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'SC Daily Sip' Calendar of Activities
Friday, February 7th - Tuesday, February 18th
"Ain't Misbehavin'" Trustus Theatre 520 Lady St Columbia, SC
The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl 4:00pm Group Therapy Pub & Playground 320 Falls St Suite G Greenville, SC
St Patricks Day Party Fest 5:00pm-11:00pm 415 Maggie Road Mount Pleasant, SC
Beginning Wheel Throwing Monday Columbia Art Center Columbia, SC
Portrait Drawing: Visual Arts Series Augusta Road Branch 100 Lydia Street Greenville, SC
Oyster Roast Bay Street Biergarten 549 E Bay St. Charleston, SC
Tap Takeover: Craft And Draft Irmo 6:00pm-9:00pm Craft & Draft Irmo 7583 St Andrews Rd Irmo, SC
"Cabaret" 8:00pm-10:00pm Centre Stage 501 River St Greenville, SC
BBQ, Bluegrass, & Bourbon Freshfields Village 165 Village Green Ln Kiawah Island, SC
AiR Presents: Creative Flow with Brittany Watkins 2:30pm-4:00pm Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St Columbia, SC
Korean Cooking Class 6:30pm-8:30pm Ophelia's Wines & Bites 328 East Main Street Moncks Corner, SC
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory 8:00pm-10:00pm University of South Carolina 1244 Blossom St Columbia, SC
Spanish horchata de chufa
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup tiger nuts
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2 cups water for soaking, or more as needed
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2 cups water for blending (or add slightly more eg ¼cup/60ml)
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â…› teaspoon cinnamon or a little more, to taste
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â…› teaspoon lemon zest or a little more, to taste
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2 teaspoon sugar or a little more, to taste
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Instructions​
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Place the tiger nuts in a bowl and cover with water and a layer above them, around the first 2cups/480ml listed above. Place in the fridge and leave to soak for 18-24 hours.
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After soaking, drain and rinse the soaked tiger nuts well.
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Place the tiger nuts in a blender with half of the second lot of water (ie around 1 cup/240ml). Blend well until the tiger nuts are broken up and the mixture looks milky and frothy.
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Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, collecting the liquid, then transfer the tiger nut mixture back to the blender. Add the remaining water, cinnamon and lemon zest and blend again.
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Strain the mixture again, adding the liquid in with the first liquid you strained. Press down on the tiger nut grains with the back of a spoon or spatula to get as much liquid out of them as you can then discard the solids.
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Chill the mixture until needed and/or serve with some ice. You can top the glass with a dusting of cinnamon for garnish, if you like.​
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Pro Tip: Note you can also use a food processor to blend the mixture if you don't have a blender but make sure you blend it well to break up the tiger nuts as much as possible. With a high-power blender you may not feel you need to blend twice, but instead all at once. But still be sire to press down on the solids as you strain them. The tiger nut milk doesn't keep all that long once blended, so would recommend drinking within a day.
Active Sips:
Below you will find a collection of fresh and healthy juice recipes. All you need are the fresh ingredients and a juicer!
Beet the Blues
Looking for a refreshing and reinvigorating springtime juice treat? Look no further than Beet the Blues! To create this vitamin-rich drink, you will need a juicer. This nutrient-rich recipe contains 2 beets chopped and peeled, 3 peeled carrots, 1 green apple, 1 fresh peeled sprig of ginger, and 1/2 of chopped fresh pineapple. Beetroots are known for their rich fiber content and abundant vitamins and minerals, including folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. This springtime treat tastes amazing and offers health benefits. Beets are known to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, plus boost energy during exercise.
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Winter Thyme Spritzer
INGREDIENTS
Enjoy a refreshing seasonal mocktail that marries the sweetness of pear with the tang of pomegranate and lime, accented by a hint of ginger and the aromatic touch of thyme.
Ingredients
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2 ripe pears
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1 cup pomegranate seeds
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1 lime (peeled)
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1–2 inches fresh ginger
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4 sprigs thyme
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16 ounces sparkling water
Instructions
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Extract the Juice: In a juicer or blender, combine the pears, pomegranate seeds, lime, and ginger. Strain if needed to obtain a smooth juice.
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Mix the Drink: In your favorite glass, pour about 4 ounces of the freshly made juice, then top with 4 ounces of sparkling water. Adjust the proportions to taste.
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Garnish & Serve: Add a sprig of thyme as a garnish. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor.
Pro Tip: Crank up the ginger for an extra burst of spice that perfectly complements the winter season.
Nutritional Boost: Pears are rich in vitamins B, C, and K, and offer a good dose of copper and potassium for an added health kick.
Asian Pear Sparkler
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup freshly pressed Asian pear juice
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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3/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary
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1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into coins
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Small grating of fresh nutmeg
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Ice
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Soda water
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Directions:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, mix pear juice, lemon juice, honey, sugar, rosemary, ginger, and nutmeg. Heat the mixture until it reaches a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugars dissolve.
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Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids, then set the syrup aside to cool completely.
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To prepare, fill an 8-ounce glass halfway with ice. Add 3 tablespoons of the syrup and top with soda water. Stir well. Adjust the sweetness or intensity by adding more syrup as desired.
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Craving more, visit our Sweet Carrot Snap recipe, so delicious, it deserves and encore!
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Snowflake Martini Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 oz vanilla vodka
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1 oz white chocolate liqueur
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1 oz cream of coconut
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1 oz heavy cream
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Ice
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White sugar or shredded coconut (rim garnish)
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Directions:
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Rim a chilled martini glass with white sugar or shredded coconut.
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In a shaker, combine vodka, white chocolate liqueur, cream of coconut, and heavy cream with ice.
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Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
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Enjoy your frosty, festive Snowflake Martini!​
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Begin every day by indulging in a straightforward healthy delight...
...a Sweet Carrot Snap
You will need an electric juicer, one apple, one large carrot, and a piece of fresh ginger. Chop the fruit and vegetables into pieces; peeling is optional.
Juice all the ingredients together. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Sugar Free Spiced Cider
If you prefer a recipe without added sugar, this one is naturally sweetened by apples alone. Simply add apple juice or cider to a saucepan with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel. Simmer this mixture to let the spices infuse, and you'll have a fragrant, warming, and subtly spiced cider that's easy to make and naturally sweet. This version is excellent for those looking for a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor​
Start each day with a simple healthy treat...
...a Cucumber Cooler
You will need an electric juicer, one green apple, one cucumber, a lime, and a sprigs of fresh mint. Chop the fruit and vegetables into pieces; peeling is optional. Juice all the ingredients together, and add a generous pinch of nutmeg. Stir and serve immediately and enjoy!
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More?...try a Wake Up Call
You will need an electric juicer, one apple, some fresh pineapple, a lemon, honey, nutmeg (powder, not whole) and a piece of fresh ginger. Chop the fruit and vegetables into pieces; peeling is optional. Juice all the ingredients together, and add a generous pinch of nutmeg. Stir and serve immediately and enjoy!