Modern consumers have an unprecedented abundance of superb tea available to them. Once the true taste and energy of tea is revealed through better brewing, I believe tea will enjoy a renaissance period like wine and coffee.
Monthly Archives: June 2010
A Midori Sour that Goes Against the Green
Food Thinkers offers up this very grown-up approach to the Midori Sour, using fresh pineapple and lemon juices from your juicer … entirely avoiding any extra sugar and relying instead on the Midori itself to sweeten the deal.
Stuff Your Peppers with Leafy Green Juice Pulp
Using the pulp from my juicer ensures that I get all the nutrients from my produce. And the juicer does most of the chopping and mincing work for me, so the pulp is more or less ready to toss into a recipe, as is. Put that in your pepper.
Luxury on the (Homemade) Half-Shell
The rich, herby flavors of this adaptation of the classic Oysters Rockefeller are set off perfectly by the grassy notes of UFO Pale Ale. Thanks to the recipe’s simple directions, you needn’t wait for your next restaurant date — enjoy a little luxe at home.
Baklava, Exotic Easy
Baklava’s origin is impossible to pin down, so ingredients and recipes vary. Almost any nut, from almonds to walnuts, pistachio to pecans, can be used. This exotic treat is equally fantastic for entertaining a group, or for a special night at home.
Warm Up Cool Nights with a Mint Mocha
If you have any lingering childhood memories of drinking hot chocolate outside on a chilly night, this is the minty adult version of your memory.
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Cioppino: The Other San Francisco Treat
This Italian fish stew is warming in the winter, but it’s a great summer dish when served with salad or fresh bread because it uses seasonal seafood, shellfish, and produce. Use your slow cooker to keep the heat in your pot and out of your kitchen.
Get Two Dishes from One with Ratatouille Gratin
Do you always end up with too much produce in your garden? This recipe gives you two great ways to use it all up.
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Stale Bread Goes from Blah to ‘Ahhh’ in this Pudding
We think even simple bread pudding is delicious, but one with chocolate and coconut is even more exciting. The best feature of this recipe (other than you can whip it up on a weeknight) is that it doesn’t make a huge batch, so it’s a perfect dessert for four diners, acceptable for two … or pretty fantastic for one.
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Get a Wheatgrass Kick from Tropical Island Bliss
Feelin’ droopy lately? Does the threat of summer heat zap you before it starts? Wheatgrass is a natural energizer that when added to your juice will turn it into a natural pick-me-up. This recipe shows a secret for taking the mess out of making it, and gives a great-tasting juice to add it to.
