Cranberry Lime Spritzer

Hey guys and gals, I apologise for my lack of focus last week but I was living it up in Perth! Holidays are the greatest aren't they?!? Exploring new places, eating out for every meal and most importantly NOT having to worry about work (and getting up at 2am).

So the eating out is good and all, but it has its downfall in the way of weight gain :(. My clothes were a little snug on the trip back so I've decided to lay off the sugar for a bit. But when I got back into the daily routine I missed the lazy, relaxed vibe of holidays so decided to make a spritzy (sugar free) summer drink to recapture the vibe.

Cranberry Lime Spritzer

What you will need

2 cups sugar free lemon squash soft drink
2 limes cut into quarters
2 shots diet cranberry cordial
Ice
2 hi ball glasses

What you will need to do

Put one lime in each glass and muddle to release juices. Add one shot of cordial to each glass. Place a small handful of ice in each glass. Pour one cup of soft drink in each glass, pouring onto the ice to create distinct layers. And you are done, enjoy guilt free!

Mango Weiss Bars

Summer to me means one thing...MANGOES!! They are the most delicious fruit and the best kind are grown up here, Bowen. Whilst at home over Christmas I raided my parents mango tree and came back with a bounty of beautiful fresh homegrown Bowen mangoes. Time to make the ultimate mango dessert, Mango Weiss Bars.

This sweet fresh dessert is so simple and the results are identical to the Mango Weiss Bars you buy. My mother used to make this when we had an abundant of mangoes and needed to use them up before they went off. These bars can be stored in the freezer for ages so its a great way to prolong the mango season :).

Mango Weiss Bars

(Adapted from Taste.com)

What you will need

3 Large mangoes
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water
2 tbsp orange juice
600 ml cream

What you will need to do 

Peel mangoes and remove flesh. Place in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the orange juice and combine. Meanwhile in a saucepan heat the sugar and water on low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to the boil for 5 minutes, mixture will thicken slightly. Leave to cool to room temp. Once cooled, combine with mango mixture.

Place cream in a bowl and add 1 1/2 cup of mango mixture. Stir to combine then pour into a lamination tray lined with foil. Place in the freezer to set. Once firm, pour mango mixture on top and place back into freezer to set again. Once set, slice into bars.