Tag: Recipe
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MATCHA FIZZ (MOCKTAIL)
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I’ve had green drinks freshly on my mind. This brings me to matcha. With its beautiful green color, I knew it would make the perfect ingredient for a mocktail. This matcha fizz will certainly put you in the spirit this season, plus it’s so delicious you’ll want…
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TEA BUTTER CANDLE
Have you ever seen a butter candle? They’re pretty amazing. And a complete game changer for party hosts. I’m going to show you how to make one that’s infused by tea! This tea butter candle is simple to make so much fun. The addition of tea infuses the butter with its flavor profiles. It is…
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MATCHA SALT
This easy seasoned salt recipe is packed with flavor from the high-grade green tea that makes up matcha. It completely reforms basic table salt with its unique flavor. It’s simple and it takes only two ingredients and just a few seconds to whip up. Matcha salt might just be your new favorite salt. It packs…
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CHAMOMILE APPLE CRUMBLE
One of my favorite things about chamomile tea is it’s crisp apple flavor. The two pair perfectly together. It’s no secret that chamomile tea is my favorite tea. I mention it a lot. This recipe makes me excited because I get to use beautiful chamomile to flavor one of my favorite desserts, apple crumble. You…
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ESPRESSO MARTINI RECIPE (NO MACHINE NEEDED)
The espresso martini. Three words that seem to never disappoint. I know some people who begin their nights out with one, and they swear by it. I’m going to show you how to make one at home. And you don’t even need an espresso machine! I use the pour over method to brew my coffee…
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CHOCOLATE CHIP SKILLET COOKIE (WITH COFFEE SALT)
When it comes to chocolate, I have no self-discipline. I often find excuses to eat it, and the thing is I really have no plans to change. I am what I am. Life is short, so why not over-indulge in some chocolate? This chocolate chip skillet cookie is one of my favorites, and the addition…
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GINGER PLUM BISCUIT COBBLER
You may be asking, what’s a biscuit cobbler? Cobblers typically have a traditional pie crust top, but in this recipe biscuits are used instead. I like a heavy crust on my cobblers and pies, so the biscuits were a nice addition. This ginger plum biscuit cobbler recipe is really a lovely winter dessert. I’m also…
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ELDERBERRY + ECHINACEA WAFFLES
How are you making it through this winter? We’ve been doing a lot of cooking around here and it’s definitely making this dark season much brighter. I personally love to cook, so I hope this desire sticks around. These elderberry + echinacea waffles are just what I needed. I infused unsalted butter with elderberry +…
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CHAMOMILE DANISH PANCAKE BALLS (AEBLESKIVER)
Have you ever heard of aebleskiver? They are the cutest and tiniest pillowy pancake balls! These cute little pastries are such a fun treat for breakfast. They also make a cute and unique dessert as well. I infused mine with chamomile. It creates such a gorgeous, delicate and light flavor. I infused the chamomile into…
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LEMON BALM TEA THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Here’s another recipe that was Valentine’s Day inspired. While it actually has nothing to do with V-day, it feels like it does to me. Although these lemon balm tea thumbprint cookies are good for any reason. But for the seasons sake, lets call them Valentine’s Day cookies. To get the lemon balm flavor and essence…
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SWEET TEA CUPCAKES
If you’re into baking for Valentine’s Day, here’s a fun recipe made out of sweet tea! Even if you’re not into Valentine’s Day, these cupcakes are delicious. And so unique! The key is to use actual sweet tea. It’s such an easy trick to add some kick to traditional cupcakes. I like to top it…
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A VERY VALENTINE TEA BLEND
There’s something about blending tea that feels so primal. It feels organic and empowering, like maybe I’m carrying on a skill that some may consider valuable. I guess I could say that my favorite thing about it is that anyone can do it. We all have our own preferences to taste, texture and nuance. This…
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VEGETARIAN PHO TEA
Ok, maybe calling it a tea is a stretch. Technically it’s a broth but sometimes there’s a fine line between the two. Vegetarian pho tea is an easy way to get some adaptogens and wholesomeness that broth offers. Pho is my go-to meal when I’m sick. The broth is powerful and unique and delicious. I…
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CINNAMON TOAST WITH TEA BUTTER
I have this really vivid childhood memory of toast. It’s waking up to the smell of freshly toasted toast and the sound of my grandma tapping her sugar spoon against her cup of coffee as she stirs in the crystals. She dipped her toast into her coffee and would share with me if I got…
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GREEN TEA & BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
It’s been a little grey around here so I wanted to make something to brighten it up a little bit. Groceries have become so expensive that I’m resorting to search high and low for deals and specials. It just so happened that blood oranges went on sale and I knew I had to snatch them…
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HOT TODDY MOCKTAIL
Dry January doesn’t have to be a month of drinking plain water and super sugary drinks. Don’t make it boring. Life is short and who says a month without drinking can’t be fun and exciting? I’ve got a good twist on a classic recipe and I’m excited to share it today! It’s a hot toddy…
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HOT CHOCOLATE WITH TEA MARSHMALLOWS
Oh, hot chocolate. How I love you so. I feel like I could never grow out of it. It’s my preferred drink at any cafe or coffee shop. And I feel like that will probably always be true no matter how old I am. I’m definitely a whipped cream or marshmallow in my hot coco…
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CHAMOMILE & LAVENDER TEA MARSHMALLOWS
I always considered myself a marshmallow hater. Whenever I happen upon a s’mores session, I eat the chocolate and leave the graham cracker and marshmallow. This chamomile & lavender tea marshmallows recipe completely changed my mind. They are super pillow-y and with the addition of tea, the flavors infuse into the marshmallows and they are…
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ELDERBERRY SYRUP MOCKTAIL
Since it’s dry January and all I thought it would be appropriate to share a mocktail recipe. I just had my one year anniversary, or whatever you want to call it, being alcohol free. Technically I do sample all of the alcohol recipes I create and write about, so I have had alcohol but I’m…
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TEA BAKED OATMEAL
I call this one the lazy person’s oatmeal. One of my most favorite things about baking is that the oven does all the work for me. Just combine a few ingredients, set a timer, then like magic it’s ready. After such a busy holiday, I can use all of the lazy cooking I can get.…