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Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd
"I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon 'bowl' with a scalloped edge and...
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Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea
"I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...
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Blueberry Mojitos
"Blueberry and lime are two of my favourite flavours, so I added blueberries to my favourite mixed drink! This recipe...
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Cherry Limeade
"My guests enjoy this refreshing cherry-topped drink. It's just right on a hot southern summer evening. And it's pretty, too."...
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Cucumber Gin Smash
It doesn't get much more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top...
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Sunshine Lime Rickey
"This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favourite burger place. I even tried a version...
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Watermelon Margaritas
"Summer’s best flavours get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and...
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Strawberry Melon Fizz
"Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. That's how I came up with this recipe—I adapted it from recipes...
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Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water
A little bit of lavender goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it! This pretty combo screams...
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Nutty Hawaiian
"I came up with this tropical-tasting cocktail on a whim one day. Later, when my husband and I went to...
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Tropical Cooler
"With only four simple ingredients, this refreshing punch is easy to stir up in just 10 minutes. I served it...
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Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail
"This beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...
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Coconut Cold-Brew Latte
"Cold-brew lattes are all the rage at coffee shops, but they're so easy to make at home. This coconut cold-brew...
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Creamy Watermelon Smoothie
"I love this refreshing watermelon smoothie recipe and the bright, summery flavour. The key is to freeze the watermelon cubes...
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Bella Basil Raspberry Tea
"Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright colour and refreshing flavour to this grown-up iced tea. You’ll love the fun...
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Hibiscus Iced Tea
"This calorie and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy colour." —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Grapefruit Margarita
"When you add a drizzle of grenadine to your finished grapefruit margarita, it sinks to the bottom of the glass,...
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Blackberry Shrub
"Making a shrub recipe is a creative way to use up extra fruit all the way through Labour Day. We...
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Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush
"This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like...
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Blueberry Iced Tea
"I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. Serve this blueberry iced tea...
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Watermelon Spritzer
“Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day.” —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque,...
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Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
"Chill out with this delightful cooler, perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's a...
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30 Painless Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Diet
We hear all the time how important it is to add fibre to our diets. Here's how to plant more...
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How to Wash—and Dry—Lettuce Correctly
Here's the ultimate guide to preparing lettuce for maximum food safety. (Plus whether or not you need to give pre-washed...
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Cherry Cheese Blintzes
"These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...
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Rhubarb Cherry Pie
"As a young girl, I dreamed of being able to make pies like my mother. (Her rolling pin, which I...
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Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler
"Red Hots and canned cherries flavour this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when...
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Chocolate Chip-Cherry Chunk Cookies
"My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favourite parts of...
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Slow-Cooker Cherry Pear Buckle
"I added pears to my cherry cobbler recipe to create this delightful slow-cooked buckle. You could also add fresh summer...