Iced Tea Latte

I started switching out my coffee and lattes for a cooler option: an iced tea latte, to keep me cool during these hot summer months. And it changes things up a bit! And I make it right at home..

This is what I do (even though it may not be the oh so professional way..it still works):

Add your regular amount of instant coffee into your glass

Pour a teaspoon or two of boiled/half boiled water (just to dissolve the granules, sometimes I skip this step and the coffee dissolves into the milk. It all depends)

Fill the rest of the glass with low-fat milk - straight from the fridge

Add two to four drops of Vanilla essence (optional - I like the added flavor, you can also add some chocolate syrup if you want an iced mochachino..)

Add a couple ice cubes (also optional, I skip this when I'm lazy, or I know I'm going to finish the latte soon/it wont warm up)

Stir & Enjoy..

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Tell me, do you switch out your regular, warmer drinks to cooler versions for the summer?

Let me know if you try this recipe out (send me pictures)!

Jazz Up Your Lemonade

8 ways to Jazz-up your lemonade. 

In Dubai, and places like Australia, the good, outdoor-gatherings, good-weather-to-sit-outside, is still here for a bit before the extreme heat or winter (depending on your country) arrives. In the northern hemisphere this great outdoorsy, perfect-weather-for-a-BBQ is right around the corner.

So here are some tips on making the traditional lemonade you serve at these outdoor gatherings just a little extra special!

Enliven it with these ingredients:

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Take Ice-Cubes to the Next Level

 This is a great idea for entertaining, especially with the good weather this season,

for BBQs and get-togethers

Fill your ice trays almost all the way with water, leaving room for the water to rise once

you add your fruit.

Add a small piece of any fruit of your choice and freeze as normal.

Finally add the ice cubes to your punch or drink of choice!