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Tumeric Tea and OJ

February 13, 2021
by jennifer.pryslak

Less sugar. More nutrition. Turmeric. A tea. In the fridge as a mixer for many things, but on this Saturday morning, OJ. There’s a good deal of sugar in orange juice. But I believe in less, not none. So this glass is filled with ice, turmeric tea (about 2/3 full) and a bit of OJ. Bright, refreshing and lighter and less sugar than straight orange juice. Infused with all of the health benefits of turmeric. A win all around. And if you’d like to dye something yellow (or even if you don’t) turmeric is your go to. My fingers are still tinted. But the tea was delicious, so worth the infusion of color.

turmeric (peeled and sliced) | water | orange juice

Vitamin C – with a boost! Turmeric Tea and OJ – or Sunny Side Up (that’s what I call it).

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Red Clover, Chamomile and Spearmint Herbal Tea

February 6, 2021
by jennifer.pryslak

Tea. Love it. I researched these home grown herbs to concoct an herbal blend to balance hormones (I’m 50 now), balance blood sugar ,and take a whack at lowering blood pressure. I start with natural approaches first. Not against science and meds. But if I can make a difference with a cuppa tea, I’m gonna give it a go. And a hot beverage on a winter night – delightful.

These herbs were grown by Free Verse Farm here in VT. I try to keep it local. They’re quality. Delicious. Fresh and aromatic. This blend goes like this:

fresh spring or well water | sachet or tea ball | chamomile | spearmint | red clover (herbs: enough to fill the sachet)

You know. Boil the water, fill the tea bag, steep for desired amount of time. It’s a delicate tea, so longer than usual perhaps. Drink up! I add to smoothies, coffee and soups sometimes. Because I’m a bit of a mad scientist like that.

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Fresh Squeezed Citrus Juice

December 11, 2020February 27, 2021
by jennifer.pryslak

Orange juice. A bit of grapefruit. Maybe a blood orange. And an reused glass milk bottle. There’s no recipe here. Just a whole lotta citrus and a juicer … not a fancy pricey one. You can use your hands, really. But you might miss out on some of the juices. We have this contraption that squeezes fruit. Fabulous. But equipment doesn’t make the juice. Good fruit. A bit of elbow grease. And a passion for simply delicious libations. Vitamin C … during a global pandemic … why not? And if it tastes like this, perfect!

oranges | grapefruits | tangerines | whatever kinda citrus fruits tickles your fancy

The more you use, the more you make. That’s the way I measure in my kitchen. The brightness of flavor and lightness of liquid in a juice that hasn’t been pasteurized, a delight. Citrus juice. Fresh squeezed. A joy.

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Go Green: Kale Smoothie? Yes, Please!

December 6, 2020December 8, 2020
by jennifer.pryslak

I eat … or drink, my greens. It’s a texture thing, sometimes. I’m not crazy about the leafy greens. Enter the blender and voila! This delight is a variation on a theme that has infused me with a boost of nutrition many a time. It goes like this:

Blend until smooth. Just sweet enough and not too much … and green. Kale smoothie? Yes, please!

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Tumeric Tea and OJ

Red Clover, Chamomile and Spearmint Herbal Tea

Fresh Squeezed Citrus Juice

Go Green: Kale Smoothie? Yes, Please!