Tag: Easy
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STRAWBERRY BASIL TARTS
What do anti-inflammatory properties, uplifting feelings, digestive support, treating cold and flu symptoms, improving cardiovascular health, supporting immune health and fighting infections have in common? The answer is basil! Basil is all of those things, plus much, much more. I had some extra fresh basil lying around and wanted to make use of it before…
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KIWI BASIL CALMING TEA BLEND
There are 42 days left of summer. I’m patiently awaiting fall, so I’ve been keeping track. Around this time, I begin to notice the beauty of summer while knowing that the all the things about the season that annoy me will be waning out, which makes appreciation come much easier. This re-discovered appreciation inspired me…
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ROSE APPLE CRUMBLE
Roses are always such a classic go-to for me. But for some reason, I feel like people think they’re too common. Like, they’re too cliche or something. But they really inspire me. When I incorporate roses into the recipes I share here, they become my muse. They’re gorgeous. They’re tasty. And they smell absolutely amazing.…
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CREAMY HIBISCUS
Creamy hibiscus. More like dreamy hibiscus. Anyway, I can’t believe I’m sharing an iced drink in February. It’s unreal. Today was a beautiful and sunny 60 degrees. It’s the first day this year I didn’t have to wear a jacket. Pretty strange. The last few days have been sunny and it had me dreaming of…
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GOLDEN MILK
Golden milk is the queen of anti-inflammation. It’s the coziest of the cozies, warm and comforting with a slight earthy taste. It’s delicious and an easy way to soak up all of its wonderful properties. The recipe I’m sharing today is a base recipe. It’s the foundation of the drink but it’s meant to be…
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BEDTIME MOON MILK
Sleep is a topic I’m wildly passionate about. So it makes sense for me to share a bedtime moon milk recipe I love. It’s made with calming herbs that promote relaxation and ease. And it helped me get out of a rough time. Sometimes I meet people who tell me they have a hard time…
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SUGAR COOKIES (ORANGE CREAMSICLE)
These sugar cookies are the fluffiest and dreamiest. If you’re looking for a cookie that tastes just like an orange Creamsicle, look no further. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these cookies are a nice change from traditional flavors such as strawberry, rose, lavender, chocolate, etc. To embrace citrus season, I used the zest of…
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CHERRY ROSE MINI PIES
These cherry rose mini pies are made with rose tea and oh wow! They add such a delicate touch. Adding rose tea is an easy extra step to use with any cherry pie recipe. Now I don’t think I can ever eat another pie without it. With Valentine’s Day coming up I’ve been playing around…
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VALENTINE TEA BLEND DIY
This Valentine tea blend is the softest and most delicate. I thought it would be appropriate to make such a delicate blend for such a delicate day. I’ll share with you how I made it. Valentine’s Day is weird for me. I love an excuse to have a theme and the fact that the day…
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BREATHE WELL MOCKTAIL
No matter how well I prepare for cold and flu season, I still somehow ended up with a stuffy nose. I haven’t got a fever or a scratchy throat, so I call that a win. I’m very grateful to only have a stuff nose but it still would be nice to breathe. As soon as…
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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE (MADE WITH TEA)
This Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect winter drink. Inside and out, it’s such a warming and nurturing treat. There’s something about snow and hot chocolate that feels like they belong together. But when you add spice, holy moly. Game changer. I’m naturally one of those people who is always cold. Like, even in the…
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LETTING GO TEA BLEND
It’s almost a new year. For me, that means new opportunities, new beginnings and new thought processes. Making room for new things to come into my life means letting go of things that no longer work for me. And it’s bittersweet to let things go. It isn’t always easy, but it is necessary. This year…
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DANDELION MOCHA
I’ve been on a big anti-inflammatory journey. This dandelion mocha is part of it. I’ve always been very careful about the food I consume but until recently, I’ve never thought about inflammation. I was diagnosed with a rare migraine disorder that causes constant inflammation, continuous headaches and migraines on the right side of my head.…
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ECHINACEA SPICED CRANBERRY SPREAD
I’ve been busy preparing my immune system and nervous system for winter. Whenever I can I throw in herbs that will give me the support I’ll need, and this recipe is one of them. I simmered the cranberries long enough to soften up and mash into a spread. Then I infused echinacea and other spices…
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PUMPKIN POPTARTS
Oh, hey, it’s Halloween! When we first opened the coffee & tea shop we partnered with a local bakery and offered many of their yummy baked goods. One of my absolute favorite things from them were their freshly made poptarts. Ugh, they were so good! I actually think about them often. These pumpkin poptarts are…
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CHOCOLATE COVERED APPLE POPS
The other day I saw caramel apples while I was walking through the grocery store and I was so tempted to buy them. It immediately inspired me to make my own, but that somehow turned into chocolate covered apple pops. And I say you have to embrace the inspiration whenever it finds you. I started…
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CUTE HALLOWEEN POPCORN
I made Halloween popcorn! I added some cute edible Halloween decorations onto home-popped popcorn and it all made my day so much brighter! Like I always say, it’s the little details that matter. It’s pretty obvious that my priority was flavor and cuteness with this recipe. There’s no anti-inflammatory properties or real nutritional value with…
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MUMMY JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Look how cute these mummy jalapeño poppers are! They are a perfect Halloween snack and are super easy to make. These are one of my favorite recipes in these Halloween series I’ve been doing all month long. To start out, slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Combine cream cheese and…
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WITCH FINGER COOKIES
A week and a half until Halloween! It’s crazy to me that this year is almost over. I just can’t believe it. This year has been a whirlwind for me. Writing these recipes has been a huge foundation for me throughout these last couple of months, and it’s given me a lot of purpose. So,…
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FALL APPLE DUMPLINGS
This cozy recipe is a take on an old-fashioned apple dumpling. The warmness and coziness they bring make them perfect for fall, so I call them fall apple dumplings. If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll start to see that I have a slight apple obsession. Shamelessly, here’s another apple recipe 🙂 I…