Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

Drinks

  • Iced Coffee using Instant Coffee

    What?!? You can make an iced coffee using instant coffee. It’s delicious and so easy. Customize it to your likings and avoid the drive thru on those busy mornings. What you Need Iced Coffee using Instant Coffee Makes 1 glass… Continue reading

  • Apple Jack Smoothie (GF, DF, Paleo)

    Quick Gluten-Free Meal Planning Continue reading

  • Homemade Peppermint Mocha

    I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to make a peppermint mocha that wasn’t full of a lot of calories. Can I be honest? The ones from Starbucks are not my favorite. They add way too much chocolate.… Continue reading

    Homemade Peppermint Mocha

  • Peach Simple Syrup and Peach Iced Tea

      When I was 20 years old, I participated in the Walt Disney World College Program.  I was a quick service hostess at the Disney-MGM Studios’ Sunset Ranch Market.  While I was there I met a lot of people.  Molly and… Continue reading

  • Quick Strawberry Lemonade

    My boys and I love a tall glass of lemonade.  My favorite lemonades are from Chick-Fil-A and Wendy’s.  When I order a lemonade from my Wendy’s I usually order the strawberry lemonade.  This is at home version of the strawberry… Continue reading

    Quick Strawberry Lemonade

  • Raspberry Simple Syrup

    We love our ice tea and lemonade at our house.  When we go out to eat at a restaurant called Bob Evans, I almost order a flavored ice tea.  Yum! I decided I needed to recreate the flavored ice tea… Continue reading

  • Dole Whip Smoothie

    Let us welcome the newest member of my smoothie family – The Dole Whip Smoothie. Continue reading

    Dole Whip Smoothie

  • Copycat “Blimey Limey” (Tropical Smoothie)

    My favorite smoothie from Tropical Smoothie is the Blimey Limey.  I decided to recreate it but there is a lack of recipes for copycat “Blimey Limey” recipes.  Eventually I found one recipe so I adapted the recipe a little bit… Continue reading

    Copycat “Blimey Limey” (Tropical Smoothie)

  • Do It Yourself Drinks and Creamers

    I’ve only got 3 responses to my Poll so far.  I asked what recipes you would look like to be posted on this blog. One of the responses asked for more Do It Yourself Convenience Foods.  I already have a… Continue reading

    Do It Yourself Drinks and Creamers

  • Peppermint Mocha Creamer – Christmas Making and Baking

    I’m enjoying making new creamers now that I got the ratio of milk/ half & half/ or heavy whipping cream to condensed milk. This creamer needs to be warmed up so that the cocoa is dissolved.  I had to strain… Continue reading

    Peppermint Mocha Creamer – Christmas Making and Baking