Yummy Fruit Water

 

This drink has lots of different names, such as, detox water, fruit infused water, aguas fresca, or even vitamin water (and so many more creative names) that I’m simply going to call it as it is; fruit (and/in) water.

Now, I’m no nutritionist (or anything related to food and health specialist) so I’m not sure that these drinks really do miracles, as the inter webs say, like fat burning or prevents you from having diseases (and what not) but I do know enough to say that water is really good for you and so are fruits. [Yes, I know everything in moderation.]

So here’s a couple recipes to try out one day for whatever reason you’re doing it for. It’s really simple all you need is:

Ingredients

• Fruit
• Water
• Ice (optional)

You will also need:

• Bottle (or anything to contain the liquid)
• Knife & cutting board
• Spoon

Directions

Prep

1. Chose fruit
2. Cut the fruit in slices

Mix

1. Put fruit(s) in the bottle
2. Add water
3. Stir
4. Put in ice or in the fridge
5. I usually let it diffuse for minimum 20 minutes, sometimes I put it in the fridge from 1-4 hours and overnight.

You can also use vegetables, chia seeds, 
fresh herbs, or almost anything really. 
It's like a cold tea. 
Bonus: You get to eat the fruits and/or 
vegetables after drinking the water, like 
a 2 in 1 deal! (A drink AND a snack!)

So here’s some inspiration:

• Cucumber and grapes
• Strawberry and lemon
• Apple and cinnamon stick
• All types of berries
• One ingredient by itself; chia seeds, mint leaves, etc.
• Cucumber, chia seeds (3 table spoon) and blueberries
• Blueberries, lemon, and orange *

 

*So the blueberries, lemon, and orange infused water actually made me feel good. I don’t know if its like a placebo effect but I drank this while I was sick (multiple times) and I didn’t feel so miserable (like I would have).

Yummy Potato Wedges

Here is a fun and easy side dish to make. Great for lunch and snack time.

Ingredients

• Potatoes
• 2 table spoon of Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Butter
• Garlic powder
• Paprika powder
• Salt
• Pepper

You will also need:

• Skillet
• Paper towel

Directions

Prep

1. Peel Potatoes
2. Cut Potatoes
3. Add a dash (1/4 teaspoon) of Garlic powder
4. Add a dash (1/4 teaspoon) of Paprika powder

Cook

1. Heat skillet over stove on medium low
2. Add oil and butter in the skillet
3. When the butter has melted, add potatoes
4. Let cook for 20 minutes while stirring the potatoes around occasionally
5. Place the cooked potatoes on a plate, lined with paper towel
6. Add Salt and Pepper to taste, and do a little toss to equalize the spices on the potato pieces

1 medium-small potato per person. I prefer using 
olive oil and cutting the potato to resemble 
french fries. Please note that you can personalize 
this recipe, i.e; add more spices, use a frying pan 
instead of a skillet, only use oil etc.