Keep Cool Over the Summer with Homemade Ice Lollies!

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For most of us, it’s the time of year when we tend to get a bit hot and bothered in the sunshine. There’s nothing better than cooling down in the summer heat, with a nice ice lolly or ice cream. Ice lollies can be a great and tempting snack on the way back from work or as a treat for your kids after school. We’ve come up with a recipe to combine healthy, delicious treats by making homemade yogurty ice lollies.

Interested? Read on!

Taste Testing the New McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie

By: Finance Foodie

The Mango Pineapple Smoothie, made using mango and pineapple purees, low-fat yogurt and ice, is  McDonald’s new addition to their Real Fruit Smoothie line. Due to my disappointment in the Strawberry Lemonade, I was slightly hesitant to try their newest summer drink. However, after a twenty minute walk outside in the sweltering afternoon sun, I was in desperate need of a respite from the heat -- and nothing screams "cool-off!" for me better than an ice cold smoothie.

New Summer Items Hit Panera Bread!

By: Finance Foodie

Fresh flavors, fresh ingredients and fresh takes on seasonal classics all signal that its summertime at Panera Bread. This commitment to freshness comes through in Panera’s summer menu specials: the Strawberry Poppyseed & Chicken Salad, the Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, the new Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, Seasonal Fruit Cups and Flower Cookies.

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Stuck on Food Stains? Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs to the Rescue!

"Rub a dub dub..."

Now that I am officially f-unemployed, I've been spending my freetime cooking and baking up a storm in my kitchen. Although making my own meals has been a super fun adventure (and much healthier to boot -- I've already lost two pounds!), I've definitely had a hard time motivating myself to clean up all the pots, pans and plates that get dirty in the process. Most of the time you'll find my kitchen sink filled with this: