Watermelon Sangria Mocktail

What better way to celebrate Canada Day than with a Watermelon Sangria mocktail. A beverage the whole family can enjoy throughout the day. This drink is easy to prepare and is a delicious way to enjoy summer around the pool. You will begin by cutting the watermelon into cubes and freezing for about one hour.

Next you will muddle the basil/or mint and lime in the empty pitcher

Ingredients

2 cups of watermelon cut into cubes

1 lime sliced

1/2 cup of fresh basil/ or mint you pick

4 cups of fresh squeezed watermelon juice (or store bought watermelon juice)

1 bottle(1 litre) of plain sparkling water like Perrier

1 bottle 750 ml of sparkling grape juice chilled-from Farm Boy grocery store

Lots of Ice

Instructions

1. Once you cut the watermelon cubes space on baking sheet and place in freezer for 1 hour.

2. Add the basil/or mint, and lime slices to the empty pitcher and muddle with a long spoon.

3. Add the watermelon juice, and refrigerate for a few hours (this is where the sangria part comes to play)

4. Add the chilled sparkling grape juice

5. Add frozen watermelon cubes and lots of ice

   Serve immediately

ENJOY IMMEDIATELY

Summer Strawberry Kale Salad

I realized from the start of the pandemic that nourishing my body & mind was really the only thing that was in my control.  I started to cut back on carbs, and sugar.  I said cut back, I didn’t say eliminate all together.  The results have been great.  I feel better in my body, I’m able to move easier, and when I slip into last season’s clothes I realize they are much looser.   This Canada Day will be a lot different, but we can still make food and design beautiful tablescapes that make our family and friends feel special.

I’m determined to continue to create good food that my family and I can enjoy around the table, here is my summer strawberry kale salad that will satisfy your body, mind, and your palate.

Ingredients

4 cups of chopped/cleaned kale

1 cup of fresh strawberries cleaned and cut

4 ounces feta cheese

1/4 of extra virgin olive oil

a squeeze of lemon juice

1 tablespoon of good Canadian maple syrup

2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Add chopped kale to large salad bowl, squeeze in lemon juice and start massaging the kale.  I do this to make the kale softer.   But totally up to you.  Add feta cheese and strawberries. 

In a separate container add olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper.  Whisk well, and then pour over the kale, feta cheese and strawberries.