The flavor of tea depends greatly on which leaf was picked, how the leaves were grown and handled. Green tea is steamed. Black tea is fermented. Oolong tea is in between. White tea is allowed to whither.
I like to add sugar to all my teas.
And now for my top three favorite teas, in order:
1. Golden Dragon Oolong: We buy it at Peet's Coffee & Tea
I like it best because of the flavor and because it's pricey.
2. Earl Grey: Found nearly anywhere tea is sold.
I like the Bergamot flavor in this tea.
3. English Breakfast: Found nearly anywere tea is sold. Sometimes called "British Breakfast." Similar to "Awake" in Taoz-brand teas.
I like to add milk to this tea. Remember! Add milk before you pour the tea. It tastes totally different.
Tea is a good drink on cold days and in the afternoon. If you can have a biscuit (cookie) with it, that's even better.
Showing posts with label snacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snacks. Show all posts
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Dark Chocolate
I like dark chocolate better than milk chocolate. Dark chocolate makes me less thirsty when I eat it.
Dark chocolate is a better choice than milk chocolate. It may lower your blood pressure. When eaten without milk, it is a potent antioxidant. Antoxidants get rid of free radicals, which helps prevent heart disease and other ailments. (http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20030827/dark-chocolate-is-healthy-chocolate)
Extra dark is too bitter for me, and probably better for cooking chocolate. Regular dark chocolate contains 45-70% cacao (cocoa) in the U.S.
I even asked for dark chocolate for Easter!
Dark chocolate is a better choice than milk chocolate. It may lower your blood pressure. When eaten without milk, it is a potent antioxidant. Antoxidants get rid of free radicals, which helps prevent heart disease and other ailments. (http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20030827/dark-chocolate-is-healthy-chocolate)
Extra dark is too bitter for me, and probably better for cooking chocolate. Regular dark chocolate contains 45-70% cacao (cocoa) in the U.S.
I even asked for dark chocolate for Easter!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Hummus
Hummus, a Middle-Eastern dish, is made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (a sesame paste), lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. Hummus has complex carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamin C, Omega-3, among other nutritional benefits.
You can add other flavors to hummus, like roasted red bell peppers, which are really good.
You can use hummus as a dip for vegetables and chips, a spread on crackers or breads, but my favorite is on rice cakes. We get brown rice cakes, and I put on the hummus with a spoon (it's easier than an knife). Hummus on rice cakes makes a tasty snack.
Next time you crave something crunchy and little sweet and salty, try hummus on rice cakes!
You can add other flavors to hummus, like roasted red bell peppers, which are really good.
You can use hummus as a dip for vegetables and chips, a spread on crackers or breads, but my favorite is on rice cakes. We get brown rice cakes, and I put on the hummus with a spoon (it's easier than an knife). Hummus on rice cakes makes a tasty snack.
Next time you crave something crunchy and little sweet and salty, try hummus on rice cakes!
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