Easiest Sangria You'll Ever Make

Because it's Tuesday. And because it's still 30 degrees and spitting snow here in Missouri.  Because I can't believe I left Alaska for this; if I wanted perpetual winter, I might as well have stayed in that place. (Scott and I even talked about how we'd totally move back there…well, he would.  I would if this winter thing wasn't an issue. But since winter isn't actually ever going to go away, this is a moot point.) 

Anyway.  The point is that I expected a springtime and it's just not happening.


Last year, I posted a sangria recipe and that stuff sure was tasty.

However, I have something much better for you because it's MUCH easier.

Sangria is the perfect spring/summer drink.  Fancier than wine, less work than frozen drinks…especially if you're entertaining!  No blender needed!

This one is inexpensive too.  According to that link above, I spent $8 on the wine last time…oh no, that's far too much for wine.  Sweet and cheap is the way we like things around here.

The Easiest Sangria You'll Ever Make

makes 4-6 servings (3 of us each had 2-ish glasses)

1 bottle red wine (sweet and cheap, guys…mine was $2.97)

1 can ginger ale (or 2 cups)

Half an orange or a whole clementine, cut into wedges

Half a lime, cut into wedges

1 cup of what whatever frozen fruit you can can (I used blackberries)

Any extra fruit you want to throw in (I sliced up some strawberries)

In a large pitcher, stir together the wine and ginger ale.  

Squeeze the juice from half your orange wedges and half the lime wedges into the pitcher.  Garnish with the leftover lime and orange.

Stir in your frozen fruit and any other fruit you'd like to add.  The frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice cubes and then you won't have to worry about watered-down sangria.  

Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Football Food

Don't forget to mail out your Sweetheart Swap packages by tomorrow!  

Our link-up will be on Thursday, Feburary 13th!
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Skirt: LOFT // Sweater: The Limited 

(My fancy ponytail looked much better at 7am…at least that's what I told myself.)

The sickness will just not leave this house.  The general rule of thumb is that I bring the diseased germs home from school, I get sick, then Scott gets sick.  He always gets it 3 times as bad as me.  While I'm on the road to being able to breathe and speak normally (though I do succumb to a coughing fit after my daily cold smoothie…), he's still on the couch.  

I doubt we'll be doing anything fancy this weekend (and honestly, doesn't today feel like it should be freaking Saturday already?).  I plan on putting the finishing touches on my swap packages (sorry guys…I'll see the post office come Monday), maybe a light workout, some organization around this place, and some sleep.  

Apparently there's a Superbowl this weekend.

I haven't watched a Superbowl since 2011.  The Steelers lost to the Packers and Caleb, the Patriots fan in my 4th grade class that year, never let me forget it.  

However, if I was having a Superbowl party, this is what I'd want to eat…

Guacamole. You can't go wrong.

Black Bean Salsa.  Our favorite!

Jalapeño Popper Dip.  This one really impresses the guests.

White Chicken Chili.  My favorite kind of chili.

Buffalo Chicken Stew. Easy as can be in the slow-cooker.

Pizza. Obviously.

S'mores Fondue.  There are no words.

Ice Cream Cake. Birthday Cake-flavored or Peanut Butter

No-Bake Cookies I made these for the Superbowl in 2010, and had to pawn half off on the neighbors.

…and the ever-popular Cookie in a Skillet.  

You use the big game as an excuse to make football food too, right?  What are you making?