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A Magical Summer. How?! (+Keto Mojito)

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Yes...how then? There is a good chance that it will rain when you read this text. And with all the tragic events of the past few weeks, what the hell is magical about this summer? That was my question when I started this article. The topic 'Magic Summer' had been on the agenda for months. Did we know a lot at the beginning of May... Still we are going to look for magic in this summer, will you join us?

Magical moments are often small. It is a spontaneous hug from your adolescent child, a real smile from a passer-by or a nice surprise on your doormat. How do you find these moments in this summer? I'll give you a few hints so that your attention is 'on' for seeing the moments. Because they are there, but due to the issues of the day you often do not see them and they pass you by.

Tip 1 - Spot shooting stars

When it rains and thunders there is no point in looking for flying stars. But if we have a clear sky at the end of the evening on August 13 this year, lie on your back in the grass and look for shooting stars. In a very dark and crystal clear sky you can see up to 60 stars per hour. What time and when is explained here . Seeing a shooting star remains something magical, and you can also make a wish if you see one. So save your wishes in advance.

Spotting shooting stars in August

Tip 2 - Smell summer rain

After a hot day, a clattering shower with wailing large drops prior to one big thunderclap is wonderful. And also magical, just like the scent that is released, a scent that unmistakably reminds you: Petrichor. That is the name of the smell that arises when rain falls on bone-dry ground.

Extra tip : if there is no thunderstorm, go dancing with your children in the pouring rain. Just hop with your clothes on. Trust me, that's a memory that will last a lifetime. Did you know that you can also buy the scent in the form of oil or candle? Here at Maple Handcraft & Co for example...

Petrichor scented candle

Tip 3 - Late night easy cheese fondue from a can

Say what?! Yes, that exists and do you have any idea HOW delicious that is ?! Canned cheese fondue is the only traditionally made ready-made cheese fondue from Dutch soil. Because the fondue is packaged in a tin, it contains no preservatives and is easy to warm up. Super easy to take with you and to warm up over the BBQ or campfire. You don't need more than some toast or bread, vegetables and a tasty sausage for a super fun out door dinner! After a long summer day, this is ideal until the late hours. We secretly prefer the version below with truffle . But they also have regular Dutch cheese and Blauwaderkaasfondue . You don't know what you taste! Available at Kaasfondueuitblik.nl .

Tip 4 - Drink your favorite cocktail

With your toes in the sand, enjoying a bright orange sunset, drinking your favorite cocktail. That really is a magical summer thing, isn't it? At home is also a great place to take the time for your favorite drink. Make it with good ingredients and take your time. Choose a tasty snack and enjoy your moment. My favorite is Piña Colada, but I don't miss a tasty Mojito either. I have been eating completely ketogenic for quite some time now, and unfortunately almost all cocktails are a no go. A Mojito, on the other hand, I can still keep carbohydrates limited. Party!

Read more about alcohol and a ketogenic diet here .
Keto Mojito

🍋 Keto Mojito recipe - download the save PDF

Ingredients

For 1 Mojito

  • juice of half a lime (or lemon)
  • the leaves of 2 (or 3) sprigs of fresh mint
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (or sweetener)
  • 100 ml Spa red (or other sparkling water)
  • 40 ml white rum (Bacardi for example)
  • 4 to 6 ice cubes (crushed if possible)
  • optional: 1 fresh passion fruit
  • necessities: large glass, pestle

Preparation method

  1. Pour the rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, Spa red and sugar into the glass.
  2. Rub a mint leaf over the rim of the glass so that some flavor remains.
  3. Then put all the mint leaves in the glass and pound them well with the pestle (or something similar).
  4. Fill the glass to ± 1.5 cm below the rim with ice cubes (or crushed ice) and stir.
  5. (Optional) Scoop the contents of the passion fruit over the top with a spoon.
  6. Garnish the Mojito with a sprig of mint and lime wedges, if desired.

And... cheers!

Mojito recipe
Mariko Naber

Author - Mariko Naber
Mariko is the happy brain behind Happlify. Together with partner Mark she runs Sell your stuff online, branding agency Loaded ink BNO and Atelier Naber . She loves feel good, random acts of kindness, meatballs, chocolate mousse, family time, zee, piña colada, sugar & spice and everything nice 💛

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