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Cool Summer Tea

July 10, 2012 by Aliesha

The real feel temperature was 116 degrees yesterday! While I drink lots of water, I like other beverages on occasion. It’s too hot for coffee, so I’ve turned to tea. I used to drink lots of sweet tea, but since we have cut out refined sweeteners, I’ve said goodbye to my beloved Mickey D’s tea!

But I’ve found a new love… Tazo Passion Tea! I fell for it at Starbuck’s, but I have replicated it at home for much, much less $$!

I brew a cup of Tazo Passion Tea at night (tea purchased at Target – $3.49/20), sweeten it with a little organic raw honey (1 tsp.?), and let it sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, I have a lovely glass of sweet herbal tea to sip on all day long!

Do you like iced tea?

*While I mention Tazo Tea in this post, I have not been paid or perked in any way to share about it. I paid for the tea myself, and all opinions are my own!

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Summer Recipes

June 18, 2012 by Aliesha

Kate from Modern Alternative Mama just released a brand new eBook … Simply Summer! It is filled with over 30 recipes that are perfect for summer cooking, grilling, and entertaining. Many of these recipes are free of common allergens, plus they are made using fresh, real food ingredients.

Over the weekend, I had a chance to look at the new eBook and I have to say, I am impressed! Many of the recipes are ones that I cannot wait to try out in my own kitchen (see the Table of Contents here). I couldn’t wait to try the Salted Caramel Ice Cream, so we made that on Friday. It is delicious!! I’m hoping to make the Citrus Iced Tea, Pita Bread, Garlic Vinaigrette, and Strawberry-Peach Ice Cream soon!

Here’s what Kate says about her book:
“Anyone who’s looking to do more seasonal, local cooking that keeps it simple and doesn’t heat up the kitchen too much will love this book. The recipes are also very appropriate for taking to parties and barbecues to share…. There is no more perfect book for summer eating.”

This beautifully designed eBook is just $7.95, but here are some coupon codes for you so you can get a great deal on this new book! Hurry, though, because some of them expire quickly.

*SUMMERFOOD50, which gives the first 50 buyers 50% off. This will go really fast!

*SUMMER35, which will give buyers 35% off through Tuesday, 6/19.

*SIMPLY20, which will give buyers 20% off through Friday, 6/22.

Check out Simply Summer here!

Disclosure: I received a review copy of Simply Summer. The links in this post contain affiliates, which means I earn a small percentage if you choose to purchase this book. All thoughts expressed in this post are my own honest opinions.

Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

February 4, 2012 by Aliesha

I made some of these cute little cinnamon rolls for our youth Bible study this morning. Thought you might enjoy making some for your Valentine! 🙂

I started with a roll of canned cinnamon rolls (not as good, but I didn’t feel like cooking from scratch today). Separate each cinnamon roll from the “log,” then unroll each one halfway. Re-roll the end back in towards the other side so that you have two “curlicues.” Pinch the bottom into a point so that it forms a heart shape. Bake as directed.