Springtime Food Favorites
Spring is here and it is time to get creative with the foods you love. Everyone at City Orthodontics loves springtime. Vibrant colors, fresh fruits, veggies, and refreshing drinks are our favorite reasons for what makes spring awesome. To celebrate the beginning of the sunny season we have provided you with some braces and Invisalign friendly, healthy, yummy, and oh-so-fun springtime recipes the entire family will enjoy.
Veggie Tulip
Make veggie tulips for parties, children, or just for fun. These are a fun way to promote healthy heating and are as simple as can be.
What You Need
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Knife
- Toothpicks
What To Do
- Slice cucumbers ¾ inch thick and then slice in halves
- Slice carrots ¾ inch thick
- Cut V shapes out of halves of the cucumbers
- Make 4 small cuts to the carrots to form a tulip shape
- Stick the cucumber v shape onto a toothpick first then the bottom of the tulip carrot on top.
- You now have a veggie tulip!
Dreami Kiwi Lemonade
Enjoy a refreshing take on the classic lemonade and add kiwi to it. If you need a quick and fancy way to impress your guests or if you just want to treat yourself, this Kiwi Lemonade is the way to go. Make an impression with this invigorating and colorful drink.
What You Need
- 2 cups of ice cubes
- 8 chopped kiwis, & 1 more for garnish
- 1 ¼ cups of fresh lemon juice (roughly 6 lemons)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- Blender
What To Do
- Blend all of the ingredients until lemonade is smooth.
- Enjoy and feel rejuvenated!
City Orthodontics Spring Check up!
We hope you enjoy our springtime favorites for your kitchen table or any party that may be coming up. Don’t forget to check in with us to keep your beautiful smile healthy. Contact us for an appointment or even just to chat about these fabulous recipes. Cheers!