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Season’s Greetings with Gourmet Garnishes

What’s better than an edible holiday garnish that’s easy, fabulous, and delicious? These Cocoa-Powdered Almond-Filled Pine Cones add the perfect touch to any holiday arrangement – think décor for the dinner table, embellishment on a winter dessert, or alongside appetizers and beverages. 

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Honey Marshmallows for S'mores

Of course, the classic s’more is delicious, but have you made homemade marshmallow s'mores yet? They are top-notch. And what’s better Homemade honey marshmallows – it just can’t get better than this.

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Earth Day: Green Behind the Scenes

In recent years, there has been an increased awareness for our environment on both a global and a local scale; proof of this can be seen in the beautifully crafted green space atop center-city Charlotte’s very own Ritz-Carlton hotel. This rooftop space houses more than just vibrant spring flowers and garden veggies, its home to more than 100,000 Cloister honey bees!

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When Life Gives You Lemons… Squeeze Them!

The benefits of consuming warm lemon water first thing in the morning have been discussed in many health books and blogs. As an avid yogi and forever student to the many facets of wellness, it is one of the most commonly practiced Ayurvedic morning rituals, among many others (some of which include waking 20-30 minutes before sunrise, morning and evening tongue scraping, and essential oil self-messaging). 

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Healthy Slurps for Springtime

One item I've added to my every-other-morning ritual is a healthy smoothie, and I mean healthy. I keep the sugar count in check and don’t use any fake fillers, like fruit juice. It’s delicious but I’ve been feeling a little bored of my normal go-to smoothie. I'm in the mood for something easy, fresh, and slightly tropical - this chilly Banana Coconut Milkshake by flavorsofmumbai.com is the perfect combination of fruit, nuts and cream.

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