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You’ve bumped into friends at the gym or your first yoga class, and the conversation is showing no sign of slowing down. Wouldn’t it be great to have them over for dinner and drink or even just a snack? Go ahead: When you’ve stocked your kitchen pantry with the mix of goodies, ready to use equipment, and stashed a handful of quick recipes, you’re always on deck for a get together.

STEP ONE is determining in advance exactly what you‘ll serve on short notice. The four recipes here bring millions of flavor from surprisingly few ingredients and come together in 15 minutes or less. And everything’s so easy to prepare that you can enjoy time with your friends while getting the food together, and still have fun!

STEP TWO is stocking up on the ingredients for your selected recipes. Work up a shopping list for your own favorite dishes. Stocking your shelves is simple when you go to the store with a game plan. Need helpful equipment - determine your needs. Before you step into a store you should have a good idea of just what equipment you need. This decision, of course, will depend on the foods or drinks you will prepare. A good food processor is about the best helping hand. You can also invest in the world’s first Sparkling Beverage system that carbonates all ingredients in the bottle, for intense pressure-infused flavor. With Bonne O, you can sparkle everything!  Water, fruit, herbs, tea, wine, spirits & sodas! The taste of real ingredients infused right in the bottle is fantastic and there is no CO2 tank required! Once you realize what a help this type of appliance will be throughout the year, you will definitely see it as a good investment. You will love using Bonne O every day for all of your beverages!

STEP THREE is about sharing the joys of good food, a perfect drink, and good company. Focus on those three things and you‘ll have everything you need for a wonderful time together.

READY FOR ANYTHING 

A slice of bread served with butter or jam is the simplest snack. And, when it’s fresh-baked, it’s a delicious treat, too. Keep a great testing loaf on hand and you’re that much closer to being ready for last-minute guests.

ORANGE POMEGRANATE SPARKLER

The fresh sweet flavor of pomegranate makes this a deliciously satisfying mocktail. Pretty and refreshing, it makes any occasion special. Use the Bonne O Sparkling Beverage System for the best results.

Add 1⁄2 pack Bonne O Orange Syrup (71ml) and 1⁄2 pack Bonne O Pomegranate Syrup (71ml) to the flavor chamber.

Ingredients:

• Bonne O Orange Syrup

• Bonne O Pomegranate Syrup

• Chilled, filtered water

• Insert one carbonator in the CO2 chamber

Directions: Completely fill the bottle with cold, filtered water. For best results use refrigerator chilled water. Add pomegranate seeds to the glass to garnish and each sip will have an extra flavor burst!

Makes: 3,1/8 cups (750 ml) 4 wine glasses

Make an Orange and Pomegranate Cocktail! Put 3⁄4 of a cup (179ml) of chilled vodka in the bottle and top up with chilled, filtered water before carbonating. Cheers!

SPARKLING LEMON ICED TEA

Have fun. Create a cool lemon iced tea for a surprise party. Add real mint leaves and use real tea bags to make it naturally perfect. Enjoy!

Add one pack (142ml) of Bonne O Lemon Syrup to the flavor chamber.

Ingredients:

• Bonne O Lemon Syrup

• Handful of mint

• 2 black tea bags

• Chilled, filtered water

• Insert one carbonator in the CO2 chamber.

Directions: Insert the mint leaves and tea bags into the Bonne O bottle then completely fill the bottle with cold, filtered water. For best results use refrigerator chilled water.

Makes: 3,1/8 cups (750 ml) 3 medium glasses

Take this lovely subtle afternoon iced tea and tart it up for a Sparkling Lemon Hard Iced Tea. Add 3⁄4 of a cup (179ml) of chilled vodka in the bottle and top up with chilled, filtered water before carbonating. Cheers!

EASY BAKED CHEESE FONDUE

(Prep. 10 minutes. Bake: 5 minutes)

Ingredients:

• 1, 8-ounce round Brie, Camembert

• Coarsely ground mixed peppercorns

• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

• Slice crusty bread, toasted, or crackers.

Directions: Preheat oven to 450F. Peel rind from top of the cheese. Place cheese in a quiche dish or shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with ground peppercorns and walnuts or pecans.

Bake for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is softened and just begins to melt. Serve with toasted bread slice or crackers.

Makes 8 servings.

PROSCIUTTO WITH MELON

(Prep: 10 minutes)

Ingredients:

• ¼ lemon juice

• ½ cup olive oil

• 2-teaspoon honey

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 cantaloupe peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges

• 10 ounces sliced prosciutto

• 1/3-cup fresh basil

Directions: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

In the meantime wrap each cantaloupe slice with some of the prosciutto. Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with the fresh basil. Serve with toothpicks. Makes 16 servings

Now, want to join us for dinner?

Come on over and don’t forget to join the Bonne O social community FB where you can share your favorite “backyard beverage” and have a chance to win a Free recipe book 

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