The Mint Needle

Here's a little something to keep you warm in the cold weather season:) I call this "The Power Tea" because that's exactly what it is when we start to feel run down. This is how I make it: 2 cups water 1 heaping Tablespoon of raw honey a handful of cranberries 4 thin slices of ginger root 1 slice of lemon Now, at first, you're probably thinking..."geez, that's a lot of ingredients for just two cups," but I promise, it's tastes delicious. Besides, if it's too strong for your liking, you can always dilute it with more water. Place all ingredients in the water and bring it to a boil. Stay close by because as soon as it's ready, it will boil over. When it does, remove it from the heat and cover to let it steep for 5 minutes. That's it!  Ginger is very spicy & alone with honey, makes a great tea. Cranberries are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, so buy as much as you can now, and stick them in t...

Growing up, Autumn was always known for one thing ~ food preserving. Though it means so much more to me now, I can't shake the memories of canned veggies & pickled salads lining our pantry & fridge in every which direction. So tasty each time, I've decided to leave the canning to my mom & go a different preserving route. Dehydrating!  (Some of you may remember  this  post from last year.) I thought it would be a great idea to add our quince fruit into the apple mix! But...I'm not planning on eating it dried right away. Instead...we'll be steeping it for some delicious, Vitamin C packed tea. Quince is wonderful for so many reasons. Mainly used for digestive disorders like stomach pain & diarrhea, did you know that the tea can also treat a cough? It carries huge anti-viral properties and it's loaded with fiber. Quince juice is even good for those suffering from anemia and asthma.  Using any dried fruits for tea rem...