Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia Ficus-Indica), are native to the Western Hemisphere and are abundantly found in the Southwest United States as well as central and western Mexico.  Prickly pear fruit is often called cactus figs, Indian figs as well as tunas.  They come in three colors; white (or greenish), yellow and red.  If you’re a fan of watermelon, juicy pears and or honeydew you’ll love the taste of prickly pear fruit.  And like their name, the outside of the skin is extremely prickly.  So be sure to handle the outer fruit with care!]]> http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/2010-09-16-how-to-make-a-prickly-pear-margarita/feed/ 74 http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/2010-09-01-how-to-make-a-classic-margarita-cocktail/ http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/2010-09-01-how-to-make-a-classic-margarita-cocktail/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:28:18 +0000 http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/?p=739

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make to make a Classic Margarita that’s as easy as uno, dos, tres!  The best ‘rita is one that’s fresh and uses top quality ingredients like silver tequila (100% agave), orange liqueur (such as Patron Citrónge or Cointreau),  freshly squeezed lime juice, sea salt flakes and a dash of blue agave nectar.  And you won’t sweat the calories in this tequila cocktail.  This Skinny (ish) Margarita weighs in at about 200 calories per serving.  And if you’re really concerned about your caloric intake just tweak the ratio (more lime juice, less liqueur) to your liking.  So mi amigo, toss that store bought margarita mix and get shakin’ and sippin’ this Labor Day weekend!]]> http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/2010-09-01-how-to-make-a-classic-margarita-cocktail/feed/ 84 http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/2010-08-05-how-to-make-an-eclipse-cocktail/ http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/2010-08-05-how-to-make-an-eclipse-cocktail/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:32:04 +0000 http://www.vlogolution.com/hot/?p=718

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make to make an Eclipse cocktail.  This drink recipe is for the those who like to take it nice and berry sloe.  And don’t be fooled; this tipple isn’t as obscure as its name.   With ingredients like gin, sloe gin liqueur, fresh lemon juice, grenadine syrup and a juicy cherry garnish, earth’s gravitational pull will become seemingly non-existent.  Several swigs of this crimson cocktail will launch imbibers clear into orbit!

Note: This celestial libation isn’t limited to space geeks and Twilight Saga Eclipse freaks.   All of legal drinking age are welcome to taste, sip, suck and slurp this naughty gin tipple!  If this Eclipse put you into high spirits, you want to miss how-to make a New Moon and a Bitten.  And for those of you who prefer to get down and dirty, then click here to watch the World’s Most Crude Cocktail – a BP Oil Spill!

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Music by Falik “The Falik Show” & “Inner Child”, Dabra “Madrugada” (Daniel_s_remix), Loveshadow “We R 1″, FuriousStereo “Rainha do Sol Remix” and kcentric “Desaprendere” (featuring Silvia O. Silky Jazz Mix) via http://www.falik.org & http://www.ccmixter.org. Photo Credits: Fred Espenak / NASA / NSSDC.