozen or so no-fail recipes that everyone will love so that you can enjoy the party too!

The farmers markets are beginning to burst with local produce. And that means we need to make this Zucchini, Summer Squash & Tomato Gratin. This beautiful dish sings of summer.

Never underestimate the power of potato salad. Your friends and family will thank you over and over again for making a big batch of Homestyle Potato Salad!! Guaranteed!

When corn on the cob is the abundant ingredient, make a batch of Fresh Cream-Style Corn. You’ll be serving up a spoonful of comfort that everyone will love.

I’m a deviled egg fan! Big fan of the classic preparation too. But sometimes you just want to change it up a bit and Guacamole Deviled Eggs {with Crispy Bacon} are just the ticket!

Chopped Mediterranean Salad is bursting with color and crunch and beautiful flavors! This salad travels well and is happy on any bbq buffet!

These Zephyr Squash Refrigerator Pickles are so simple to make and delicious to eat!

Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere! Your guests will beg for this Tomato, Cheddar & Basil Pie recipe.

Every good summer thyme party needs a Picnic Perfect Macaroni Salad.

Something special happens when the warm orange vinaigrette meets the sliced peaches and berries.  Something really special.  This wonderful Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad is sweet and sexy enough to be served as dessert.

It might be time to change up your coleslaw game?! This Apple Fennel Slaw {with Orange Cumin Dressing} has so many wonderful fresh flavors.

The ingredients in this refreshing Asparagus & Melon Salad {with Crispy Prosciutto} are so summery and bright.

This Caribbean Couscous Salad is inspired by the refreshed bright feeling a vacation or long holiday weekend brings to your soul.

Warm German Potato Salad is the perfect picnic side dish. The bacon dressing is out of this world!

Chopped Italian Submarine Salad has all those familiar Italian sub flavors that the whole family will love!

~ Perfect Burgers, Dogs & Sandwiches ~

Here are a few of our favorite grilling & chilling main dish recipes.

Elevate your backyard BBQ with a pot of Hot Dog Chili! Hot Diggity Dog!

Thinking of changing up your go-to burger? This super juicy Salmon Burger may be just what you’re looking for.

Growing up in New England, the classic Lobster Roll was always welcome at summer gatherings.

Feeding a crowd? Make up a batch of these Cheeseburger Sliders and watch them disappear!

Slather your juicy burger with Homemade Pimento Cheese, Bacon and Caramelized Onions and you’ve got an Isle of Palms Burger that everyone will want to sink their teeth into!

Even your dogs deserve an upgrade. Have you tried Spiral Cut Hot Dogs? They’re perfect for pairing with fun toppings like Mac ‘n Cheese, Bourbon Peaches, Chili & Cheese, or Southern Chow Chow.

Greek Chicken Burgers are packed with Mediterranean flavors like feta, lemon, and garlic. Your be the talk of the neighborhood when you serve this kicked up burger.

Make sure your Burger & Hot Dog Bar has all the fixings to make Chicago Style Hot Dogs!

You’ll be surprised how a great big sandwich can satisfy a crowd. The classic Muffuletta Sandwich is great for picnics and be made a day ahead.

~ Summer Thyme Sippers ~

These cocktails and refreshments will quench your thirst and please your tastebuds.

These chilled Lemony Thyme Sweet Tea Cocktails are so smooth, remember summer thyme ‘Sipper’….nice and easy.

This refreshing Rum Runner Cocktail will transport you to the islands or your favorite pool-side lounger!

Nothing says summer like fresh Georgia peaches and lemonade. Lemony Thyme Peach Lemonade is full of fresh bright flavors.

Piña Colada anyone? Oooo, don’t mind if I do!

The Azalea Cocktail is as beautiful as the 13th green at Augusta National. Gin, lemon, pineapple and a splash of grenadine swirl together for a thirst quenching sipper.

Wow on so many levels.  Have you had grilled pineapple?  Turned your nose up at gin?  Questioned fresh herbs in a cocktail?  If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions…. meet Gin & Tonic {with Grilled Pineapple and Lemony Thyme}…she’ll change your mind.

We can’t get enough peach recipes as we move into summer. This Malted Peach Frappe is a winner!

Happy Holiday from our family to yours!! May your weekend be filled with good food, good company, and good times! xo Libby

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I mean shoes off, feet up, summer breeze blowing in your hair. Are you with me? This light and fruity sipper is gentle enough for brunch. It’s perfect to share with friends. Pretty enough for the front porch yet begs for the backyard!

Use your favorite fruits of the season with a bottle of nice crispy white wine. Adding a few other flavor enhancers like vodka, simple syrup, and a sprig or two of lemony thyme (or your favorite fresh herb) add complexity.

Fresh strawberries, peaches, cherries, pineapple, and lemon get a little tipsy in a nice soak of chilled vodka, white wine and a splash of simple syrup.

If you can give the fruit at least two hours your Summer Thyme Sangria will will take on the beautiful fruit flavors. You can use any combination of berries and stone fruit that you love.

Step 1

Our summer sangria begins with a simple syrup. You combine equal parts water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then whisk to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool before using.

Simple syrups are another wonderful way to infuse layers of flavor. Just add herbs, aromatics, fruit or even spices to the sugar water while boiling. I’ve made vanilla, cranberry, ginger, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Once your fruit has had time to hang out and chill with the white wine and vodka, it’s ready to serve. This white sangria is so smooth and delicious! It’s the perfect pool-side sipper, backyard bbq batch-cocktail, and weekend brunch beverage.

Step 3

Don’t forget to put out a few finger foods. Our Roasted Golden Beet Hummus with Flatbread Crackers were the perfect pre-dinner nibbles.

How do you ease into the weekend? Favorite summer cocktails and mocktails? I’d love for you to comment below. Don’t forget to follow us @LemonyThyme on Instagram and Facebook!

All my best,
xo Libby

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Summer Thyme Sangria

Summer Thyme Sangria is so smooth and delicious! It's the perfect pool-side sipper, backyard bbq batch-cocktail, and weekend brunch beverage.

Course Cocktail

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Refrigeration Time 2 hours hours

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 lemon thinly sliced
• 1 peach sliced
• 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
• 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup simple syrup more or less to taste
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 750 ml bottle white wine
• fresh lemony thyme sprigs optional garnish

Instructions

• Prepare simple syrup by combining equal parts water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisk to dissolve sugar. Cool before using.
• Combine all recipe ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve chilled with lemony thyme sprigs (optional).

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Startbuck’s drive thru speaker: “There’s a nationwide shortage of oat milk…

….and brown sugar.”

Me: What on earth??

Could this be true and if so, why?!!

So I ordered the Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso instead.

It was good, but no where near as tasty as the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.

The Oat Milk

Apparently when Starbucks rolled out their new Iced Coffee creations a couple months back they underestimated their popularity.

There are reports that a widespread shift to plant-based diets has created an increase in demand for non-dairy milk. In this case oat milk, but the particular shortage mentioned was for OAT-LY! brand.

Trust me, I didn’t waste any time on my mission to source the ingredients needed to make Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso at home.

Imagine my delight when I found a long row of oat milk readily available at the market for just such a need.

The oat milk is one of the star ingredients in this iced coffee.

Having tried both, I actually prefer Califia brand over OAT-LY!, it’s much creamier. It’s creamy full texture and oatmeal-like flavor pairs really nicely with the remaining ingredients.

But you do you.

Just be sure to choose an unsweetened Oatmilk. PS. try Oat Milk poured over your favorite granola/cereal. It’s delicious!

The Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

The next key flavor in this iced coffee comes from the brown sugar simple syrup. You make it from equal parts water and brown sugar aka ‘simple’ syrup.

One cup of each will yield enough simple syrup to make 12 grande Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.

Bring the water to a boil, add the brown sugar, whisk to combine, return to a boil to dissolve sugar, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.

For the Espresso

For a grande (16 ounce) Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso you’ll need 3 shots (or 3 ounces) of espresso.

The Starbucks website says they use a blonde espresso, which you can find at local retailers. But I say use your favorite espresso that’s available for your type of coffee maker.

Tips

When I’m making Iced Coffees, I like to cool down my brewed coffee before adding it to the ice so it doesn’t become too diluted.

For this recipe, combine 3 ounces of espresso, 1 ounce of brown sugar simple syrup, and 1/8~1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (the 3rd star ingredient) in a jar with a lid and shake, shake, shake.

Shaking is the key to incorporating the cinnamon flavor throughout the drink (not just a sprinkle on top).

Pour the sweetened cinnamon espresso into a tall glass of ice, then top with oat milk and stir to combine.

Grab yourself a straw and prepare to be delighted.

The warm familiar flavors of creamy oat milk with the brown sugar syrup and aromatic cinnamon scream fresh baked oatmeal cookies.

I’m on my second batch of simple syrup in three days, which tells you precisely how much I (and my friends & family) love Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.

I have a standing monthly coffee date with a friend (and former colleague). Today is Earth Day so we decided to take it to the woods for a nice 3 mile hike.

Much to her delight I made us two Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espressos and had them in a cooler waiting for us when we were done. I got two thumbs up on this one!!

I’d love for you to comment below. Your feedback is so important to me (and keeps me seriously motivated). Don’t forget to follow us @LemonyThyme on Instagram and Facebook! And check out our Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso video on TikTok!

xo Libby

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Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

The warm familiar flavors of creamy oat milk with the brown sugar syrup and aromatic cinnamon scream fresh baked oatmeal cookies.

Course Beverage

Servings 1

Calories 120kcal

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For the Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup water

For ONE Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

• 3 ounces espresso preferably cooled
• 1 ounce brown sugar simple syrup cooled
• 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsweetened oat milk or to fill glass

Instructions

For the Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

• Bring one cup of water to boil in a small saucepan. Add the brown sugar, whisk to combine, return to a boil to dissolve sugar, then remove from the heat and allow to cool. Yields 12 ounces.

For ONE Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

• In a jar with a lid (a 16 ounce mason jar works well) combine espresso, simple syrup and cinnamon. Shake well. Fill a tall glass 3/4 full of ice. Pour espresso mixture over ice, top with oat milk. Stir to combine.

Notes

For fun I calculated what this cost me to make at home.  Here’s the breakdown.

• $2.00 2-coffee pods/capsules
• $0.06 1 ounce brown sugar simple syrup
• $0.01  1/8 tsp. cinnamon
• $0.30 1/2 cup OAT-LY! oat milk

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$2.37 for a Grande Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

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vs. Starbucks grande @$5.95

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A Negroni is stirred over ice (not shaken). And served with a twist or slice of orange.

It’s well known for its lovely color and perhaps less known for it’s colorful history.

The day we enjoyed these two beauties was the same day the temperature broke 80 degrees. We had planted our spring flower beds, spread 15 bags of mulch and raked a mountain of leaves.

We were hot and we were thirsty!

When these two glasses appeared one the top of our fence, it was like a cool breeze swept over our patio.

Love Thy Neighbor

Ms. Pat moved into the house next door late in 2019. We had only met once or twice before covid swept the nation and socializing with friends and neighbors virtually stopped.

As a family we found ourselves looking for ways to remain positive and keep the kids engaged. We turned to chalk art and used the streets of our neighborhood as our canvas. We carried our buckets of chalk from one end of our community to the other, stopping randomly to spread a little cheer.

t was Ella’s flower garden chalk drawing in front of Ms. Pat’s house, complete with a picture of her dog Remy, that started our friendship.

There is a fence between our two backyards. Most conversations are had peering sideways through one of the diamond shaped openings.

And They Will Love You Back

There’s just enough of a shelf at the top of the fence to perch a bowl of Paella or a loaf of hot baked bread or a slice of the most delicious white coconut cake or two Negroni Cocktails.

Ms. Pat is pretty particular about her Negroni Cocktail and after sipping these deliciously refreshing libations, who am I to question?

There is the classic bitter yet smooth flavor, but with deep fruity notes balanced by the sweet orange and vermouth and an almost herby finish.

She prefers Bombay Sapphire gin, Rosso Vermouth, and Cappelletti over Compari and also only uses fresh sweet oranges.

You do not shake, only stir this cocktail. And you serve over fresh ice with a beautiful slice of the sweet orange.

Cheers!

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Pat’s Negroni Cocktail

This Negroni has the classic bitter yet smooth flavor, but with deep fruity notes balanced by the sweet orange and vermouth and an almost herby finish.

Course Cocktail

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 part Gin Pat prefers Bombay Sapphire
• 1 part Italian Sweet Vermouth Pat prefers Rosso Sweet Vermouth
• 1 part Compari Pat prefers Cappelletti
• 1 sweet orange cut into slices

Instructions

• Combine liquors into a glass and stir (do not shake). Pour into ice filled glasses. Squeeze one slice of orange into each glass, then garnish with separate orange slice.

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Nothing sings summer quite like fresh juicy peaches. Pairing the sweet peaches with ginger simple syrup introduces a lovely depth of flavor you’ll really enjoy.

I LOVE Mojitos!!

As we head into Labor Day Weekend, for some this will mark the end of summer. Not the case here in the Peach State however, where summer will carry us well into October. So while we’re still hanging on to sunny skies and juicy peaches let’s sip on a Peach Mojito shall we?!!

Mojitos are quite simple and easy to make.

The Classic Mojito contains fresh mint, lime wedges, and simple syrup that are muddled together then topped with white rum and a splash of club soda.

So crisp and refreshing…and kind of begging for some flavor inspiration in my humble opinion. My Mojitos typically include mint and lime, but then I like to add another fresh seasonal fruit like peaches, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, cranberries, grapefruit…..

Then comes the simple syrup.

Perhaps the easiest way to infuse a layer of flavor that will delight your taste buds. For this recipe I simply add sliced fresh ginger to my sugar water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Once strained and cooled it’s ready to flavor your Peach Mojito or stir into iced tea or drizzle over pound cake.

The key to a good Mojito is all in the muddling (don’t worry if you don’t own a muddler, the end of a wooden spoon works well in a pinch). Muddling extracts all the juice and flavor from the fresh mint (or herbs of choice), lime wedges and seasonal fruit pieces. I add the simple syrup before muddling so the flavors marry nicely.

Then a nice shot of rum is poured into an ice filled glass (or not – these are quite delicious as Mojito Mocktails), topped with the muddled juices and a splash of club soda. With all the flavored sparkling waters on the market shelves we subbed bubbly peach water for the club soda. It was peachy perfection!!

It has been the summer of peaches for us! Perhaps because we’re home more and not traveling, we find ourselves at a local farmers market most every weekend. And when the peaches are this gorgeous how can you not bring home a sack full. You may recall a little Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Glazed Grilled Peach recipe we shared – before summer is officially over we’ll be sipping on a cocktail version of this recipe. I’m thinking a Grilled Peach Bacon Old-Fashioned ;)

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. We’re planning to spread some chalk art cheer throughout our neighborhood, while sipping on Peach Mojitos! May your labors of love bring you joy. Cheers!

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All my best, Libby

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Peach Mojito {with Ginger Simple Syrup}

Pairing the sweet peaches with ginger simple syrup introduces a lovely depth of flavor you'll really enjoy.

Course Drinks

Servings 2

Ingredients

For the Ginger Simple Syrup

• 1 2-inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water

For the Peach Mojito

• 1 fresh peach
• 1 lime
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves + two sprigs for garnish
• 4 ounces white rum
• 1 can peach sparkling water or club soda

Instructions

For the Ginger Simple Syrup

• In a small saucepan, simmer water, sugar, and fresh ginger for 10 minutes. Strain into a glass jar and cool.

For the Peach Mojito

• Cut half of the lime into circles and the other half into wedges. Cut half the peach into half-round slices and the other half into small chunks.
• In a tall glass, add 3-4 lime wedges, 6-8 fresh mint leaves, the peach chunks, 2 ounces simple syrup and muddle until juices are released from lime and peach.
• Fill two glasses with ice, add a lime round or two and a couple peach slices to each glass. Top each with 2 ounces of rum, half of muddled fruit mixture, and a splash of sparkling water (or to taste). Garnish with peach, lime and fresh mint sprig. Cheers and Enjoy!

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This cocktail dates back to the end of WWII when whiskey was in tight supply and liquor vendors insisted bar owners buy multiple cases of rum to each case of whiskey.

An overabundance of rum forced establishments to get creative and it was then that the Hurricane Cocktail was born.

Served from a “Hurricane” glass named and shaped after hurricane lamps. A souvenir hurricane glass (or two) come in handy when making this cocktail at home.

A combination of light and dark rums, passion fruit juice, orange juice, squeeze of lime, and grenadine syrup is served over ice in a tall ‘Hurricane’ glass. This drink is sweet like fruit punch and packs a punch too with generous amounts of rum. Cheers!

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Hurricane Cocktail

This drink is sweet like fruit punch and packs a punch too with generous amounts of rum. Cheers!

Course Drinks

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 4 ounces dark rum
• 4 ounces light rum
• 4 ounces passion fruit juice or pineapple juice
• 2 ounces orange juice
• 2 ounces fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce grenadine
• 1 ounce simple syrup optional
• orange slices and maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

• Fill two tall glasses with crushed ice. Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Pour into ice filled glasses. Garnish each with orange slice and maraschino cherry.

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What better way to celebrate than with a refreshing summery cocktail. The Painkiller Cocktail is a twist on Piña Colada flavors with dark rum, pineapple, orange and coconut finished with freshly grated nutmeg on top. A classic Tiki Drink every mixologist should have in their playbook.

We’ve come to love Tiki Bars, especially when you discover them in the most unexpected places, like hidden below the bustling streets of Chicago. Three Dots and a Dash, an underground tiki speakeasy, is a must visit if you’re lucky enough to be bar hopping in Chicago!

However, we were first introduced to The Painkiller Cocktail while vacationing in Key West. There was something about the laid-back vibe and relaxed island setting that paired quite nicely with this tropical rum drink.

Sitting in a courtyard sipping Painkillers while listening to the calypso sounds from the steel drums as colorful chickens strolled by without a care in the world.

The Painkiller Cocktail is made by combining dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut in an ice filled shaker. Shake vigorously then pour into a crushed ice filled highball glass. The drink is topped with freshly grated nutmeg and garnished with fresh orange and pineapple. It is so smooth and refreshing and sure to ease you into a good mood.

No worries. No cares. Life is good. Cheers!

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All my best,
xo Libby

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The Painkiller Cocktail

The Painkiller Cocktail is made by combining dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut in an ice filled shaker, topped with freshly grated nutmeg. This cocktail is so smooth and refreshing and sure to ease you into a good mood.

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rum navy or dark
• 4 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 ounce orange juice
• 1 ounce cream of coconut not coconut milk
• freshly grated nutmeg
• pineapple and orange wedges for garnish

Instructions

• Fill shaker with ice. Add rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut and shake vigorously. Strain into a ice filled highball glass. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg. Garnish with pineapple wedge. Cheers!

Notes

Cream of Coconut is not the same as Coconut Milk.  Look for Coco Lopez in your local markets with the cocktail mixers.

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Arguably, this may be the hottest trend to come out of covid cooking.

While everyone’s favorite coffee shops were struggling through the early months of the pandemic, caffeine enthusiasts took it upon themselves to whip up these easy-on-the-eyes frothy beverages.

I personally have been mesmerized by gorgeous Instagram photos of this coffee concoction for months.

I’ve read mixed reviews on both the Whipped Coffee process and the results.

The Coffee Police appear to have differing views on this made-at-home cup of java.

I get it.

There’s nothing sexy about the ingredient list (or the next three photos): instant coffee, sugar, hot water, and milk.

The Ingredients

Equal parts (2 Tablespoons for two servings) of instant coffee, sugar and boiling water are whipped until frothy. Just like making whipped cream without the cream.

The Process

It’s quite amazing to me how fluffy these simple ingredients become with a good whisking!

The whipped coffee is creamy and sweet and eye-opening strong before it’s spooned into iced milk.

The Results

And to me, that’s where the magic begins.

They say (I’m not sure who they collectively is, but I for one am part of this revered group) – we say you eat with your eyes first and I do believe that is the magic of Whipped Coffee.

It’s stunning, especially when the morning light peaking through your side window illuminates the shades of milk & coffee.

As for the taste, I LOVED my cup of Whipped Coffee!!

Seriously loved it.

Admittedly I am not a coffee snob and I do enjoy milk and sugar in coffee, so for me this was such a treat.

Super creamy, moderately sweet when stirred into the milk and enough caffeine for me to type up this blog post in all of about 10 minutes.

So if there is anyone else out there who hasn’t tried whipped coffee, go ahead, give it a try. If nothing else, you’ll love the way she looks :)

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All my best,
xo Libby

Pin It For Later

If you’re interested here’s an article I found called A Dive Into the Disputed History of Dalgona.

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As we head into summer and backyard BBQ’s, there’s a good chance we’ll find ourselves with half a watermelon taking up way too much space in the Frigidaire. 

I did.  Water-melon.  Water.  Flavored water. 

Do you see where I’m headed?

I took an average sized watermelon and cut half of it into glorious wedges.  Wedges are always a favorite with my family.

The other watermelon half sat in my fridge for a few days. Until eventually a decision was made.  We’re turning you into juice. 

The rosemary idea came from Shelby.  Her new issue of Vegetarian Times had an article about pairing Watermelon & Rosemary.  I was sold.

This juice is super easy to make.  Blend watermelon chunks until smooth.  Strain through a medium mesh sieve to remove some of the pulp.  Pour into a pitcher, add a sprig of fresh rosemary and allow to hang out in the fridge for a couple hours. 

Two words – delicious and refreshing!

I infused the Watermelon Rosemary Juice with strawberries and kiwi (think sangria). The result was a second batch with a completely different flavor profile! I took a jug full to the office to {Share the Love}. 

They loved it. 

I will never look at leftover watermelon as a burden again.  Just juice it up.

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Rosemary Watermelon Juice

Course Beverage

Servings 8

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1/2 a watermelon cubed (about 8 cups of large cubes)
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 6 strawberries hulled and quartered, optional
• 2 kiwi fruit peeled and sliced, optional

Instructions

• Working in batches, blend the watermelon cubes until pureed. Pour liquid through a medium mesh strainer to remove some of the pulp.
• Pour the juice over the rosemary sprig and refrigerate for several hours.
• Add the strawberries and kiwi fruit for an additional flavor boost.
• Yields about 2 quarts of juice.

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We recently had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Chattanooga, TN.

What a fantastic town!

Straddling the Tennessee River with sweeping views, Chattanooga has the right mix of adventure, culture, good eats (and drinks), nightlife, history, and natural beauty (aka sunrises that are worth getting up for).

Did I mention that Chattanooga has one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges, placed precisely between the early-morning sunrises and end-of-day sunsets.

You all know I’m a sucker for fresh herbs. So when fresh basil is muddled with cucumber…my hand is raised high.

This cocktail has the right combination of fresh bright flavors.

When it comes to describing these two liquors, who better than the brands themselves.

“Meet the delightfully peculiar Hendrick’s Gin – a most unusual premium gin distilled in Scotland with curious, yet marvellous, infusions of cucumber & rose.”

Paired with “St-Germain, the new elderflower liqueur created in the artisanal French manner from freshly-picked hand-picked elderflower blossoms.”

Now add freshly muddled cucumber and basil leaves, a touch of simple syrup, a squeeze of fresh lemon & lime juice – shaken with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass.

This Cucumber Basil Martini is Summer Thyme Sipping perfection!

Cheers to the weekend!

And to a time when we can all move freely about the country!!

Until then, I’ve shared a couple extra pics from Chattanooga below.

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Cucumber Basil Martini

You all know I'm a sucker for fresh herbs, so when fresh basil is muddled with cucumber my hand is raised high.

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 3-4 slices cucumber skin on is fine
• 3-4 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1 ounce St-Germain Liqueur
• 2 ounces Hendrick's Gin
• 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice about 1/2 ounce
• 1 squeeze fresh lime juice about 1/2 ounce
• ice to shake
• fresh basil and cucumber to garnish

Instructions

• Chill cocktail/martini glass. Muddle the cucumber and fresh basil in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake until well chilled. Pour through a fine strainer into cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber and piece of fresh basil. Enjoy!

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