Economical earth friendly alternatives are great things that I count as a privilege to share with others. So, when fellow blogger friend from Closer to Lucy told me about Soda Stream Soda Makers I just had to give the products a try. I am so glad that I did. My family and I have had great fun making our own soda at home. I don’t have to lug heavy cans of soda home, each liter of soda cost about .25 to make and since I’m using tap water we’re cutting down on the plastic use in our home too.
[Image]Making carbonated water and soft drinks is simple! Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds. Fizz to your taste and add the flavor of your choice to make your favorite drink. There so many flavors to choose from cola, lemon lime, and root beer just to name a few. There are “Sparkling Naturals” that contain no artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no artificial sweeteners, and do not contain any preservative, making them a perfect, sparkling, natural soda alternative for the entire family.SodaStream is an "Active Green" product, meaning that consumers are actively reducing their CO2 footprint every time they make soda or sparkling water at home instead of buying it from the store. The more the system is used on a daily basis, the more CO2 footprint the user actively saves.Because SodaStream uses water straight from the tap, the system makes traditional store-bought beverage bottles obsolete. That means less plastic manufactured, less plastic waste is created, and fewer bottled beverages must be transported from manufacturers to distributors to stores to homes.Here are some things that I enjoy about the Soda Stream Soda Maker:
· Easy to install· Easy operation· Reusable 1 liter bottle· Order online· Available at many local stores· Earth Friendly· Economical· Allows me to control the amount of sweetness in the soda my family drinks as well as how much fizz.
It is so nice and convenient to have the addition of the Soda Stream Soda Maker to my kitchen appliances. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner it will be handy to have the ability to make soda at home for when unexpected guests arrive.
By giving a Soda Stream Soda Maker as a Christmas gift I will be sharing a great economic earth friendly product to family and friends, it will be a gift that they can enjoy for years to come.
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Glazed Lemon Cake Made with Soda Stream Soda Maker
It's a beautiful day here in Tennessee. The sun is shining, the leaves are falling, and I thought it would be a great day to bake a Lemon Glazed Cake. It is a good time to try out some Lemon Lime Soda made from my Soda Stream Soda Maker . I mentioned Soda Streamon another recent post.
I was in the middle of making the cake when I realized I didn't have any lemon lime soda on hand, which prior to having the Soda Stream Soda Maker would have made my Lemon Glazed Cake a flop. In about 30 seconds I was able to whip up a liter of lemon lime soda. I only needed a cup so when Riley gets home from school he will be able to have his favorite soda with a wrap before he's off to his basketball game. I thought I would post the Lemon Glazed Cake Recipe for anyone who would like to give it a try. The cost is about .22 per serving. The economical cost of this cake puts a big smile on my face when I see how much my whole family enjoys it.
Glazed Lemon Cake
1 package (18-1/4 oz.) white cake mix
1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
3/4 vegetable oil (I use applesauce)
3 eggs (I use 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites)
1 cup of lemon-lime soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2Tbsp. lemon juice
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil (applesauce) and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Gradually beat in soda. Pour batter into 9x13 greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center.
Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth, carefully spread over warm cake cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12 servings (.22 per servings)
19 comments:
- Aspiring New Moms said...
- Hi! I am your newest follower :) I have heard about the Soda Stream Soda Maker - it sounds neat! This cake sounds yummy!
- November 1, 2011 2:41 PM
- Katrina said...
- I have never heard about the Soda Stream Soda Maker until now. Very neat! I'm following your back from the Thursday blog hop. Thank you for stopping by my blog :)
- November 3, 2011 4:18 AM
- Salma @ Chasing Rainbow said...
- This is different, I see that I'm not the only one who has never heard of soda stream maker. Thanks for joining the Terrific Thursday blog hop, and for stopping by my blog. Have a great Thursday!
- November 3, 2011 6:21 AM
- Priscilla said...
- Cake looks great! I'm following you from the Thursday blog hop.
- November 3, 2011 7:07 AM
- Mizzreviewlady said...
- What a great idea! I also own a Soda Stream but never thought about using it in a recipe. Love it! I am now following you back.
- November 3, 2011 7:22 AM
- Danielle said...
- Following you back from Life With Two Boys.. Thanks for stopping by!
- November 3, 2011 7:45 AM
- Brooke said...
- YUM. My Soda Stream is my FAVORITE thing in the kitchen. I drink fizzy water all day long. Thanks for stopping by Cupcakes & Cucumbers, I am here to follow you back!
- November 3, 2011 7:53 AM
- Katie said...
- Hi. Visiting from the hop. I'm your newest follower. I saw that you are in the Boro. I lived there for several years while going to school. Bought a house and stayed a few years after college until I got married. Love the Boro. I'm now in Brentwood. I think this is the first time I've ran across another TN blogger. YAY! I know there are tons out there. It's just fun to find via a Blog Hop. I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow back if you like. Katie @ Glamorous Without the Guilt glamorouswithouttheguilt.blogspot.com
- November 3, 2011 8:47 AM
- frugalmommieof2 said...
- This sounds amazing. I so want a soda stream. I really keep eyeing them. Stopping by and following you by gfc from the Terrific Thursday Hop. I would love if you stopped by my blog too! Have a great day. Lisa W http://frugalmommieof2.blogspot.com/
- November 3, 2011 3:49 PM
- Sue said...
- Thank you for the follow now following you
- November 4, 2011 6:32 AM
- Jamie said...
- Thanks for the follow, returning the <3 Jamie For Love of Cupcakes
- November 4, 2011 2:21 PM
- LaTonya said...
- Love Cakes! Thanks 4 this recipe I will definitely be adding the ingredients to my shopping list for tomorrow! Following u from the Thursday Blog Hop. Hope u will come by and say hi! http://detroitmomandherviews.blogspot.com/
- November 4, 2011 2:52 PM
- Our Banana Moments said...
- Lemon iced cake is delicious. I hadn't heard of the soda stream maker, so, I can only guess it's role in the cake. I am a new fan of your blog. Thank you for visiting mine. http://ourbananamoments.com Marsha
- November 4, 2011 6:13 PM
- Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen said...
- Wow! That sounds amazing. Thanks for the follow, now following you back.
- November 5, 2011 6:39 AM
- Kim@Chubby Cheeks Thinks said...
- That sounds amazing! I'm definitely going to try it! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up for my blog hop! I'm following you back! :) Kim http://www.chubbycheeksthinks.com
- November 5, 2011 7:24 AM
- Kim Croisant said...
- Sounds yummy! New follower here. http://mommieagainblog.blogspot.com/
- November 5, 2011 10:48 AM
- Susan M. Heim said...
- This looks SOOOOO good! Thanks for visiting my blog, Susan Heim on Parenting. I'm following you now, too, via GFC (ParentingAuthor). Cheers!
- November 5, 2011 11:26 AM
- The Rosenau's said...
- Wow sounds soo good! I'm going to have to give this one a try! Thanks for visiting and following my blog! I'm following back! Julianne www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com
- November 6, 2011 2:48 PM
- The BROOKIE COOKIE said...
- Yummmmm lemon cake!!! stopping by from chasing rainbow (catching up) stop by and take a look at our delicious cookies! http://thebrookiecookie.blogspot.com/
- November 8, 2011 1:05 AM
