{recipe + photo} Limonada de Menta ~ fresh from Brazil :-)

We had this drink over the holidays. Of course I was the only "raw-ish" person, but everyone else gave it a thumbs up too. I think it could safely accompany any barbeque or festa (aka party ~ fiesta) and be appreciated!

 

Mint Limeaid (Limonada de Menta)

32 ounces peppermint tea (cold)
10 limes, juiced
2 cups ice
1/4 cup fresh mint (optional)
1/2 cup honey or other sweetener

Blend until ice is fully blended.

Note: Perhaps some of you in Florida or other warmer climates will enjoy this now as it is. For those of you who want some refreshment but are in colder climates (ha! or getting lots and lots of snow!), you can easily drink this warm or at room temperature. Just replace the ice with tea or water as you please.

{video} Wow, very interesting! It’s re: polygraph tests taken of plants ~ and how they feel

http://www.youtube.com/v/PmD-RTmNBUA&hl=en&fs=1

Just another shot of the countryside and one of the horses. :)

In the distance a horse hangin, the volleyball net & pool. In front, the papaya tree Carlos planted at home. Crazy thing is…

Carlos didn't really "plant it"… he actually just threw the seeds from a papaya out the window. And the next thing you know, we have papayas growing!! Talk about fertile land!

FINALLY they MOOOVED. (get it? hehe)

The cows are supposed to be off of the driveway in their own pasture, but they keep showing up here. This one’s FEISTY!

Why does Yan push Carlinhos here?! Otherwise love seeing two of my fave cuties dance it UP!

http://www.youtube.com/v/lal_9fynDSI&hl=en&fs=1

In sum: Go or Move to Brazil. Donate stuff, or allow mom the pleasure of storing. No struggle? Not enough in your bags.

Packing Tip #2: If you’re not struggling to close that zipper, there’s more room. Don’t be a sissy. STUFF that bag!

Specifics: Travel to Brazil (vs. ANYwhere else in the world) bought me an extra 40 pounds to stuff in my luggage!