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I recently started thinking of tropical drinks and food items as summer is just around the bend, I am way into spring fever to the point of no return, and I am going to Cabos in a few weeks. I can almost taste the Mexican foods and drinks. I thought of one of my favorite drinks, Pina Coladas, and thought about muffins, which are also high on my list of things I like and really shouldn’t. I then received a Health Alert from a very good friend, Jane, who by the way is quite the expert in the field of self help, and decided to alter it a bit as her alert featured Margaritas. Now, I am not overly fond of margaritas, but they’ll do in a pinch. My daughter in law, Amy, informed me of the impact a couple margaritas can have at the resort in Cabos and I thought, “Hmm, what fun THAT could be!” So I gave this some thought, and although I love the idea of sipping a margarita in Mexico and watching the fun begin, I decided to go with my first idea of a post on Pina Colada muffins, include a recipe for great Pina Coladas, and also include an updated version of the Health Alert! How cool is that?  Let me know what you think.

Pina Colada Muffins

2 cups flour
2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup choopped pecans
1/3 cup coconut oil

Stir the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients and add to dry ones. Stir until just moistened. Fill muffin pans and bake at 400* for about 20 minutes. Makes 18.

The Perfect Pina Colada

3 oz. light rum
3 tbsp. coconut cream
3 tbsp. crushed pineapple
Place ingredients in a blender with 2 cups ice and blend on High for 1 minute.

Important Women’s Health Issue:
 
 Do you have feelings of inadequacy?
 Do you suffer from shyness?
 Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Pina Coladas.  Pina Coladas are the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. Pina Coladas can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you’re ready and willing to do just about anything.  You will notice the benefits of Pina Coladas almost immediately and with a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want to live. Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start living, with Pina Coladas. Pina Coladas may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Pina Coladas. However, women who wouldn’t mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it.
Side effects may include:
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, new tattoos or piercing, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke.

WARNING:
The consumption of Pina Coladas may make you think you are whispering when you are not.
The consumption of Pina Coladas may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.
The consumption of Pina Coladas may cause you to think you can sing.
The consumption of Pina Coladas may make you think you can logically converse.