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To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning.It is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true.To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds,To know the wonder of a stardust sky and the wisdom of the man in the moon.To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,The innocence of a child’s eyes and the beauty of an aging hand,for it is through their teachings we learn to love.To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us.When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again.To believe is to know we are not alone,That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.To believe is to know that wonderful surprises are just waiting to happen,And all our hopes and dreams are within reach.If only we believe.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own.

You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it.

Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Pink Saturday!


I haven't participated in Pink Saturday in a while but this photo caught my eye for its pretty pink color. Then the recipe sounded just as good as it looked. What a great punch to serve during summer! The recipe includes instructions for both non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions so you can please everyone. This would also be great for wedding and baby showers (especially if mom is having a girl!)

Sparkling Punch
Yield
Makes about 9 cups
Ingredients
1 (12-oz.) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
4 cups white cranberry juice cocktail
1 qt. club soda, chilled
Garnish: fresh mint sprigs
Preparation
1. Stir together lemonade concentrate and cranberry juice cocktail in a large pitcher. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Stir in club soda just before serving. Garnish, if desired.
Champagne Punch: Substitute 1 (750-milliliter) bottle extra-dry Champagne or sparkling wine and 1/4 cup orange liqueur for club soda; proceed with recipe as directed
(photo from southernliving.com)


I hope everybody have a Wonderful and Happy Pink Saturday !Now go visit Beverly http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/.
and enjoy all the fun and beautiful Pink from all the participants.

33 comments:

Marie Reed said...

What a heavenly pretty in pink punch! The photo is pure eye candy!

♥Mimi♥ said...

What a wonderful blog post for Pink Saturday! It's windy and raining here in Upper Michigan today, so this is a breath of spring for me☺

Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine and the j♥y of being surrounded by those you l♥ve.

See you next week!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty and a great sounding treat for a hot summer day.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that not only looks delicious, too. I would love a glass just now.

Happy Pink Saturday, Virginia. We've missed you.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for this delicious sparkling punch recipe Virginia.
Happy Pink Saturday!

Anonymous said...

Hi there, Happy Pink Saturday! That punch is soooo pretty - makes me thristy. TY for visiting me today,

xJ
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Marina Capano said...

What a wonderful blog post for Pink Saturday!!!Happy Pink Saturday!!!!!!!!!!

HiHo said...

love your blog quoate/believe and others in past posts. enjoyed my visit, "I'll be back" Ha! happy pink Heidi

Char said...

that looks wonderful and I bet tastes even better, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

Anonymous said...

How refreshing!



~ Gabriela ~

~*~Patty S said...

very inviting and refreshing looking, pretty in pink too! TFS
~*Happy Pink Saturday*~

kayellen said...

Yummy looking Lemonade:)

Happy Pink Saturday to you too!!!

Smiles,
kayellen

Dawn said...

Oh! That's sounds good! Happy PS!

Nancy said...

Perfect pink! Happy Pink Saturday!

Unknown said...

I could have used this today while sitting on the deck! Such a refrreshing picture!

Sonia said...

Oh I love the picture of the pinke lemonade...I will definitely have to make this recipe...looks so refreshing on a hot day..thanks for stopping by my blog..Happy weekend! Miss Bloomers

Tara said...

Sounds delish! Especially with the weather I'm having in my neck of the woods this weekend, blue skies and sun. Happy Pink Saturday and have a blessed weekend!

Robin said...

Oh yum....
Thank you for this recipe.
Have a beautiful weekend.

Pink Slippers said...

Looks yummy and perfect for the weather we have been having here this weekend.
Wendy

Betty said...

That looks so good and a perfect recipe for a hot day!

SmilingSally said...

That looks so good. Thanks. Happy Pink Saturday.

Cathy said...

I could go for some of the lovely Pink Punch.

xo Cath

Susie Jefferson said...

I'd make the punch just for the colour! I definitely have to try this (I think I'll have to post it on my blog as well, for the UK crowd if that's alright with you). Happy Pink Saturday!

Kris said...

Thanks so much for the punch recipe. I'm actually looking for recipes for my step-daughters upcoming wedding shower. I think I'll include this one.

Happy PS

Kris

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Virginia,
Happy Pinkness to you!

That pink punch is so pretty :0)

Have a grand pink week..
Love & Light,
Stephanie

Rebecca said...

Yummy for the tummy and for the eyes as well. :) LOVE the pink punch! Have a lovely Sunday and week ahead.

Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca

Bobbi Jo Nichols said...

YUMMY!! That looks so pretty and refreshing. Thank you for sharing. You have a great weekend too. Thank you for stopping by. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Judi said...

Happy Pink Saturday
Oh yum! This sounds so good. I love cranberry juice and it would be so delish with lemonade! I am going to put this recipe aside and try it out for a gathering...
thank you for sharing
Judi

Katie said...

Oh so yummy! That just looks so pretty! I had a get together on Sat. and I mixed equal parts flavored selzer in tropical flavor and some V-8 Smoothie drink in banana/strawberry and two large serving spoons of crushed pineapple. In a blender, oh it was so refreshing!

Patricia said...

Thank you for the lovely recipe - it looks so Pink and refreshing. Thank you for stopping by my blog it is much appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful new week.

Beansieleigh said...

This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Hope you had a Happy Pink Saturday, and have a wonderful week ahead!

Deanna said...

Thank you for the recipe! I will put it in my Bloggy Recipe book!
Delicious

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
Deanna :D

Jeanie said...

Finally catching up on Pink Sat! First, thanks for visiting the Marmelade Gypsy. Second, would you mind if I just pulled up a chair to that table and had a nice tall glass of that most tasty looking lemonade? Looks wonderful!