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Drinks May 7, 2020

How to make an authentic Brazilian strawberry caipirinha

If you haven’t tried a Caipirinha yet, you’re missing out on one of Brazil’s most popular and refreshing cocktails! Pronounced kai-purr-REEN-yah, this drink is easy to make and unlike anything you’ve tasted before. As the national drink of Brazil, it’s a must-try for any cocktail enthusiast. And with this authentic strawberry Caipirinha recipe from a native Brazilian, you can enjoy the real deal from the comfort of your own home. Don’t settle for a mediocre cocktail when you can experience the deliciousness of a Caipirinha! Cachaça Caipirinha is a beloved drink in Brazil, commonly found in bars and beaches, either enjoyed on its own or with a side of Brazilian cheese bread balls, known as pão de queijo. The secret to this refreshing cocktail is the magic ingredient: cachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sa), a white rum made from sugar cane. It’s what sets Caipirinha apart from other cocktails and makes it so…

Drinks June 15, 2019

How to make a Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail

Caipirinha (pronounced kai-purr-REEN-yah) is about to become a new favorite cocktail once you try it! The national drink in Brazil, this refreshing cocktail is incredibly simple to make, delicious, and unlike any other drink you have had! An authentic Caipirinha recipe from a native Brazilian, this cocktail recipe is as close as you can get to the real deal! Cachaça Caipirinha is a popular drink in Brazil, often served in bars or on beaches alongside Brazilian cheese bread balls or “pão de queijo”. The magic ingredient that makes this drink so famous in Brazil is cachaça (kah-SHAH-sa), a white rum made from sugar cane. If you’re having trouble finding cachaça at your local liquor store, don’t worry! You can easily order it online or bring some back from Brazil if you have the opportunity. I recently ordered a couple of bottles of this brand of cachaça to try, and it…

Birthday Parties May 12, 2019

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade recipe

This is the best homemade strawberry lemonade that you will ever taste. Sophia Araujo- Age 6 Get ready for delicious lemonade on hot days!Mariana Araujo- Age 5 Kid and hubby tested and approved, this strawberry version is a fun twist on this delicious classic homemade lemonade recipe. Simple and easy, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser whether you pair it with these yummy Brazilian cheese bread for an after-school snack, or are looking for a delicious drink full of flavor to enjoy during the various activities that summer brings! Make sure to subscribe to tidymo.com to get more yummy recipes delivered straight to your inbox! What you need: Drink pitcher- These pitchers are amazing because not only are they big, but they are perfect for storing your drinks in the fridge and keeping it tasting/smelling fresh :)Mini-prep food processorLarge SaucepanLarge spoonMetal re-usable straws- these are my favorite! Not…

Birthday Parties May 11, 2019

Homemade lemonade recipe

I don’t know about you, but with summer fast approaching I’m on the search for delicious, easy and refreshing drink recipes. I’ve had Pinterest boards for years now with the most amazing looking drinks, and yet each year, summer passes by all too quickly and I haven’t tried a single one! This year I’m going to switch it up and start actually trying all those yummy looking drink recipes I’ve pinned. So fortunately for you, I’ll be playing guinea pig and doing the testing for you 🙂 Well, in all honesty, handy hubby will be helping me out on that end 😉 I will be posting both the successes that you want to add to your “go-to” list for summer drinks and also the major flops that our testing will save you the time and money from making 🙂 So make sure to subscribe to tidymo.com so you are the…

Drinks May 6, 2019

The most refreshing ice tea recipe; Brazilian matte.

If you live anywhere that compares to home for me, Montana….then our weather is just finally starting to look up! It’s May, which hopefully means the snow is gone and we can start to dream of sunshine and summer weather 🙂 With that comes the need to find some new and refreshing summer drinks! Brazilian Ice tea This is the best ice tea recipe I’ve tried. It’s a Brazilian ice tea, and they know food and drinks 😉 Just take a look at this Brazilian cheesy bread recipe, or this amazing superfruit, acai smoothie bowl recipe and you will see what I mean! Matte, as it is called in Brazil, can be found everywhere. In a country where winter temperatures feel like our summer ;), this is often found at little food kiosks on the street, in the subway, restaurants, or my favorite, on the beach! Simple and easy, this…