I first tried ‘drinking vinegar’ at PokPok restaurant in Portland, and instantly fell in love with the surprisingly delicious combination of fruit, sugar, and vinegar. Mixed with sparkling water and … Read More
How to Make Shrubs for Iced Green Tea
Japanese Tea Ceremony and Green Tea Pairing
Beautiful piano music + pure tea paired with good food + Japanese Tea Ceremony = our fundraiser event held for a local arts and cultural center. Seth Kinzie, a talented … Read More
Can a pitcher of iced green tea change your life?
It’s a big claim, and of course it’s not literally true, but I’ve been noticing lately how much impact a small action can have on my life. Making healthy choices … Read More
Antioxidant-rich Homemade BBQ Marinade
Is anyone else looking for a recipe to grill up something savory and delicious for Father’s Day next weekend!? I was inspired by a new product at Trader Joes … Read More
My Disclaimer
This is a personal blog post. The opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the writer and do not represent the opinions, beliefs, or ideas of any other … Read More
GREEN TEA TASTING AND TEA CEREMONY
FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR JOSEPHY CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE Noon to 2 pm, Sunday, June 24, 2018 @ Josephy Center, Joseph Oregon Fee: Donation for Josephy Center Savor the taste … Read More
Green Tea Naps (as in Coffee Naps)
A few years ago, a friend told me about Coffee Naps – a popular trend among musicians and artists who need to get their energy up in the afternoon and … Read More
Homemade Wasabi Green Peas
We love heat in food. We love wasabi green peas–these little hot cruncy cuties are very popular. But sometimes the wasabi is a bit too much for me. And I … Read More
Spicy Matcha Crunchy Chickpeas
Does adding powdered green tea to snack foods make them healthier? I think it does, because when you eat or drink finely-ground matcha or sencha powder, you consume the whole … Read More
Mindful Wellness and Green Tea
Mindfulness is everywhere these days. We hear sports stars, business leaders, and health gurus all give credit to mindfulness for helping them focus, reduce stress and anxiety, and achieve more … Read More
Flavored Simple Syrups for Iced Green Tea
I remember the first time I saw ‘liquid sugar’ for iced tea in a Starbucks in Arizona – what a great idea! No more endless stirring, and then sipping up … Read More
Green Tea Cocktails
Elegant & Refreshing Green Tea Cocktails for Mother’s Day Wondering what to serve for Mother’s Day Brunch? Tired of the usual ‘Mimosa or Bloody Mary’ choices? I was inspired by the … Read More
High School Students Promoting Green Tea
Oregon Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Joseph Charter School decided to make ground green tea the focus of their yearly project. To attend the State … Read More
Sparkling Green Tea
How to make Sparkling Ginger-Spiced Iced Green Tea Iced drinks are back! Sunny Spring weather is so energizing – the green leaves make me want to celebrate with something fresh … Read More
Gluten Free Biscotti made with Matcha
Gluten Free/Dairy Free Biscotti with Matcha and Pistachios At our house, we call these ‘breakfast cookies’ because they are nutritious enough to stand in for toast in the morning. What … Read More
Green Tea and Gut Health
3 things you need to know about Green Tea and Gut Health I’m here researching how green tea can help to increase our well-being, and I bumped into a study that … Read More