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Tea For One - with Feli

Tea For One is one of the chapters in my book.  It's about slowing down, and making time for yourself.  The vehicle for that moment of repose, is tea. 

Taking tea, is an old custom, but; I think it's a custom that needs to be revisited.  Years ago, it was fashionable for the gentry to sit down at a specific time each day (typically around three or four o'clock)for tea and little snack to tide them over till dinner. 

The charm of taking tea was that you were allowed to pause, and; enjoy a quiet, gracious moment.  Ladies and gentlemen alike dressed up for tea, and being invited thereto; meant being on your absolutely best behavior.

Now, most people don't have time to halt their day for tea.  Formal tea has been relegated to the realm of children's party's. 

However, I find that it is utterly relaxing to enjoy a pot of tea at my desk.  I have a single-serve pot and cup at the ready.  When I have stressful moments, I pour myself a lovely cup of tea.  Today's tea was Cherry Blossom.  Wrapping your hands around a warm cup, and, inhaling the fragrance of sweet cherry blossoms; is sheer bliss.

I want to share these experiences with you, so I will be opening my online store very soon.  I can't wait for you to see what I've got in store for you.  Stay tuned!

Photo from my Pinterest page

Joie de Vivre

I love this picture.  It's one of many beautiful pictures on my Pinterest page.  This makes me want to get a gorgeous dress, find a fountain, and have a La Dolce Vita moment of my own.

Miso Hot!

Once I saw a t-shirt that said:  "Miso Hot".  I'm corny, so I thought it was funny.  However, ever since I read that, I had wondered what miso was.  Not wanting to be left out of the fun, I researched miso, and read; that it is a fermented paste made out of soybeans.  Ew!  At that point, I decided I'd heard enough, and that miso was not for me.

However, I went to brunch yesterday, and saw a miso soup on the menu.  Since, I am determined to discover new things, and continue my foodie journey, I ordered the miso.  I'm so glad I did.  The soup was, of course, made with miso, but it also had spicy tofu, shredded cabbage, zucchini, green onion, and a half a boiled egg for good measure.  I omitted the noodles, since I'm on a special grain-free diet.

The soup was bold, and to my surprise the tofu was sublime.  It was one of the best soups I've ever had.  I'm so glad I was brave enough to try this amazing dish.  I hope you try it.  When you do, let me know what you think!  Ciao!

January Winter Woes

Twenty Nine degrees.  Ouch!  I wish we were back in Puerto Rico.  This picture is of a beach called Crash Boat.  Don't let the name fool you, it's a really great beach.  We had a wonderful time. 

It's on these cold winter days, that I pine away for a sandy beach,  swaying palm trees, and the knowledge that the only thing I have to do that day is sit back and enjoy!

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Wok Oil

Around my house, we love trying new things.  I love to experience new things.  I'm trying to eat more salads, more vegetables, when actually what I really want is a chocolate cupcake, with cream cheese frosting.  I digress.  My mom brought home something called Wok Oil.  I'd never heard of it.   I figured I'd give it a go. 
Oh, my goodness!  It was our best  new discovery in recent memory.  One taste, and literally, my eyes opened wide.  It wasn't just a taste, as it was a sensation.  This oil infused with Thai basil, and lemongrass was bright, and extremely aromatic.

The flavor was so fresh, that it made my usual olive oil seem completely redundant.  Granted olive oil isn't completely useless.   However, for my beloved oil and vinegar dressed salads, plain olive oil can take a hike.  Wok on!