Kiwi Strawberry Spice Smoothie

2 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut in half
1 prganic apple, cored and roughly chopped
10 strawberries, stem and top peeled off
dash of cinnamon powder

Tip:  If you’re using organic fruits then it’s a good idea to leave the peel on as it contains lots of vitamins and nutrients.  If you’re using non-organic fruits, then it may be best to peel them before using.

Blend all the fruit until smooth and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.
Cinnamon has been shown to help control blood sugar levels, which is great for avoiding energy slumps.

Fruit Facts:

Kiwi is a power food with tons of nutrients and has been shown to help protect the heart too. The pectin in apples may help lower cholesterol levels – as the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Strawberries provide a good source of antioxidants

International Coffee Recipes

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International Coffee Recipes

If you’re a coffee drinker and looking for new ways to spice up one of your favorite beverages, try considering some of these international recipes that present both interesting and tasty combinations:

Turkish Coffee

3/4 cup of water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground Coffee
1 cardamom pod

1) Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.

2) Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from the heat.

3) Add the coffee and cardamom.

4) Stir well and return to heat.

5) When the coffee foams up – remove from the heat and let grounds settle.

6) Repeat twice more, pouring into cups – allowing the grounds to settle before drinking.

Mexican Spiced Coffee

3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
6 cloves
6 julienne slices of orange zest
3 cinnamon sticks
6 tablespoons of coffee (NOT instant)

1) In a large saucepan, heat six cups of water with the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves over moderately high heat until the mixture becomes hot. Make sure not to let the mixture boil.

2) Add the coffee, bringing the mixture to a boil.

3) Allow it to boil for three minutes, making sure to stir it on occasion.

4) Strain the coffee through a fine sieve and serve in coffee cups with orange zest.

Irish Coffee

1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup to 1 cup of strong black coffee
1 1/2 ounces of Irish whiskey
Whipped Cream

1) Dissolve the sugar in black coffee within an Irish coffee glass or a heat-resistant, non-metallic glass, cup or mug. Make sure not to use a glass that possesses a metallic trim.

2) Heat the ingredients (uncovered) in a microwave oven for one to two minutes or until the mixture becomes hot.

3) Stir in the Irish whiskey.

4) Carefully float a spoonful of whipped cream on top.

Gaelic Coffee

Freshly made black coffee
Scotch whiskey
Demerara (raw brown) sugar
Heavy cream (whipped until thick)

1) Pour the coffee into a warmed glass.

2) Add the whiskey and sugar to taste. Stir well.

3) Pour some lightly whipped cream into the glass over the back of a teaspoon.

Canadian Coffee

1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
1/2 cup of rye whiskey
3 cups of coffee (hot, black, and double strength)

Topping:
3/4 cup of whipping cream
4 teaspoon of pure maple syrup

1) To make the topping, whip the cream with maple syrup – just until soft mounds form. Set aside.

2) Divide the maple syrup and whiskey among four warmed heatproof glass mugs or goblets.

3) Pour in the coffee to one inch of the top.

4) Lastly, spoon topping over coffee.

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1/2 cup frozen, slightly thawed raspberries
1/2 cup frozen, slightly thawed strawberries
1 cup apple juice or white grape juice

Using a blender, add all of the ingredients and puree until completely blended. To make the drink thinner you can add more juice or if you need to thicken it add more fruit.

If desired, garnish with cherries.

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