Tag: drinks

Shamrock Shake *Healthy Version

Shamrock Shake *Healthy Version

This time of year people get crazy for all things green & McDonald’s has been capitalizing on that for years with their “Limited Time Only” Shamrock Shake. The main problem with the Shamrock Shake (and most things from the Double Arches to be honest) is 

Mudslide Jello-Jiggler Shots

Mudslide Jello-Jiggler Shots

I recently bought the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen’s book (which I lent out before I even made my first recipe from it – that is how excited we [me & my friends] were to have it). I could have went through this entire book and 

Chai Tea – make your own mix at home

Chai Tea – make your own mix at home

There is just something about starting the day with a nice cup of tea. Many people think of this as a winter activity, but these people must be the ones who do not enjoy the nice crisp mornings of Summer (and Spring and Fall).

Wake up and smell the roses (and a warm cup of a tasty beverage). I love coffee, but when I have time to make a good cup of tea – I love it more than anything. I have recently gotten into chai and whenever I have a bag of chai it leaves something to be desired! After doing some searching I came across a great starter chai mix (which I can pre-mix in larger portions and having sitting around) at All Recipes and then I found another make & drink 2 big cups recipe at Chat & Chew.

I currently can not  wait to use the Groupon Gift Certificate I bought for myself to Milford Spice Company to get some whole spices to use for Chai – and other stuff as well! So – anyone have any good recommendations for spices that I should get!!?


CHAI (from All Recipes)

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups light soymilk
  • 1/4 cup Stevia Extract In The Raw® Cup For Cup
  • 6 black tea bags (or equivalent leaves)

Place water, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and cloves in pot and bring to a boil. Add soymilk and return to boil. Add tea bags (or equivalent leaves), remove from heat and cover. Let steep for 5 minutes and strain. Add Stevia Extract In The Raw and stir to mix. Serve hot or chilled over ice.

Chai Tea – Chat & Chew style

  • 2 whole cloves
  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed, or 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick or 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 slice fresh ginger or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 teaspoons Darjeeling or other black tea leaves (4-6 tea bags?)
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk (vanilla almond milk)

In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water with the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon,and ginger and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat off and add the tea, letting it steep for about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar and milk, and simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes (do not boil), stirring to dissolve the sugar. Strain the liquid into a container with a spout, and pour into teacups. Serve hot.

Eggnog Martini & lights

Eggnog Martini & lights

Growing up in a house with 2 Jewish parents (in an area where I was one of the very few Jewish Kids) I had lots of cool menorahs, went to decorate the tree annually (just did it for the 29th year – we have being