Something New for the Holidays by Armetta C. Landrum

‘Tis the Season to Stay Hydrated!

Splash into this Holiday Season … By Adding Natural Flavors to Your Water

“I am always trying to find new ways to enjoy water.  I’ve tried the following and I loved them all.  This is my holiday gift to you…drink up! “ Armetta Landrum

Five Creative Ways to Flavor Water

Water in the summer months is more important than ever. Because of the summer heat, we have a tendency to sweat more and even lose more water through our breath. The best way to prevent dehydration is to drink even when you are not thirsty. Thirst may be a sign that you are already dehydrated.

Basil and Blueberries

Rinse basil and blueberries under cool running water. Crush blueberries and place into a water pitcher. Leave the basil on the sprig and add to the water. Allow to sit for a few hours in the refrigerator. The longer it sits, the greater the taste. The infused water can keep up to three days and you may reuse the fruit by adding more water to the pitcher.

Cucumber and Mint

Rinse the mint and cucumbers under cool running water. Thinly slice the cucumbers and place into a water pitcher. The greater the surface area of the cucumbers, the quicker the water will be flavored. Leave the mint on the sprig and add to the water. Allow to sit for a few hours in the refrigerator. The longer it sits, the greater the taste. The infused water can keep up to three days and you may reuse the fruit by adding more water to the pitcher.

Watermelon

Cube the watermelon and place into a water pitcher. The greater the surface area of the fruit, the quicker the water will be flavored. Leave the mint on the sprig and add to the water. Allow to sit for a few hours in the refrigerator. The longer it sits, the greater the taste. The infused water can keep up to three days and you may reuse the fruit by adding more water to the pitcher.

Strawberries and Sugar-free Lemonade

Rinse strawberries under cool running water. Using a cheese grater, grate the strawberries into a water pitcher. Squirt in a few drops of sugar-free lemonade. You can use products like Crystal Light or Dasani Drops. For another alternative you can add thinly sliced lemons instead. Allow to sit for a few hours in the refrigerator. The longer it sits, the greater the taste. The infused water can keep up to three days and you may reuse the fruit by adding more water to the pitcher.

Infused Ice Cubes

Looking to keep cool? Add any well cut fruit and herb mix directly to your ice cube tray. Pour boiling water over; allow cooling before placing it into the freezer. By heating the water up before freezing it, it penetrates the fruit, vegetable, or herb to release the flavorful aromatic compound—giving you the most amount of flavor from each cube.

HAPPY DRINKING…WATER THAT IS!

 Looking for a Fast, Easy and Healthful Holiday Meal

This is it and it tastes great!

Spinach & Red Pepper Frittata

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

4 strips turkey bacon, diced

1 tsp each salt and pepper

1 cup loosely packed baby spinach, chopped

8 eggs

2 oz shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 F

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium high heat. Make sure skillet is oven safe.

Saute onion, bell pepper and turkey bacon until onions are translucent and turkey bacon is starting to crisp. Sprinkle salt and pepper and stir.

Add spinach and stir. Cook 30-60 seconds or until spinach starts to wilt.

Whisk and add eggs, moving pan around a bit for eggs to surround the pan evenly.

Sprinkle with cheese and move to oven for 8-10 minutes or until eggs look set.

Remove with hot pad and let cool before serving.

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