As I write to you this morning, I must apologize in advance...if my grammar or sentences make no sense, it's because I've been up all night with Jack :( Yes, the ever-dreaded stomach flu has made a visit to our home. As we speak, I'm praying like crazy that I don't get it. You see, if resident Domestic Diva gets sick, the universe as we know it will cease to exist! Meals will not be made, laundry will not get done, and when all is said and done, it will look as if a tornado came in the front door and deposited debris in every room of the house. I know my fellow Moms and Divas out there will relate to this! I could literally have my head half-buried in the porcelain throne, getting sick, and it's inevitable..."Mom, what's for dinner?" ugh...so say a prayer today for me and the rest of the family. Pray that the flu will make like Elvis and leave the building!
When we're sick around here, we're all about comfort food, bland, familiar comfort food. We generally stick to the B.R.A.T diet when the flu hits.....bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. When the kids are feeling well enough, they love today's recipe for Frozen Tropical Fruit Slush. They really love this recipe for a quick breakfast treat. It's so simple and will keep in the freezer for what seems like forever. Just be sure to take it out of the freezer about 30 minutes before serving, or pop in the microwave on defrost for about 40 seconds. It's also healthy, comforting and a real treat. May health and happiness be with you today!
Frozen Tropical Fruit Slush
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar (sometimes I leave this out completely, and the kids never know!)
4-6 medium ripe bananas, diced or mashed
2 11 oz. cans mandarin oranges
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 12 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1/3 cup lemon juice, optional (add only if you like it tangy)
In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool completely. In a 4 qt. freezer container, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour sugar water over the fruit. Cover and freeze for at least 8 hours, stirring once or twice to prevent cherries from all settling to the bottom. You can easily add/delete fruits, based on your tastes. Also very yummy with canned tropical fruit mix, or fresh mango, peaches, etc....Try it today, and you'll love how refreshing it is! This recipe easily serves 12 people.
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