Brazilian Limeade

A friend made this for a baby shower I hosted recently. It was delicious.

Serves 4

2 limes
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (I never really measure this. I just taste it)
3 cups of cold water
Ice

Wash limes thoroughly. I wash mine in a little dish soapy water to get all the wax and bacteria off. Cut off the hard ends and slice each lime in to 4-8 wedges (it depends how much you trust your blender). Place limes in a blender with the sugar and water, pulse 5 or so times. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or remove rinds. Then add sweetened condensed milk to taste. Serve over lots of ice.

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Ingredients:
2 c. sugar
5 c. water, divided
zest of one lemon
1 3/4 c. lemon juice (about six juiced lemons)

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1 c. water and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 min.

2. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. I usually add more water, enough to fill a 2 quart pitcher. Serve over ice.

Super Spinach Smoothie (Blended Salad)

Ingredients
4 oz. Water
1 c. Red Grapes
4 c. Fresh Spinach Leaves
3/4 c. Frozen Berries

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Serve cold and drink immediately. Drink will separate if left standing.

Daily Nutrients
Total fiber 50%
Vitamin A 75%
Vitamin C 100%
Vitamin E 25%
Thiamin 20%
Riboflavin 30%
Folate 60%
Vitamin B6 30%
Calcium 17%
Phosphorus 15%
Iron 25%
Potassium 30%