Everything about these eggs will surprise you, especially how good they taste. Plus, they look spectacular (and kids will be fascinated by their raku-crackled glaze). Dusted with a combination of toasted sesame seeds and coarse salt,the eggs make an excellent hors d’oeuvre. In a pot large enough to hold the eggs without crowding, cover the […]
Lapsang Souchong Sea Scallops With Asian Alaw
Larry Kirkland, one of the most inventive cooks I know, developed this delicious recipe for marinating sea scallops in an aromatic brew of Lapsang Souchong tea. The tea imparts its marvelous smoky flavor to the seallops In this recipe, the scallops serve as a first course and are accompanied with a crisp Asian slaw. To […]
Green Chai Tea Blend
In a quart-sized plastic bag, place the tea leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Blow into the bag as if blowing up a balloon. Once it’s inflated, hold the bag shut and shake until well combined. Store in a clean, opaque glass or ceramic jar with a screwtop lid or tight-fitting cork. Give the jar […]
The Pleasures of Tea Potpourri
There is something delightful about walking into a room filled with the fragrant air of potpourri. To make your own, follow this simple recipe. You can be as creative as you like in selecting the blends and essential oils. The most important thing to remember is to use the best ingredients you can find. 1 […]
Saucer Scones
Small enough to place on a teacup saucer, these bite-sized cream scones are the quintessential teatime treat. They’re ideal for dipping. Try pairing them with a small dipping bowl filled with chilled lemon yogurt and another filled with homemade strawberry sauce or slightly warmed strawberry jam. Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet […]
Green Tea Margarita
For each drink, you will need: 1 LIME OR LEMON WEDGE SAUCER OF SUGAR FOR COATING RIM OF GLASS 1/2 TO 2/3 CUP STRONGLY BREWED GREEN TEA CHAI. FROZEN INTO 6 TO 8 SMALL ICE CUBES 21/2 TABLESPOONS (11/4 OUNCES) PREMIUM TEQUILA 1 TABLESPOON FRESH LEMON JUICE 1 TABLESPOON COINTREAU 2 TEASPOONS SUGAR When summers […]
Catalina Citrus Sun Tea
The first time I tasted sun tea was on California’s Catalina Island when my dad and mom took my brother and me there in an old Chris Craft wooden cruiser. Mom set a pitcher of water with several tea bugs out on the shellacked deck, and within a few hours the clear water was a […]
Rest And Fefresh Tea
This herbal tea blend makes a flavorful afternoon pick-me-up. The chamomile has a restful quality and its taste is applelike, while the basil and citrus peels refresh with their peppery zing. Place all of the ingredients in a quart-sized plastic bag. Blow into the bag as if blowing up a balloon. Once it’s inflated, hold […]
Beverages
My chai tea Preparing a single cup of chai is as easy as raiding your spice cabinet. Here is my current favorite recipe. One of the pleasures of chai is changing the spice mix according to the season and your mood Feel free to add or delete the spices and adjust the sweetness. In a […]