Cherry Limeade is a favorite summertime drink around here. The first time I had this was a few years ago when my sister made it. I couldn't get enough of it and knew I had to make it.
With the warm weather finally here our family is out and about more. We tend to cook a lot on the grill and enjoy family get togethers frequently. This is perfect to take to the beach, the pool, a picnic, or just to enjoy on the deck or patio. We will be serving this at our son's graduation party next month. Who knew that a few ingredients could come together and be so refreshing?
You seriously need to make this today!
Cherry Limeade
2-liter bottle lemon-lime soda
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1 cup sugar
One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, with juice
Thin lime slices
Chill all ingredients before mixing. When cold, combine the
lemon-lime soda, lime juice, sugar, cherries with their juice and lime slices
in a large pitcher and stir. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
I have to admit I have never had cherry limeade before that I can remember. I saw this recipe in the Pioneer Woman's cookbook and I knew I had to try it. This is simply out of this world good. I seriously could make this everyday. My son fell in love with this and told me just that. It is now gone and I find myself longing for it. I guess I will have to pick up the ingredients and make again sometime this week.
I have been feeling so overwhelmed lately. It just has not been enough of me to go around. The past two days I have chilled at home with the kids and did some cooking. I have spent some time with each one of my kids watching movies and cooking shows. We have also spent a lot of time in the kitchen creating. I am so blessed that both of my kids enjoy it just as much as I do. Did I mention, my son is taking culinary arts this coming year in school. I am thrilled about that, but I did not persuade him at all in that. My Mom tells me I was a huge influence without even knowing it. My Mom always knows the right thing to say to make my day. Believe me, there is still cleaning to be done and a ton of laundry to fold but I have decided it will all be there later, tomorrow, or next week. I will tackle it all as I can. I needed to have some down time to get my head back in the game. So for now, I will try to enjoy the little things as they come. I sure hope you get to try some of this soon.
Cherry Limeade
2-liter bottle lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup sugar
- One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, with juice
- Thin lime slices
Chill all ingredients before mixing. When cold, combine the lemon-lime soda, lime juice, sugar, cherries with their juice and lime slices in a large pitcher and stir. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
What a crazy whirlwind we have been living in the past few weeks. I really feel like it has been years. My sister's and I decided to give our Mom a great Mother's Day gift. The gift of our time working in her yard. While she went to work last Saturday evening we all got together. We had all our families that were able to come and help out. We cleaned out her flower beds, her planter boxes and planted the veggies and flowers she had already purchased. My mom works part time and works crazy hours for a local home improvement store. When she is not working, she is keeping up with appointments and taking care of what needs to be done. She never has two days off in a row. This was the perfect gift for her in my opinion. Now she can do her planting at her own leisure and actually enjoy it. She was totally surprised when she returned home later that evening. She called me and said "I see ya'll have been busy!" I could hear her smile through her voice. That was priceless and so worth all the work. On Sunday, we all got together and had a little get together, we all pitched in and as always it was really good. Nothing like getting together with the ones you love while enjoying good food.
I had no idea what I was going to bring. This trifle just kind of hit me while I was sweeping the kitchen floor. I just love how ideas just pop into my head. I had no idea how this was going to play out. I will admit I wasn't sure but wow what an outcome. Everyone was awe struck when they saw it. It was not long after we ate that my Dad was saying "ok, where is it?" This trifle was so good and all I heard was mmmm and oh my! This is really out of this world and will be made for many more family get togethers. You must try this one!
Cherry Brownie Trifle
1 box brownie mix, prepared
1 can of cherry pie filling
1 large tub of whipped topping
1 large box of chocolate instant pudding, prepared
Cook brownies according to package directions, allow to cool. Prepare pudding mix and set aside. Cut brownies into squares to allow easier crumbling. Crumble 1/3- 1/2 of the brownies and arrange in the bottom of a trifle dish or glass bowl. Pour about half the chocolate pudding on top of the crumbled brownies. Pour in about half a can of cherry pie filling over top of the pudding and add a layer of whipped topping. Repeat layers until you get to the top of the bowl. Enjoy!
My sister said she thought strawberries would be better. I think it would be equally as good. Will try that next time. Hope you get to try it soon. Much love!
Shared at
Weekend Potluck at The Country Cook
Thursday Treasures at Recipe for My Boys
Everyday Mom's Meals Church Supper
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