Turmeric Gingered Tea

Sake Mom Turmeric Gingered Tea

(Tea as in boiling roots together not tea leaves or anything caffeinated)

None of this has to be exact. My tea comes out different some way every time.

PEEL & SLICE 2 or 3 fingers length of Turmeric 

(it's subjective,you will learn how much you like)

Same with the Ginger Root to your liking.

I use about 1/2 less of Ginger than Turmeric

I added 5 white peppercorns to the batch pictured.

BOIL above in 8-10 cups of filtered water in a big pot for 10 minutes 

SIMMER 10 minutes

ADD Honey and Lemon to taste. ~ I use one lemon.

BLEND hot mixture.  

I found a hand blender works best for me.

Word of Caution.  Turmeric stains everything.  You will have a yellow blender.

STRAIN into Mason Jars

Can be served hot or cold. 

A friend mentioned to me that she makes her's in a French Press.  

I think that is brilliant & I want to try soon.

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Found this over Christmas Spiced Persimmon Turmeric Tea  

Served in my crockpot. My in-laws liked their's with a little Jack Fire in it. LOL

http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2012/spiced-persimmon-turmeric-tea-recipe/

Click Here for BENEFITS OF TURMERIC

This is how I "measure" my honey.

Red Light Date Night

RED Light
Date NIGHT

Like a moth to a flame
Burned by the fire
My love is blind
Can't you see my desire?

My desire to sit at the bar under awesome red lighting that is...
Nothing better than to have a lovely conversation with the Mr. & toss in a few drinks with delicious food. Yes, Please.
Here are a few cozy spots for you around ATL.

Tapa Tapa

New at Midtown Promenade 

"Spanish-inspired spot focusing on Mediterranean bites & an international wine list in airy environs."

The staff was super fun to listen to at the bar.  Great Cocktails. I liked the fireplace image on the wall.  The lamb was pretty impressive.  

Upstairs at Edgewood Corner Tavern

"Spacious retro spot with pool & darts; dishes up yummy comfort food 

plus serious cocktails, microbrews & wine."

My home away from home.  Me: "Let's just go to the Tavern"

Fritti

"Hip, high-energy spot with a year-round patio offers wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas."

This sunken bar is the best.  Love the red lamps. Cozy sexy spot for some serious quality time

 with friends or a date.

Argosy

"Stylish gastropub featuring New American fare & a vast craft beer list in wood & exposed-brick digs."

I am late to the game here.  Opened Feb of last year.  

So many little nookie spots to hang out ;)

  Really enjoyed the seats at the end of the bar. It's massive.  Great Cocktails.

Every guy's dream bar.

(including pizza & hot dogs)

From Food & Wine

Tried this out for my Birthday Party.
We set out Coconut Flavored La Croix for those who wanted a little fizz or to water punch down a bit.

Really Yummy.
Easy to Make.

Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño

CONTRIBUTED BY HELENE HENDERSON

• ACTIVE: 15 MIN
• TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 40 MIN
• SERVINGS: 8

• MAKE-AHEAD
• STAFF-FAVORITE

This sake-based punch from chef Helene Henderson is refreshing and spicy thanks to an easy-to-make jalapeño syrup.

Slideshow: More Sangria Recipes

1. 3/4 cup water
2. 3/4 cup sugar
3. 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced crosswise
4. 4 1/2 cups pineapple juice
5. One 750-ml bottle dry filtered sake
6. Ice
7. Pineapple slices and fresh mint sprigs, for serving

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil with the sugar and jalapeño, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let cool completely, then strain the syrup; discard the jalapeño.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the jalapeño syrup, pineapple juice and sake and stir well. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. Serve the sangria over ice in tumblers, garnished with pineapple and mint.

MAKE AHEAD The sangria can be refrigerated overnight.

• PUBLISHED JANUARY 2015

Nacho Bake with No Tomatoes

This is a loose recipe for all you winging it Mom's out there.
My son is avoiding tomatoes and I couldn't find a recipe so I made this up.

Nacho Bake with No Tomatoes 

In a skillet
add a little Oil
Cook
6-8 Frozen Chicken Tenderloins
Sprinkle a little Cumin, Turmeric, Garlic Salt & Pepper
when they are almost done throw in
half a bag-ish of Organic Corn

Cook until Chicken is just done, no pink.  I cut it into bite size pieces.

In a separate pan
Heat & Mix
1 Can of Organic Refried Black Beans
1 12 oz box of Organic Cream of Chicken*
ADD a little Ground Chili Pepper

Spray a 9 inch Pyrex

Add first layer = Beans & Cream of Chicken
Next Layer = Chicken & Corn
Top with Horizons Organic Mexican Cheese

Bake 350 for about 20 minutes.  Cheese and Beans will be bubbly.

Serve with Chips.
(I let them have SCOOPS Chips.)
Sometimes you have to balance all of this organic with a little JUNK.

Serve with Sour Cream, Guacamole, Taco Sauce
Any of your favorite Nacho Toppings will do.

I heated up a can of Trader Joes Tomatoes & Green Chiles as a side item.

Sorry no pictures.  We ate it too fast.
Yummy.  This is a keeper.

*Pacific Natural Foods Organic Cream Of Chicken Condensed Soup, 12 oz 

Checking out Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center with my Vine Street Market Bag

Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center

Beautiful day for local produce & goodies.

Carrots $3 a bundle

Radishes $2

Kale $3 a bag

They recommended stuffing this Chevre into jalepenos or peppers with a honey drizzle.

Lovin my Vine Street Market Bag

Secret Shopping Weapon

http://vinestreetmarketusa.com/shop/item/169

I got mine for a steal here:

http://www.loveitbuyit.tv/VSMCVL13WSPK.html

If you use a bag regularly to carry your groceries 

this bag is worth the price tag.

This bag is structured really well and distributes the weight amazingly.

All my groceries below barely filled it & was ridiculously easy to tote around the market

~especially considering I bought 4 jars of pickled veggies as soon as I got there~

and

Can't wait to try the Nutmeg/Parmesan pasta !!

WeberHodelFeder High Top Velcro Boots~ Perfect Dream Shoe.

My dream shoes of the moment.Warning Price Tag is HIGH.  That's why they are my dream shoes.WeberHodelFeder www.weberhodelfeder.comHigh Top Velcro Boots

I want.

I love.

I would wear these everyday.

Til the next fabulous shoe came along.

Fickle in Fashion,

But I would keep them forever like my 1986 Peace Boots. (see below)

Sold at Opening Ceremony

I saw them on

Style Scrapbook

I follow her on Facebook.  Great Style.

*Peace Boots*

My first pair of expensive shoes

bought in 1986

Went to San Fran with my cousin and immediately blew all the money I had

on 2 pairs of shoes. These being one of them.

Had to find work to get ca$h for the rest of the trip.

so worth it.  can you see the love in these shoes ?

Can you believe I laced & buckled these up every day ?

no zipper shoes/boots in the 80's ;)

SakeMom is crazy about her shoes, shamelessly crazy.

Garrison Confections

I had been very curious about trying these.

I ordered the 

11th anniversary legendary lovers valentine's collection (12 piece)

They got here yesterday 

so far we have tried.

Tommy and Gina  Coffee infused milk chocolate ganache
Pancho Villa  Blood Orange pate de fruit on top of a El Buho Mezcal ganche.

These goes on the Yes, "Can I have some more" list !!
They are amazing. Fresh, Great Flavor.  Very Unique.
Since I can't get my Pierre Marcolini shipped from NYC anymore.
This is a fine discovery !!

http://www.garrisonconfections.com/