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Refreshing Tea Recipe Ideas

Posted in All Recipes on April 29th, 2010 by redkathy – 2 Comments

While I’m a huge coffee admirer, tea enthusiasts enjoy it as a simple, soothing cup of comfort. Tea lovers are discovering entirely new ways to enjoy their favorite brew with the many flavors and variety now available.
Tea-drinking trends find people infusing their tea with fruit and other flavors, and experimenting with tea in recipes.
Lipton.com offers these recipes, highlighting the rich, ripe flavors of whole leaf teas infused with fruit and flavor. Whether it be frozen pops to tropical punch, or cool smoothies to hot, spiced chocolate tea, you’ll discover a refreshing take on tea.
Read on to check out my favorite tea infused recipes.

Skin Care III – Acne Treatments

Posted in Health & Wellness on April 27th, 2010 by redkathy – Comments Off

Skin Care III – Acne facts and treatments

In high school, my closest friend suffered with acne. I felt so badly for her as she constantly stressed over her complexion. This was more than thirty years ago. (I know I am old) Anyway, my friend spent countless, painful hours in the dermatologist office only to have to return in several months to start again. Today there are numerous new and improved treatments for acne along with quite a few opinions on the most effective ways to treat acne. If I were suffering with acne, I would definitely opt for the natural remedies and skin care treatments.

Tea and Pears Make a Merry Combination

Posted in All Recipes on October 28th, 2009 by redkathy – Comments Off

Spicy Ginger-Poached Pears
Pear Lavender-Mint Spritz

Tea and Pears

Some things just go together, especially for the holidays – hot cocoa and marshmallows … turkey and stuffing … and a fresh new holiday duo, tea and pears.

“Combining flavorful ingredients such as tea and pears in holiday recipes can bring your holiday party a depth of flavors that ranges from crisp and clean to sweet and spicy,” says Kathy Casey, celebrity chef, mixologist and author of “Sips & Apps.” “Tea and pears are both affordable ingredients that add a great flavor combination to dishes and drinks.”

With this duo, elegant holiday entertaining is as simple as stopping by your local grocer.

Several gorgeous varieties of pears are in season throughout the holidays – including the Anjou, Comice, Bosc, Concorde, Starkrimson, and Bartlett. Pears come in a wide range of colors and flavors that easily suit any festive menu. They also make a delicious dessert alternative to heavy sweets and pastries.

With varieties including black, green, white and oolong as well as herbal infusions, teas span the flavor spectrum for every taste. From delicate and fruity to bold and spicy, brands such as Tazo offer tea varieties perfect for every occasion. More and more home cooks and chefs are discovering that tea can go beyond the cup and add dynamic flavor to many recipes.

Pears and tea also offer guests the gift of health benefits – one medium-sized pear has 24 percent of the daily recommended amount of fiber and is a good source of vitamin C. And made with all-natural herbs, spices and botanicals, tea naturally includes antioxidants.
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