I meant to post this recipe earlier this summer. This is a quick tasty treat.

Source: Adapted from allrecipes.com

Prep/make Time: 20 minutes

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 plain or strawberry yogurt
• 1-1/2 to 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp  vanilla extract
• 6 ice cubes crushed

In a blender combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Toss in the ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and serve.

Yields: 2 servings

My kids love this smoothie and I like to make it on hot days to go with supper. My daughter does not eat a lot of fruits so I like to make this for her. It does take quite a bit of sugar the recipe calls for 3 tbsp but I think I may try quite a bit less next time the last time it was a bit sweet I might also try honey instead. It also depends how sweet the fruit is. I buy the frozen mixed fruit at the store but you could use fresh as well. The mix I buy has blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and red raspberries. I also like to make it and then let it sit in the freezer for a little while.  I make 2 batches which is just enough for all 4 of us.

I look forward to roasted pumpkin seeds almost as much as I look forward to carving pumpkins. Its a quick and tasty snack!

Source: Abs Kitchen

Prep/Cook Time 20-30 min

• Raw Pumpkin Seeds
• Salt Shaker

As your carving your pumpkin set the seeds aside in a bowl. Try to get as much of the pulp off as your going. Its better to clean the seeds while they are still wet because the rest of the pulp comes off much easier. I use a colander and rinse them under cold water to get them nice and clean.

While your doing this set your oven to 325. Once the seeds are clean grease a cookie sheet(with sides). Spread the seeds onto the cookie sheet and try to keep them from over lapping as much as you can. Sprinkle them well with salt. Cook them for 15 minutes and spread them around again and add some more salt. Let them cook for another 10 minutes and test. If they are crunchy then are done. Depending on how many your baking it may take a bit longer. Store in a air tight container once cooled. Enjoy!