Raspberry Puree

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) bag frozen raspberries

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 cups water

Directions

Mix ingredients in saucepan on stove top. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes, making sure sugar is well dissolved.

Cool. Blend with immersion hand blender.

Such a handy little tool. :)

 

Pour puree into a 2 quart glass jar and keep refrigerated.

Raspberries are my favorite berry. To beat the summer heat, I love to add 1-2 tablespoons of raspberry puree to a large glass of iced tea...

Also, being from Utah, we like our mixed sodas! My personal favorite is Diet Dr. Pepper, raspberry puree, and a couple of squirts of coconut syrup. Be creative with your favorite soft drinks (and hard drinks if you enjoy alcoholic beverages). You might even try pouring it over pancakes or waffles for breakfast, or use it as an ice cream topping. You have limitless choices. Enjoy!

Give Swig Credit for the "Dirty" Soft Drink

I have been a little more than bugged lately at the number of people on Pinterest that are talking about "dirty" soft drinks. Although I don't personally know the owner of Swig, a very popular place in my hometown, my daughter Katelyn does. Katelyn interviewed the owner when she was Lifestyles Editor for the Dixie Sun. Please read the article below. Oh, and if you are involved in copying the "Dirty Diet Coke" or "Dirty Dr. Pepper" on your blogs, please give credit where credit is due. Swig! 

  Sept 126 Lifestyles by Katelyn Lancaster Boulton