Recipe: Marbled Tea Eggs Gorgeous eggs gathered by Elvira, our International Farms Manager. I recently discovered something incredible: Marbled Tea Eggs. I absolutely adore eggs, but transforming them into marbled tea eggs takes them to a completely different level. Not only are they stunning to look at, but the flavor is indescribable and the texture is amazing. I’m already dreaming of all of the potlucks that I’ll be taking these to this summer and have been envisioning ways to make them into the prettiest and tastiest deviled eggs ever. They are delicious when eaten alone but would also be a perfect addition to salads, ramen or miso soup, or rice dishes. Tea eggs are a traditional food commonly sold by street vendors throughout China. The inside of each tea egg is different. Place the eggs in a medium sized pot and cover completely with cold water, submerging the eggs by at least 1 inch of water. Return the cracked eggs to the pot, cover completely with water, and then add the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!
Blueberry-Coconut Baked Oatmeal By Lauren Zembron, on January 2nd, 2010 As you might well know, stovetop oatmeal is my absolute favorite breakfast. Warm & comforting, hearty & filling, creamy & chewy, and downright scrumptious… you just can’t beat it. Unless, of course, you try this baked oatmeal. I bookmarked this recipe from Tara’s gorgeous blog Seven Spoons ages ago, and am kicking myself for not making it sooner. I made a few substitutions and additions to the original recipe, and am already excited to try out various ingredient combinations. This oatmeal is comprised of quickly-assembled layers that are baked together into a deliciously satisfying morning meal. After about 40 minutes in the oven, the baked oatmeal emerges with a crisp crust enveloping a soft filling. Blueberry-Coconut Baked Oatmeal adapted from Seven Spoons serves 4 Ingredients: Directions: Preheat oven to 375*F. Other recipes to check out:
10 Spice Blend Recipes These delicious DIY seasoning blend recipes come to us from Katie at Wellness Mama! With a background in nutrition and journalism, Katie’s wonderful blog helps you sort through a sea of health advice on the path to wellness. Be sure to visit her blog for more recipes and tips for natural living. If you’ve never made your own spice blends, I’d encourage you to try it! Personally, I order all the organic herbs necessary to make these spice blends in 1 pound quantities from Mountain Rose Herbs because they offer a 10-30% discount for bulk orders over 5 pounds. Enjoy! 1/4 cup Chili Powder1/4 cup Cumin Powder1 tablespoon Garlic powder1 tablespoon Onion powder1 teaspoon Oregano leaf (or oregano leaf powder) 1 teaspoon Paprika with 1/4 cup Himalayan salt or sea salt (optional) 1 teaspoon ground Black Pepper To make: Put all in jar and shake well or mix in a food processor until mixed. To Make: Mix all ingredients in jar or food processor and store in an airtight container.
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Drunken Apricot — Alta Editions 6-8 servings | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients For the Apricots ⅓ cup (50 ml) water½ cup (50 g) sugar⅓ cup (50 ml) Cognac or brandy6 dried apricots, about 3 ounces (100 g) For the Cake Butter and flour for the pan¾ cup (100 g) all-purpose flour⅓ cup (45 g) almond flour1 ½ teaspoons (5 g) baking powder2 large eggsZest of ½ lemon, finely gratedPinch of salt5 tablespoons (100 g) honey, divided¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil⅓ cup (75 ml) whole milkSoaked apricots, diced (from above)Light brown sugar (optional, if not using the glaze)1 cup (100 g) icing sugar (optional)Juice of ½ lemon, strained, about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (optional) For the Strawberry Syrup and Compote 1 pound (500 g) fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried½ cup (100 g) water¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, divided1 ½ tablespoons (20 g) unsalted butter4 leaves basil, minced1 ½ tablespoons (20 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Method In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. To Assemble the Dish
Sprouting the seeds of health « ByzantineFlowers Sprouted foods have been part of the diet of many ancient races for thousands of years. Even to this day, the Chinese retain their fame for delicious mung bean sprouts. Sprouts provide all the essential vitamins and minerals. They should form a vital component of our diet. Sprouting requires no constant care but only an occasional sprinkling of water. Research shows that sprouts are a veritable fountain of youth. All edible grains, seeds and legumes can be sprouted. Grains: Wheat, maize, ragi, bajra and barley. Seeds: Alfalfa seeds, radish seeds, fenugreek seeds, carrot seeds, coriander seeds, pumpkin seeds and muskmelon seeds. Legumes: Mung, Bengal gram, groundnut and peas. Alfalfa, as the name in Arabic signifies, is the king of all sprouts. Alfalfa sprouts contain significant dietary sources of phytoestrogens—known to have preventive elements for cancer, heart diseases, menopausal symptoms, and osteoporosis. Sunflower sprouts are rich in lecithin and vitamin D. Per 100 grams How to Sprout
Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe Colored leaves are beginning to fall and the cooler air of Autumn makes us want to cozy up with a hot cup of tea and a spiced bite of something homemade. Healthify a favorite Fall recipe by using the goodness of oats, which adds a nutritious punch of fiber and an interesting, chewy texture, making this pumpkin bread slightly denser and more filling than the usual loaf. Use boxed pumpkin or a canned brand like Farmer's Market that has a BPA-free lining, or you can always bake up your own pumpkin and puree it yourself. Toast a slice of this oatmeal pumpkin spice bread and spread on some organic peanut butter for a satisfying breakfast. Continue reading to find out how to impress your friends and family with this delicious and simple Autumn recipe. Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Makes two loaves, 16 servings Information Category Dessert Bread, Breads Here's the nutritional info for one slice of bread. Source: Calorie Count
NOURISH YOUR VESSEL: Say hello to HIPPIE JUICE! Care for a refreshing summer beverage that will have you dancing in the rain surrounded by rainbow unicorns? Then look no further than your own liquor cabinet for some creative, but economic ideas for fun-time summer sweetness! Once upon a time in the Summer of 2010, a joyous gathering of assorted performers reclaimed the streets and subways of our urban playground (New York City) carrying hula hoops, streamers, and instruments of musical merriment in the annual Kaleidoscope Parade. Knowing very well that I would need to travel by bus, boat, train, and foot with hundreds of colorfully dazzling dreamers, I needed to whip up something that was fast, easy, portable, and most importantly: SHAREABLE! Digging about for just a few short minutes, I found a ton of goodies to throw into the mix! Time to recycle... Ingredients: - Water - Country Time Pink Lemonade Mix - Fresh Strawberries - Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka - Triple Sec - Malibu Coconut Rum Supplies: - Simply Brand (Apple, Orange, Etc.)
Roast Banana-Pumpkin Breakfast Bread Recipe Banana bread recipes tend to come in one of a small handful of variations. Some bake it straight and smooth - no nuts, no chunks. Some bake it hearty and chunky by adding lots of walnuts or pecans or macadamias (and sometimes chocolate chips). And others bake it sweet and drunk by adding shredded coconut and sugary rum glazes. I've been looking forward to trying this recipe for quite a while for a couple of reasons. The second reason I picked this recipe was because Chef Pyles also tends to use one or two special techniques in each his recipes that send his flavors over the top into a realm of deliciousness you didn't think was possible (especially in your own kitchen). Once I had all the ingredients prepped, preparing the bread batter was a breeze. I am a huge fan of this cookbook and have another of his books, New Tastes from Texas, coming in the mail with my next Amazon shipment. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine the raisins and rum. Makes 1 loaf
Florida Keys Wedding Signature Cocktail: Blue Ocean | Floridian Weddings While lounging at Morada Bay Café this past weekend, I came across a gorgeously tropical blue drink - the Blue Ocean. Made with blue curacao, vodka and grapefruit juice, it's an easy-drinking, slightly sweet/tart, bright Caribbean blue cocktail. Don't you think it would make the perfect signature drink for a wedding in the Florida Keys (or anywhere, really)? Here's the recipe: 1 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. blue curacao 1/3 oz. grapefruit juice 1-2 splashes simple syrup Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice; shake, then strain and serve either straight up in a martini glass or over ice. We thought our drink needed a pretty little sign to go with it. Want it for your own event? Hope you enjoy! *This printable/DIY download is provided for your personal, non-commercial use.