Category Archives: Beverages

Saffron & Pear Iced Tea

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Charlie Rioux

Many people following The Eczema Diet want some options for flavorful drinks or tea. As such, I’ve been wanting to make a recipe for a delicious beverage that anyone would enjoy, but would also be safe for those following The … Continue reading →

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Homemade Oat Milk – The Eczema Diet Friendly

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Charlie Rioux

With most additives being avoided on The Eczema Diet, finding plant based milks I can have can be a challenge. My previous favorite, almond milk, is out. Allowed milks include soy, rice and oat milk, but with my allergy to … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Cardamom Milk

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Charlie Rioux

I tend to go through phases for homemade milk. I’ll make some plain homemade almond milk for a couple weeks, and then go back to the convenience of buying the store-bought stuff. Although the homemade milk if a thousand times … Continue reading →

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Beet-Cranberry Juice

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

I love cranberry juice. While the extra tart flavour of cranberries is usually toned down by either sugar or sweet fruit juice, here beets have that function, yielding a hearty and not-too-sweet flavour (and beautiful color). There is even some … Continue reading →

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Tangy Mango-Kiwi Smoothie

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

With the colder fall weather, smoothies are not my breakfast staple anymore (hello, yummy oatmeal!). However, when I work out in the morning, I still favour a smoothie since it is the only thing that is quick enough and that doesn’t weight … Continue reading →

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Melon-Matcha Green Smoothie -& Kiss Me Organics Matcha Review

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Charlie Rioux

I was quite excited to get a bag of Kiss Me Organics matcha to review because, well… I love matcha! My favorite way to enjoy matcha is in a latte, although I also like it just whisked in hot water. I … Continue reading →

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Raspberry-Mango Rosé Sangria

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Charlie Rioux

Summer and sangria are like two complimentary words. I don’t drink sangria often, but when I have friends over I often make some because I love creating new sangria mixes. So for the dinner I organized so my friends could … Continue reading →

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Vegan Cinnamon Strudel Coffee Creamer

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Charlie Rioux

I felt like trying something new with my coffee this week and I happened to stumble upon homemade creamer recipes on Pinterest. Believe it or not, I actually never, ever had creamer with my coffee. So I decided to go … Continue reading →

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Iced Latte with Coffee Ice Cubes

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Charlie Rioux

I’ve seen coffee ice cubes a couple times on Pinterest. Seriously. What a great idea. It’s prettier. And also, do you ever drink your iced latte extra quick because it’s not as good when the ice melts? I do. Problem … Continue reading →

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Apple Sangria

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Charlie Rioux

1. Hosting fondue night with friends. 2. Asking what friends want to drink. 3. A friend has the best idea ever; Sangriaaaa! 4. It’s fondue. It’s November. I don’t want to make a summery sangria. But how can I make … Continue reading →

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