5 Ingredients: Watermelon Refresher

Light watermelon refresher that is great for those hot sticky scorching days.

Today is international women’s day and I got these two quotes to share with you.

 “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” – Melinda Gates

“A woman’s guess is much more accurate than a man’s certainty.” – Rudyard Kipling

As a woman, I believe there is so much that we are capable of even when society says otherwise. But in order for us to be able to do so, we need to unite forces and have each others backs, believe in each other and support each other. It is my hope and prayer this holiday that we all take time to look deep within our souls and search what out purpose is and use it to uplift fellow women and our society. Today, to celebrate the phenomenal women in our lives, I am sharing a  simple yet refreshing watermelon drink made with 5 ingredients that you can easily find. But first, I have an exciting new feature.

I have been thinking long and hard about introducing fun features here on the blog. First off is this new feature called 5 Ingredients... I will feature dishes, drinks, desserts and  recipes with strictly five ingredients. Because as elaborate as cooking can sometimes get, there needs to be dishes that can be made in less time.  I am already excited. Are you ready to join me in this challenge?

What you will need:

Watermelon

Water

Sugar

Lemons

Ice cubes

 

Method

Wash the fruits. Cut the watermelon into cubes. In a blender combine watermelon, water and sugar. Blend till smooth. Using a strainer, strain the juice till the large particles of the seeds are nonexistent.  Squeeze in the lemon juice. Serve with lots of ice cubes.

PS: I did not put any specific measurements because they do vary based on each individuals taste and preference.

Get creative. Happy Women’s day!

 

🙂

Sophie

Valentine’s DIY: Heart shaped Tea Bag Tags

 

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Valentines day is  four days away!  It is a special season, to celebrate our loved ones. Though I believe we should be able to proclaim our love to our loved ones every single day. We do not require a special day to do so. Nonetheless, red is everywhere and a ton of events, sales, and what not. So in this season of love, I have this absolutely simple do it yourself project  that takes less than five minutes from start to finish. its one way to add a  little something special to your tea bags and a twist to your morning routine…err…tea. Below is a step by step tutorial on how to make these. Hope you have fun doing this. The best part is that you can personalise them to what you prefer.

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What you will need:

Tea bags

Red Paper

Soft cardboard/card paper

Glue stick

Pencil

Scissors

 

Method

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Draw a  heart shape on the card paper. Cut the shape out. Fold the red paper four times. Using a pencil, trace the heart shape onto the red paper. Cut out the shapes. Each teabag will need two red hearts. Glue the white side of the two hearts( the part you intend to stick the string on). Place the string in the middle and press them together. Easy!

If you have time on your hands, you can make a whole boxes and  then send them out as gifts. Be creative.

 

🙂

Sophie

 

 

 

 

The Ultimate Holiday Recipe Roundup

In the spirit of giving, gathering and celebrating, I  am sure you are all overwhelmed like I am. Aren’t you?  As I was checking the recipe index page, I was surprised to realize how much cooking has happened in this space. And now since it is the season to be jolly and merry, wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a recipe guide. I hope this round-up inspires you to create or make something for your family  and friends.  Also you can download the e-book in the sidebar if you would like to print some of these recipes. Above  all, I hope you have a wonderful joy-filled holiday. Remember to share your creations with the #AkitchenInUg.

Happy Holidays

🙂

Sophie