These red, raisin-like berries are best eaten but classically they have been brewed with Schizandra. One of the most popular beverages in China consists mainly of these two berries. With folklore associating lycii and schizandra tea with beauty, youthful skin and “glowing” eyes and complexion, it’s little wonder that Lycii’s a favorite amongst females in [...]
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James, “The Portrait of a Lady” The tea manking it usually it’s an opportunity for a ritual in our lives, a ritual meaning that we need to release ourself and observe our reactions when we [...]
Ginger is one of the most diversely consumed herb in the world. Not only is it enjoyed as a beverage but it is eaten in many forms world-wide. Ginger slices from the fresh root purchased at the grocery store will do for an introduction to the tastes and actions of Ginger in general but older [...]
15 sweet woodruff springs 2 pints strawberries 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 quarts Rhine or Mosel wine Optional garnishes include edible flowers such as borage, violets, or roses. Heat 4 woodruff springs in 200 deg. oven for 5 min. Rinse and hull 1 pint of the strawberries, then place in large pitcher or crock and [...]
The habanero pepper is 30-50 times hotter than a jalapeno. The flavor, if you can get past the heat, is fruity and distinctive. This “cooking sherry” brings forth the flavor and reduces the incendiary impact to provide a delicious seasoning. 1 bottle sherry 1 fresh habanero pepper The selection of sherry is important. Christian Brothers Golden Sherry or Hartly & [...]
I’m presently making my own vanilla – do not know if you can use brandy. I used 2 cups of SKY vodka* and a vanilla bean. I put both into a jar, covered and let steep. After 5 weeks, I added another vanilla bean. It seems to be just fine – a bit weak at [...]
2 1/2 cups water 4 cups sugar 1 cup wine vinegar 8 sprigs fresh mint Combine water and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Add vinegar and simmer 1/2 hour. Remove from heat and plunge mint sprigs into hot syrup. Let cool and bottle (supposedly the syrup need not be [...]
2 CUPS SOY SAUCE 2 OZ. BURBON WHISKEY 2 TBLS. GARLIC SALT 2 TBLS. SUGAR 1 TSP. PEPPER 2 TBLS. DRY MUSTARD 2 TBLS. GROUND GINGER 2 TSP. TABASSCO LET SOAK FOR 24 HOURS DRY IN SMOKER OR DEHYDRATOR.
News alert: Don’t juice vegetables and then discard the pulp. In the garbage goes most of the fiber. Even worse, according to a new study, you waste about half of the fabulous vitamins and phytomins. Researchers first measured levels of two phytomins: lycopene (a possible colon-cancer fighter) in tomatoes; and sulforaphane (a possible breast-cancer fighter) [...]
This is a little sweet because of the fruit but makes a wonderful breakfast drink. Smoothie: 1 Banana ½ Papaya 1 Tbsp Spirulina 1½ Cup Unsweetened rice, soy or grain milk ¼ tsp Cinnamon Put everything in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Also try adding your favorite berries, frozen or fresh!
