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