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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

I went on a search earlier this summer. I have had several kidney stones and was researching the best home remedies. Come to find out Lemonade is great. It’s been a staple in our fridge all summer long.

It’s so easy and just has 3 ingredients. It’s perfectly sweet and makes a great summer drink for BBQs and parties (or with Titos).

Let’s us know what you think!

LEMONADE INGREDIENTS:

• 6 to 8 - Lemons - Fresh lemons are essential to get that fresh-squeezed taste. Depending on your size of lemons, you will need about 6 to 8 lemons.

TIP: 6 to 8 medium size lemons will get you about 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice.

• 2 Cups - Granulated Sugar - White granulated sugar. This is how you will make your simple syrup.

• 5 Cups - Water - This really depends on how sweet you like your lemonade.

• Juicer

• Mixing Bowl

• Sauce Pan

• Wooden Spoon

• Pitcher

HOW TO MAKE LEMONADE

STEP 1: Make Simple Syrup - Add sugar and 2 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and then cool to room temperature.

STEP 2: Juice Your Lemons - Well this is pretty self explanatory.

STEP 3: Combine Syrup and Lemon Juice - Add more water, taste, until you get the right sweetness.

STEP 4: Chill & Serve Cold



STRAWBERRIES RECIPES

Strawberries are a staple in our house no matter the season! Here are a few of our favorite recipes.

STRAWBERRIES AND JUICE

INGRIDENTS

• Carton of Fresh Strawberries

• 1/2 Cup - Stevia

• 1/2 Cup - Honey - We mix up the brands but just your favorite local honey.

• Paring Knife

• Mixing Bowl

• Mixing Spoon

STRAWBERRY STEPS:

STEP 1: Wash Berries, Take Tops Off, Slice, and Put in Mixing Bowl

STEP 2: Mix Berries with Stevia - I usually less than a 1/2 cup. Depending on the season of the strawberries and how sweet they are. In the middle of winter… you are going to need the 1/2 of cup

STEP 3: Mix in Honey - We usually just add a little.. mix it all together… and taste it.

This is perfect for your pound cakes or my daughter just loves a big bowl with some whipped cream

FREEZING STRAWBERRIES

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Paring Knife

• Large Mixing Bowl

• Large Spoon

• 1 Gallon of Strawberries

• Sugar (Yes… gasp - you need real sugar but see below for healthy fresh version)

• Fruit Fresh

STEPS:

STEP 1: Wash Berries, Take Tops Off, Slice, and Put in Mixing Bowl

STEP 2: Add Sugar - About 1/2 Cup to every 4 Cups of Berries

STEP 3: Put about 1/4 Cup of “Fruit Fresh”

STEP 4: Stir. Let stand stir every now and then until the juices forms

STEP 5: Put in the freezer bags and freeze.

These make the perfect winter snack, strawberries cobbler (my favorite), or thaw for your strawberry shortcakes.