When your friend gives you fresh lemons from her tree, you make, well…lemonade. (Isn’t it crazy how home-grown lemons get to be so huge and take on such funny shapes?) Now we know that you have a million things to do, and you don’t have time to stand over the stove and cook simple syrup […]
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Pomegranate Lemonade
We’re havin’ a heat wave! Time for some pomegranate lemonade. That’s right, it’s hot in Southern California. And it’s also pomegranate season. That means we need to use a little summer-meets-fall produce magic to help ourselves cool off. This sweet-tart pomegranate lemonade has just enough of a “zing” factor to perk you up after a […]
Orange-Ginger Lemonade is a Refreshing Treat
Got fresh produce from the farmers’ market? That means it’s a chance to make orange-ginger lemonade. Of course we’ve mentioned that on farmers’ market days we love to cook greens and make pesto. But we love doing fun things with the fruit as well – and that means more than just making mini-jitos. When we […]
Family Comfort Food at Lemonade Restaurant
When Lemonade restaurant opened up near us last year in Manhattan Beach, we were immediately drawn in by the vast array of brightly colored salads and entrees. There’s a salad for just about everyone, and the salad choices change seasonally. That means there’s something new and tasty just about every time you go in. But […]
A Healthier Birthday Party
It’s time to plan that next birthday party. Do you really want more chips, candy, and cake? This year, promise yourself you’re going to strive for a healthier birthday party. So…what’s on the menu? Our top five tips include: 1) Lots of crunch Fresh fruits, veggies, popcorn, whole-grain crackers, favorite cereals, and even nuts (but […]