Tea

One of my guilty pleasures since I've been in school this year, has been sitting on my porch in the morning with a mug of something hot and a good book. My little dog, Buddy, loves it, too, since I let him sit outside with me! Lately, I've been enjoying a mug of hot tea when I do this, and I've tried a few different things with the tea.

I've been adding different citrus fruits to my tea and I've used honey instead of sugar. The honey has a gentler sweetness and generally has a better flavor than just sugar. The lemon with the honey gives it a nice zing, while a slice of orange with the tea and honey just makes tea outstanding. I haven't been using huge slices, either, so the flavor is a flavor and not super overwhelming. I think I used a 1/2 inch wedge of lemon one day and a 1 inch wedge of orange today. Not a lot of fruit, but it adds another level of flavor. I really need to make a pitcher of iced tea with orange in it, too, because you KNOW it'd be fabulous!

Remember how I've mentioned buying regular sized amounts and dividng them? Well, I've finally figured out the right serving size for me in regards to pan sausage. For me, I need to divide the pan sausage into 5 servings. Its perfect. Bacon is usually 2-3 slices per serving...and that 3rd slice is for Buddy...don't judge me!

Also, did you know that some fresh herbs are REALLY inexpensive at the grocery store? I love cilantro and I've recently realized I like parsley. The cilantro at Wally World is literally thirty cents. You can't buy anything else for .30. The parsley was about a dollar. Really not bad for the huge bunch of loveliness you get. I think I'm forever going to be a fresh herb fan. Now, if only I could get an herb garden going...I haven't killed my rosemary plant, yet, and I even think it's growing new leaves. This is a milestone for me! I've got a brown thumb!

Happy Cooking!

amy