tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post8283282553762848954..comments2024-03-17T23:54:40.723-07:00Comments on My Romantic Home: Guilt-Free Root Beer FloatCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16995116580320608776noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-53520097238682395392010-02-09T05:02:49.574-08:002010-02-09T05:02:49.574-08:00I was searching on eBooks for a good book to help ...I was searching on eBooks for a good book to help me get through my diet. In the end I googled it and found this site http://www.hungryforweightloss.com.<br /><br />They are giving away a free ebook called "365 tips for healthy living". I didn't expect it to be any good because it's free but it's actually brilliant so I thought i'd share it here :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-43930265060304288672009-07-10T08:48:32.777-07:002009-07-10T08:48:32.777-07:00I just had to tell you : i tried your recipe after...I just had to tell you : i tried your recipe after reading it made me just crave a rootbeer float , i wanted to try your version & i gotta tell ya :even my hubby and 18 year old enjoyed , thanks Cindy for all your wonderful ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-15121670360452472642009-07-05T08:57:50.058-07:002009-07-05T08:57:50.058-07:00The presentation is beautiful and reminds me of ta...The presentation is beautiful and reminds me of taking my daughter to Swensons Ice Cream Parlor for special occasions (like pay day, ha ha). She always wanted PINK ice cream... and now my 2 year old grandson asks for PINK ice cream.... <br /><br />The real stuff in moderation is better...for taste & health.yogapawsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-48631958425722527942009-07-03T12:11:55.707-07:002009-07-03T12:11:55.707-07:00Coke floats are pretty popular in Africa. Rootbee...Coke floats are pretty popular in Africa. Rootbeer not so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-29705043644925225912009-07-03T05:23:18.865-07:002009-07-03T05:23:18.865-07:00Yep, we call the float spider too here in Oz. I...Yep, we call the float spider too here in Oz. I've had root beer, the very A&W ones, I often think root beer is very similar to Sarsparilla, only not as sweet. I love floats of all sorts, probably coke ones are the best.Rosy Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339872826202772834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-31669959265176010832009-07-02T00:04:36.045-07:002009-07-02T00:04:36.045-07:00Hi Cindy, really love the blog and read it daily. ...Hi Cindy, really love the blog and read it daily. In New Zealand we call the float a spider and have it with any fizzy drink, the best is raspberry or fanta YUMShelley from NZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-69597205974957318232009-07-01T21:14:26.099-07:002009-07-01T21:14:26.099-07:00Yummy looking treats!!!! I gained 5 pounds just lo...Yummy looking treats!!!! I gained 5 pounds just looking at them!Junkstyledivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964918457466451389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-83245289032763393942009-07-01T11:45:36.757-07:002009-07-01T11:45:36.757-07:00Sounds good to me! I am sure it will taste even be...Sounds good to me! I am sure it will taste even better.Beneath the Eaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740746706638573468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-26028653462776373662009-07-01T09:40:59.665-07:002009-07-01T09:40:59.665-07:00I worked in restaurants for years and people from ...I worked in restaurants for years and people from Europe would often try root beer because they didn't have it back home. I never met a European during my restaurant days that liked it. Most of them said it tastes like the stuff the dentist gives you. Maybe fluoride? I'm not sure, but I heard over and over that it reminded them of the dentist. LOLAmerican Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118562297826392361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-33778180488191907372009-07-01T08:03:02.876-07:002009-07-01T08:03:02.876-07:00God Bless You !! YUM.God Bless You !! YUM.Elenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377371859667172825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-53808113576610020412009-07-01T07:54:04.864-07:002009-07-01T07:54:04.864-07:00oh I just adore root beer floats! I made these fo...oh I just adore root beer floats! I made these for my grand kids. We used to buy this soda called cream soda and made floats with that as well. Thanks for sharing.homespun1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09204393087675542507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-86693519500027543162009-07-01T01:30:34.494-07:002009-07-01T01:30:34.494-07:00I love cream-soda with ice cream but the cream-sod...I love cream-soda with ice cream but the cream-soda is hard to find these days. Yesterday I had fizzy lemonade with a scoop of ice cream - delicious!<br /><br />Ann from EnglandAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502956712451039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-41478270380260283772009-07-01T01:14:42.854-07:002009-07-01T01:14:42.854-07:00Wow!! Looks delicious...Lovely blog you have! Firs...Wow!! Looks delicious...Lovely blog you have! First time here, Hugs C&MTvÄ systrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872651573591097501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-54474808276056536242009-07-01T00:20:02.943-07:002009-07-01T00:20:02.943-07:00It looks or should I say looked :o) delicious. I t...It looks or should I say looked :o) delicious. I think I might have had root beer in the past, but not with icecream. Love the low-fat idea too :o)Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354552657280715285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-52607415811870409042009-06-30T23:18:22.104-07:002009-06-30T23:18:22.104-07:00I have always loved root beer floats, but I have n...I have always loved root beer floats, but I have never made them at home. I always get them from the Dairy Queen (root beer and frozen custard - mmmmmm). Now that I see how you make yours and they are so less fattening, I will definitely try them at home. By the way, your photographs are always so good -- what kind of camera do you use?violetladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029256237420904005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-47194008566630638582009-06-30T22:57:36.209-07:002009-06-30T22:57:36.209-07:00I had to laugh, because I did a root beer float po...I had to laugh, because I did a root beer float post recently. Had people drooling on their computers too. LOL! Yours looks yummy too. I also had people in other countries asking about the root beer too. Not on my blog though. I think it was on the Stitch Along blog I am a part of.Neabearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311437927263063301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-8077865600507011752009-06-30T22:19:36.550-07:002009-06-30T22:19:36.550-07:00Root beer floats remind me so much of my childhood...Root beer floats remind me so much of my childhood!! My favorite as a kid.<br />Now that the weather has warmed up, it's the perfect time of year to enjoy one!Mary Ann Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104998632879290558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-8029337457723974832009-06-30T22:01:16.556-07:002009-06-30T22:01:16.556-07:00This really looks good and I don't even like r...This really looks good and I don't even like root beer. I'll bet it would be good with diet vanilla coke or diet Dr. Pepper. I may try it. <br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-65812311448823141192009-06-30T21:34:54.840-07:002009-06-30T21:34:54.840-07:00I must try this..Anytime one can have sweets witho...I must try this..Anytime one can have sweets without all of the calories...it's a definite go!<br /><br />I just returned from my vacation to NC and VA. When you have time, stop by and see the pictures of Mt. Vernon. Oooh, the gardens are so beautiful. Glorious. I couldn't take pics inside the house - they won't let you. But you would have loved the blue room.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495298953834229360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-29441746747169064912009-06-30T21:25:14.177-07:002009-06-30T21:25:14.177-07:00I have the diet root beer but not the ice cream, b...I have the diet root beer but not the ice cream, but I'm gonna get some tomorrow, this looks so good. I haven't had one of these in years. I also found it very interesting in reading the other comments that so many in other countries never heard of root beer or floats. We just take things for granted, huh?Leave a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736682143653420541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-30233872515925982982009-06-30T20:41:23.769-07:002009-06-30T20:41:23.769-07:00Although it looks good...I can't hang with the...Although it looks good...I can't hang with the diet, and fat free stuff. AND, I, of all people need to watch what I eat. Love how pretty you made it look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-33564147638408253212009-06-30T20:14:45.751-07:002009-06-30T20:14:45.751-07:00Hello Cindy; I have always loved Rood Beer Float...Hello Cindy; I have always loved Rood Beer Floats since I was a small girl. And as a big girl I still love them. So with that kind of ice cream and o sugar pop yummy I am in for some yummy drink. thanks for sharing..<br /><br /> Hugs;<br />AlauraCottage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-87839848638896080572009-06-30T19:20:30.638-07:002009-06-30T19:20:30.638-07:00I learned about this delicious recipe at Weight Wa...I learned about this delicious recipe at Weight Watchers...it is so good and your pictures make it look even more tempting! YUM!<br />~PattiCrystal Rose Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427893770103768637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-52166823213529820892009-06-30T19:04:51.005-07:002009-06-30T19:04:51.005-07:00Yumm!! I make rootbeer floats all the time. So r...Yumm!! I make rootbeer floats all the time. So refreshing!<br />SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731602027213155763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-55866382786635699172009-06-30T18:53:24.941-07:002009-06-30T18:53:24.941-07:00Hi Cindy...gotta love root beer...especially A&...Hi Cindy...gotta love root beer...especially A&W root beer(here in Canada). Hubby makes them all the time for the kids especially in the summer.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07428050796438112747noreply@blogger.com