Last month I celebrated my birthday. My 38-1/2 birthday, that is. My actual birthday is in June, but life got away from me over the last six months and I decided it was time to make it happen. In the past, I’ve celebrated my birthday with lengthy stretches of fun. … Continue reading
Tea is a peculiar word. It can refer to the dried leaves of a plant, often shredded, that can be used to make a drink by adding water. It can refer to the drink that is made from such leaves. It can also refer to an afternoon or evening meal, … Continue reading
It’s summertime, and kids are thirsty! Persistent, nagging reports of the detrimental health effects of BPA in containers, artificial food coloring, and sweeteners have left me wondering how to train my kids’ palates to enjoy healthier, more natural beverages such as tea and botanical infusions. Kids run the unhealthy drink … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been blessed to explore some western landscape. Traveling through northwest Utah, one is witness to huge expanses of rock, very vertical as well as intricately layered horizontally. From the valley, one also sees vertical forests of pine, and in the distance, more hills and snow-capped mountains just below … Continue reading
Last month’s post described the fascinating discovery of fresh herb-and-spice pairings with various teas. At the request of T Ching readers, this month, I am sharing some of the less-than-heavenly tea-herb combinations that came out of this experiment!Cherries (OK, so it’s not an herb…but a good blooper!) – Inspired by the … Continue reading