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Friday, March 27, 2009

YUMMY PINKS...


AND....I BELIEVE IT !!
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HAPPY PINK SATURDAY, hosted by BEVERLY at HOW SWEET THE SOUND
lots of PINK out there today..... be sure to stop by and see what Beverly has
to show us and leave her bloggy love with a comment.
Then, take a look at all the other PINK.....
and thanks so much for coming by to see mine!

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REMINDER PRAYER BALLOONS ,
Please pray for BEVERLY'S mother.

PLEASE PRAY FOR MORE and MORE and MORE SURVIVORS
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THIS is what I usually drink in the afternoons but....
I would MUCH rather have one of the following...
MUCH MUCH MUCH rather !!!*
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THESE PINK cold drinks looked so good to me,
I wanted to share them with you....
I have made the smoothies but not the others shown...
SOOOOO, make them at your own risk !
and WATCH OUT..
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they just may be HABIT FORMING !!!!*
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Just Peachy Smoothie

SERVINGS: 4 (1-cup servings)
2 cups sliced fresh peaches, nectarines, and/or apricots
1 cup fat-free milk
1 - 6-ounce carton peach fat-free yogurt with no-calorie sweetener
1 cup small ice cubes or crushed ice ...
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'course, you know we can use any fruit we like...
i love them made with strawberries, bananas and almonds....
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1. In a blender, combine fruit, milk, and yogurt. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Gradually add ice through hole in lid, blending until almost smooth. If desired, garnish each serving with fresh fruit. Makes 4 (1-cup) servings.
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Sparkling Red and Green Tea
Combine green tea, your favorite juice, and sparkling water for a refreshing take on iced tea.
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i can't wait to try this one! sounds devine to me....
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now this one....it looks "to die for" good...
chocolate stir sticks ?
Oh ! Honey....
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Start to Finish: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups frozen or fresh raspberries
3 Tbsp. raspberry liqueur or milk
1 Tbsp. seedless raspberry jam
2 cups raspberry or other berry gelato or ice cream
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped chocolate bars, crushed shortbread cookies, or chocolate wafer cookies
To top drink: Chocolate bars, shortbread cookies, or chocolate wafer cookies
Directions
1. Thaw raspberries, if frozen. Place 1 cup berries in blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Press puréed berries through fine-mesh sieve into bowl. Discard seeds. Add liqueur and jam to pureed berries; whisk until smooth.
2. For frappé, in blender or processor combine berry mixture, gelato, and milk. Cover and blend or process just until combined, stopping blender to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in chopped chocolate or crushed cookies.
3. Divide remaining berries and frappé between two chilled glasses. Top with chocolate or cookies. Serve with long-handled spoons. Makes 2 servings.
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it sounds so good, I can't stand it...
Grandkids are going to love these this summer...and Memaws, too!!
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HAPPY PINK to everyone!
XO bj
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"peace is seeing a sunset and knowing who to thank!
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*NOTE FROM Granddaughter, JESSICA, regarding OUR FIRST GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER....

"Yes, it's getting close! The due date is officially April 23, but we go to the doctor on Tuesday so that he can do an ultrasound to measure her. He said he wanted to see how big she's gotten and maybe consider inducing 2 weeks early, if it was needed. So I'm really anxious for the appointment, so we can kind of make a game plan. I kind of feel like it could be anytime now, so I'm trying to be ready for anything. "

WOO HOO !!

63 comments:

Stacey said...

What a fun pink post on Friday night! Your drinks and smoothy all look delicious! Looking forward to pictures of the new great grandbaby.

Deanna said...

Hi BJ!
Loved the pink drinks and the recipes!.

Can't wait till your Great Grandbaby arrives! How thrilled you must be....she is a lucky little baby to have you and Mr. Sweet Nothings as Great Grandparents!


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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday Deanna :D

Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...

Bj, Those pink smoothies looks so., yummy! Your grand-daughter is so pretty. I can't wait to see pictures of your great grandchild.
xoxoxo Terrie

Cass @ That Old House said...

Lovely pink post... but of course the MOST exciting pink news is the baby! Love those baby girls.... :-)

Best wishes... Cass

nikkicrumpet said...

Dang...now I'm craving one of those smoothies! I have heartburn from the barbeque chicken I made tonight....Yeah shocking that I cooked I know! Not so shocking that it gave me heartburn. A smoothie would for sure put out the fire! And YAY on the upcoming greatgrandbaby! Sounds like you're going to have a fun announcement soon!

niartist said...

Bj, I know this is gonna sound weird to a lot of people - but you have no idea how much I TRULY MISS Ozarka Water! LOL! They don't have it here, go figure - and it was my standby in Texas. Oh the day when I can have a cased shipped my way ...Have a great weekend!

Diane said...

The drinks look delish, but my favorite pink is yet to come.....that beautiful little Great Granddaughter!!!! Can't wait to meet her and I know you feel the same! What a lucky little sweetie she's going to be! Enjoy your smoothies!

Diane

Life on the Edge said...

I love that pillow! It says just what I think!

Oh those smoothies look so very good! I might be able to have one of those using all fat free ingredients!

Kady

xinex said...

The smoothies look so good. Perfect for the coming hot summer months. Thanks for sharing, BJ!...Christine

Adrienne said...

Hi BJ -
I love the Crystal Light Raspberry Ice! And the smoothies make my mouth water - I can almost taste them! Can't wait to meet your great granddaughter. You're going to have such fun with her!
~Adrienne~

SmilingSally said...

That will be the ultimate PINK thing when she arrives! Have a good Pink Saturday.

Bo said...

Hi BJ...How delicious these drinks sound! What an exciting time for you & your family waiting for your first great granddaughter...it won't be long now! Hugs, ;-) Bo

Cottage Contessa said...

Happy Pink Saturday BJ! How exciting becoming a Great- Grandmother! Wishing Jessica all the very best sweetie.
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

ksarra said...

Hi BJ, it makes me happy to see the love that you already feel for your new grandbaby. Your family is sooo lucky to have you! Your pink post looks yummy!

My name is Riet said...

LOve you pink post. Happy pink Saturday

Nancy said...

I'm on a smoothie kick right now. Will be back to try the pretty ones here. Happy Pink Saturday!

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi BJ!

What an incredible honor & blessing in life to be a great grandmother!! I'm so excited for you BJ!

ALL of your beverages look & sound sooo good! I want to try the sparkling teas for sure. Something I can have on my diet and feel like its a treat. I could treat myself to a smoothie once in a while too. Thanks for the recipes sweetie!

Have a grand weekend!

Hugs, Sherry

Samantha said...

Your pink drinks look simply delicious, what a lovely post.
Thanks for sharing, have a blessed PINK Saturday !

♥Mimi♥ said...

Thanks so much for the great post today. I just ♥ traveling from blog to blog...the photos, the crafts, the ideas...too fun!

What a treat, in all sense of the word, your entry was this week!

See you next week!

Unknown said...

Hi BJ,
The smoothie sounds great, and I agree Pink is an attitude! A great one at that!

I look forward to seeing that new grandbaby!

Anonymous said...

Oh yum. The smoothies are calling me lol. Would also love the one with the chocolate stick. Now who wouldn't want that? :-)

Congratulations on the baby! This is gonna be exciting for the whole family. And that baby is a blessed one cause when she comes, she'll have lots and lots of love waiting just for her :-)

Happy Pink Saturday!

Char said...

That all looks so good to me, thankyou for the recipes too. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

Linda's Blue Gate said...

Yummy pink.... how exciting about the baby..... what a wonderful blessed family that dear baby is coming into...
HUgs
Linda

dana said...

Happy Pink Sat, BJ!!

OMG--I love the looks of those Pink drinks! I just might have to mix one of 'em up!!!

Congrats on the soon arrival of your little Great Grand!! How exciting!

I loved the photo of 'The Girls'--our friends are such treasures!!!

Have a great weekend! L, Dana

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi BJ,
Happy Pink Day. Those drinks look so yummy. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed your PINK post!!! Thanks for sharing the yummy recipes and congrats on a soon to be new arrival!!!

Anonymous said...

Jean, the best part of your blog today was the phrase "seeing the sunset and knowing who to thank". That so reminded me of my little Grandmama who taught me to love all of God's creation; butterflies, birds, sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. She did not know she was helping to build the faith that would sustain me through many ordeals in this life. She's been gone many, many years, but I still miss her and her love for God and all of us. Thanks for reminding me of another of the many blessings I've had in my life. Enjoyed the rest of your blog as well, but this just struck a cord with me today.

Love you!
Martha

Loretta said...

Mmm...the drinks look yummy, and congrats on your upcoming great grandchild! Happy pink day!

Anonymous said...

Those drinks look soooooo delicious. I have my eye on the one with the chocolate. YUM.

We will be waiting to hear the news about the new Great Grandbaby...it's thrilling isn't it?

Happy Pink Saturday.

Kris

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM BJ, what a fun post again today..and YAHOO!! another grand for you girl...I have a baby shower to go to today for my grandson's wife due in May...this one a boy!! that will made 4 for me..one more due in Sept..My granddaughter Candace just lost hers..Very upsetting time for her and her DH..she was 3 months along...May you have a great weekend girl..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Andi said...

Hi BJ! When I clicked on your blog I was tickled "pink" to hear Brenda Lee singing "Sweet Nothin's". I love Brenda Lee and actually have her on my iPod and in my car so I sang right along.

Looking forward to pictures of that new grandbaby!

Hugs, Andi

Claudia said...

Happy Pink Saturday, BJ! I love all your pink drinks. Thank you for sharing those yummy recipes! Can't wait to hear about your new great-grandchild!

Terri Steffes said...

Looking divine, sweet BJ!

. said...

Happy pink day! Great post. I will have to try those recipes. Please visit my pink. at thevintagejournal.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Yum.. those smoothies look so good, thanks for the recipe. And lucky you, a great grandmother soon! So nice to meet you BJ!

Anonymous said...

Wow, that looks delicious. I want to make some....;-)

Happy Pink Saturday!

Chandy said...

Cool choices to share today! Happy Pink Saturday!

Lori Lynn said...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•´♥ HAPPY PINK SATURDAY ♥

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Trying to visit blogs between thunderstorms today (Spring is here) Happy Pink Saturday ~ Susan

Betty said...

As usual a very nice and interesting post, BJ. I love the pretty pink figurine. I'm like you in that I had much rather have one of those yummy looking drinks than water any day.

Betzie said...

Great PINK POST!!! Oh my, how exciting about the baby...she will LOVE PINK!
Love those yummy looking drinks too...nice to meet you!

~♥~ Monica S said...

Mmmmm those drinks looks so yummy!!

Liked the idea of tea,juice and sparkling water/soda... Mmmm sounds refreshing!

Monica

akawest said...

The smoothies look soooo yummy. I am hungry for dinner, but I think dessert sounds like more fun.

Tara said...

Great pink post! Congrats on your upcoming great grandchild's birth!

said...

Your pink drink theme is so creative!

Tootsie said...

great!!!! now I need a smoothie!

Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...

Great post! I love Crystal light.. oh... and a smoothie!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh, that last drink looks absolutely sinful! I think I'll have to try it! Best wishes with the new great grandbaby. I look forward to seeing pictures. laurie

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

The drinks look so good. That sweet little pink baby is going to be so exciting for all of you .

Kathleen Grace said...

That last drink recipe sounds like a winner! How wonderful to have a sweet spring baby to look forward to! Congratulations to the whole family:>)

Elaine said...

Those smoothies look yummy! My favorite pink drink is Starbuck's Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino.

Thanks for the recipes. I'm going to try them soon.

imjacobsmom said...

Mmmm! Thanks for the pinkie recipes! Such exciting news! Jacob's birthday is the 22nd! That would be a great date....Keep us posted. ~ Robyn

jeanne said...

Hello BJ, your pink is fab and so is your text. I love reading your posts. Out daughter and her family are here for spring break and my grands Cody and Caleb. Hooray.

Happy pink Sat. Best wishes in the up-coming great grand. How exciting BJ.

Love and hugs...Jeanne

The Raggedy Girl said...

Chocolate Stir Sticks, how fun! I loved all your pink post.

Roberta Anne

Marcela said...

Hi dear BJ
I can imagine how happy your little great grandbaby will be with you and your family :)
I hope you have a wonderful sunday!

Love
Marcela

Amy said...

Yummy! Those beautiful drinks are just too fabulous. Thank you for sharing the recipes too. I see a fancy pink drink in my future! Amy :)

Midlife Mom said...

I love all things pink! Those recipes sounds just scrumptious, I will try them! Bet you can't wait for that great grandbaby to get here! Oh what fun to spoil him/her! Have fun!!!

Back Through Time said...

I am liking your idea of pink!! Yummy pink for sure!
Hope you are having a great weekend
Michelle

Lisa said...

HI! Happy Pink Saturday! Love your red too! I'm signing up for flaunt your Red! This is too fun!

Hugs! Lisa

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

How pretty!! Bet you csn hardly wait to have another one to spoil!!!All the best bj!!!

Light and Voices said...

Anxiously awaiting those pictures of that great grandbaby. Set me up with one of those delicious looking smoothies please.
Joyce

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Gossamer Creations said...

Yummy looking smoothies, love the chocolate stir stick. Happy Pink Saturday (on Monday)
~Sue~