beverages

Sore Throat? Have Some Hot Lemonade with Honey

December 14, 2009 by Ellen · 1 Comment 

This is from my family, I think either my Grandma or her sister, my great aunt.  I just know as soon as we had a sore throat, this was served up and it always felt good and tasted good. juice of one lemon 1-2 Tbs of honey hot water to fill the mug Stir it [...]

Summer Mornings: Starting with a Yogurt Lassi

July 18, 2009 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

I’ve stopped drinking coffee for a bit. It’s too hot and it was bothering my stomach. But I still want something to sip in the morning before I sit down for breakfast. On cooler mornings a cup of tea does the trick, but lately it’s been too hot to want anything warm to drink.  I’ve [...]

Fresh Lemonade from Homegrown Lemons

May 13, 2009 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

I am blessed with two lemon trees and we are in the prime of lemons right now! Despite the harsh winter, the  trees and fruit survived. Our oranges are about done, so now we are onto lemons!  You can, of course, just squeeze some lemons and add some sugar and water and have decent lemonade. [...]

Refreshing Yogurt Drink: Sweet Lassi

July 19, 2006 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

I’ve gone off coffee somehow, but I still want something to drink in the mornings. This morning I made a yogurt drink, made from my second batch of homemade yogurt. It was delicious! 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup ice water 1/2 cup crushed ice or ice cubes 1 tsp or so of sugar, to [...]

Indian Cooking | Chai

October 11, 2004 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

Embarking on some new experiments, courtesy of this book I just picked up. Tonight I’m going to start marinading the chicken for some Tandoori Chicken, which I’ll cook tomorrow. I’ve already had fun making the Chai. I love the smell of cardamom. 1 cup water 2 Tbs milk 1 cardamom pod, crushed 1 tsp tea [...]

Easy Ice Water Spruce Up

July 19, 2004 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

Do you serve a pitcher of water at the table with meals? To add just a touch of flavor and a burst of color, put some slices of fruit in the pitcher. My latest is to combine lemon, orange, and cucumber slices.  Very pretty. Very easy.