3 Fun Frozen Summer Cocktails to Spice Up Any Party

May15
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

“In the summertime when the weather’s hot……” That’s right. Summer is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about frozen drinks. Of course, some frozen drinks can be a bit high in calories. Take the classic pina colada, for example. Pina coladas can be loaded in fat and calories. Thankfully, you don’t have to consume 1,000 calorie drinks this summer. Here are three frozen cocktail recipes that won’t go straight to your hips.

Light Pina Coladas

Pina coladas have been a summer favorite for decades. Heck, there’s even a few songs about them. However, they are absolutely loaded with fat and calories. However, this recipe is much healthier for those of you who are counting liquor calories. By substituting the cream of coconut with coconut milk, you’ll save several grams of fat and hundreds of calories. READ MORE »

Posted in Recipes - Tagged , , , , ,

What Foods Go Best with Red Wine?

May03
2012 Written by Debbie

You may know which wine you enjoy, but still be lost when it comes to pairing it with food. If you’re partial to red wine there are a number of delicious foods you can pair with it. While many people think of red meat, there are several other foods that go well with sweet or full-bodied red wines. Here are just a few foods you should consider pairing with your favorite red wines.

Steak and Other Red Meat

A full-bodied red wine pairs perfectly with steak and other red meats. Whether you’re serving prime rib for the holidays or having a grilled steak for dinner, red wine is an excellent choice. In fact, red meat is the first thing people suggest when discussing red wine. READ MORE »

Posted in Red Wine - Tagged , , ,

GalTimeTV Shares Healthier Cocktail Recipes

May01
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

We already know that alcohol and wine calories can make your weight loss goals hard to achieve. The trick, at the end of the day, is to make sure you’re drinking in moderation and to make healthier, lower-calorie choices.

This video from GalTimeTV proves just that. It compares several drinks and challenges you to guess which is better for you. You’ll probably be a bit surprised!

Posted in Recipes

What Foods Go Best with White Wine?

Apr18
2012 Written by Debbie

The crisp, refreshing taste of white wine is perfect on its own, but there are also a number of dishes that pair beautifully with white wine. The general rule says that white wine should be paired with white meats, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to chicken and pork. Whether you enjoy seafood or Alfredo, white wine can be paired with many of your favorite meals. Here are just a few of the best foods to pair with white wine.

Seafood

Many types of seafood are light in flavor. Whether you’re serving a shrimp scampi or grilled flounder, white wine is your best bet. The crisp flavor works well with the light flavor and flaky texture of many varieties of seafood. In fact, many seafood dishes are prepared using white wine, in which case you should pair the dish with the wine you used in the cooking process. These types of dishes are great for those who are conscious of food and wine calories, too, as seafood is usually lower in calories than other types of food. READ MORE »

Posted in White Wine - Tagged , , ,

Does Beer Make Men Smarter?

Apr16
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

Over the weekend we came across a report from 9News out of Chicago. Apparently a group of researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago got together to do a small study about whether or not drinking beer could make people smarter.

Someone actually thought this was research-worthy? READ MORE »

Posted in Beer Health Benefits - Tagged ,

Top 10 Drinking Countries

Mar29
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

While some of America’s college students would leave you wondering how it is possible for the United States to not be on this list, we thought we’d share this sweet infographic outlining the top 10 drinking countries in the world. Alcohol is apparently more popular in certain places than you may have originally imagined. Apparently some of these people aren’t as worried about liquor calories as others. Enjoy the fun facts!

Posted in Infographics - Tagged , ,

Rocky’s Low-Cal Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Mar24
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

The warm weather is apparently here and the summer holidays will be here before you know it. Don’t let all of those beers and iced, fruity beverages drag your diet down with all of the extra alcohol calories. In this video, Rocky shows you how to make an incredible low-calorie cocktail with simple mixers – water and Crystal Lite. She also adds some tips for how to control your alcohol intake in social settings where you may be more conscious of over-indulging due to social pressure. Check it out!

Posted in Recipes - Tagged , , , ,

3 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Mar14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

St. Patrick’s Day is well known for it’s green beer, but what about something more interesting? Why bore your guests with the same old drinks, when you could serve something fun? Whether it’s a Pot of Gold Martini or Irish Coffee with a Twist, these are cocktails that are fun, delicious and very Irish.

Pot of Gold Martini

Imagine a golden martini, shimmering in the glass. It’s a much more elegant idea that a pint of green beer. Best of all, it’s easy to make and your guests will get a kick out of the clever name. Of course, because we’re trying to be authentic, you will need to purchase an Irish whiskey to complete the recipe. READ MORE »

Posted in Recipes - Tagged , , ,

St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in NYC

Mar07
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

Many people belly up to the bar on St. Patrick’s Day for a glass of green beer, but why visit just one bar when you could visit several? The St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl is taking place this year between Friday March 16th and Sunday March 18th in New York City and it promises to be the biggest St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl the city has ever seen. Interested? Let’s take a closer look at what the St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl is all about and how much you’ll have to pay to participate.

What Is the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl?

Imagine hitting the best bars in New York City and getting beer at incredible prices. That’s exactly what the St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl is all about. Yep, it’s a three-day event that is all about drinking some of the best beers the city has to offer, but how much does something like this cost? READ MORE »

Posted in Entertaining - Tagged , , ,

Healthy Bloody Mary

Feb27
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Debbie

We often joke about starting the morning with an old fashioned Bloody Mary, but let’s face it – grabbing the closest and fastest ingredients on the store shelf does not make for the healthiest of drinks.

This version of the Bloody Mary is healthier because it uses all fresh ingredients (you can even go as far as making your own fresh tomato juice). The fresh ingredients cut down on the added sugar and sodium and leave you with a refreshing cocktail. Check it out:

Posted in Recipes - Tagged , , ,
« Older Entries