Squeeze the Day! In honor of National Lemonade Day

August’s lazy days and warmer temperatures make it a great month to have a lemonade stand. Why not spark the kids’ entrepreneurial spirit and encourage them to host a stand on National Lemonade Day (Aug. 20)? If they love helping others, discover how their efforts can support Alex’s Lemonade Stand, an organization that fights childhood cancer. Learn more at www.alexslemonade.org.

Whichever route the kids choose, as business entrepreneurs or philanthropists, we’re sharing treats from Oceanside’s Seaside Baker to help make your lemonade stand a success. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Surprise customers with this aromatic twist on traditional lemonade. Find the recipe for Lavender Lemonade at www.theseasidebaker.com/ lavender-lemonade.

Elevate your stand with lemon treats!

Lemon Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting—Intense lemon flavor (but not too tart) with sweet, smooth cream cheese frosting. Yum! Recipe: www.theseasidebaker.com/lemon-brownies

Lemon Bar Cookies—They taste like lemon bars, but look like cookies. Read the full recipe (and discover the secret ingredient) at www.theseasidebaker.com/lemon-tart-cookies.

Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, chopped1¼ cup white sugar (divided)7 cups water (divided)

2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8 lemons)

Directions

1. Place strawberries in blender; sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over them and let sit for 5 mins.

3. Remove seeds from lemon juice, if needed; add 1 cup sugar and whisk until dissolved.

4. Whisk lemon mixture into strawberry mixture.

5. Add 6 cups water and mix together.

6. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Recipe and photos published with permission by Jackie Bruchez, The Seaside Baker.

30 • SanDiegofamily.com • August 2021