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Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

June 10th, 2008

Amazing Earl Grey Ice Cream

See that? That is goat’s milk. Gallons of raw, organic, healthy goat’s milk milked by yours truly in the wee hours of the morning. O.k…well not wee hours. More like 8:00, or uh… 9:00…maybe even 10:00. I admit it ..I get out there when I can.
What are you going to do with that much milk?
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By Marye -- 4 comments

June 6th, 2008

India Spice Frappe: Fire and Ice

 
This is so good, as far as I am concerned anyway.  It makes a great drink to sip in the evening while you watch the sun go down from the porch.  Listen to the crickets, watch the stars come out…all of the goodness of living in the country.
Any good chai can be used in this […]

By Marye -- 3 comments

June 4th, 2008

Cool Off with a Green Tea Slush

Yesterday it hit 100. Was it only a few weeks ago that it was cold? It seems like it. Now the house gets too hot in the afternoons to do much other than read a book in front of the fan.
Actually, like many of the modern amenities I think that air conditioning […]

By Marye -- 11 comments

April 25th, 2008

Have an Impromptu Red Hat Tea Party Today!

I was reminded that it is Red Hat Day today by Sandy, at ALL Holiday Cafe. She has some great background on what it is, and the history of it.
So, as any day is a great day for an impromptu tea party, here are some ideas to get you started. Just call […]

By Marye -- 5 comments

April 24th, 2008

How-to Tea Smoke Meat

 
Tea smoked meat? What?
O.k..maybe it is because I am in Texas, or maybe it is because I love smoked meat but I think that  smoked meat just has an amazing flavor. Tea has an amazing flavor…You can infuse the flavor of tea into meat by smoking it. Cool huh?
Yeah, just wait until I share […]

By Marye -- 5 comments

April 10th, 2008

For Earth Day:Grow Your Own Herbal Tea!

Jennifer and Peggy at Treehugging Family are focusing on Earth Day at b5 all month.
Some of the big environmental issues facing consumers today is greenhouse gas, carbon footprints the size of the Jolly Green Giant, and socio-ethical issues concerning working conditions and Fair Trade for farmers and workers. It can be overwhelming to try […]

By Marye -- 3 comments

April 2nd, 2008

Big People’s Snacks: Chocolate Covered Espresso Bean Recipe

Have you had chocolate covered espresso beans?
Yeah, me too. Yummy.
I like to think of them as big people’s Raisinettes. They are not too hard to make, and as long as you start with a fantastic espresso bean, and add great chocolate, you are going to have an awesome end product.
Better than anything […]

By Marye -- 6 comments

March 25th, 2008

Refreshing Green Tea Fizz

 
I know it isn’t summer yet..but hey, it is in the 70s here all ready and summer can’t be far away, right?
Green tea makes a light, refreshing drink.  I prefer it in the summer to the winter..Winter and fall I much prefer a black based tea, especially chai.  Summer? Well now you need something cool, […]

By Marye -- 2 comments

March 20th, 2008

Easy Make Ahead Easter Brunch

For most of my life my idea of Easter brunch has been a chocolate bunny washed down with either Dr. Pepper, or coffee.  Sort of depends on the era, if you know what I mean.  We have rarely attended a church that had the energy to do a sunrise service, anyway.  But, Easter brunch is […]

By Marye -- 1 comment

March 18th, 2008

Ready for Summer? Green Tea Mango Apricot Smoothie Recipe

O.k..so the days are longer, the sunrises are prettier, and I am beginning to thaw out. I have been almost basking in the 80 degree weather we have been having.
All winter long I would drag myself away from the kitchen fire to come in here, clutching my hot coffee to ward off frostbite in […]

By Marye -- 2 comments