Update and Redux: C – Is it hot where you are? If you are thirsty. Quench your thirst with some lemonade infused with fresh thyme. It’s an added twist to a normal lemonade that adds a great refreshing taste. C – This thyme lemonade saved Jim’s life … kind of. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Drinks
The Friday Special: Good Morning! Smoothie
Update and Redux: C – GOOD MORNING! Or afternoon. depending on where you are. This smoothie is great in the morning, but also great all day long. C – This morning I woke up sluggish. I was really slow. I needed a boost. I didn’t even want to chew. Something … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Horchata
Update and Redux: C – Horchata is still my favorite Mexican drink. It’s one great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. C – I like my Mexican food spicy. Sometimes, a little too spicy. It usually burns my mouth. I usually blow out my taste buds. Water usually makes it … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Hibiscus Cold Brew Tea
C – What happens when you find a new ingredient that you’ve never encountered before? Are you curious? Do you run in fear? Are you intrigued, but scared of what to do with it? For me, it depends. I love exploring my neighborhood grocery stores. They always have interesting items … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
C – Smoothies just haven’t been a part of my diet lately. I have been thinking they are overrated. Before you Smoothie Lovers leave this site and swear off Be Mindful. Be Human. forever, please hear me out. Smoothies in the morning don’t do anything for me. It’s a drink. … Continue reading
Cold Remedy Week 2017: Honey Cayenne Ginger Lemon Black Tea
Update and Redux: C – Warm liquid, a little spicy, a little tart,and some sweetness will help with an on-coming cold. Drink lots of fluids and try to get rest, if this cold season is coming for you. Take care of yourself and try this wonderful tea recipe. C – … Continue reading
2017 New Year’s Resolution Week: GOOD MORNING! Smoothie
Update and Redux: J – Resolve to drink more smoothies. This is probably our easiest and healthiest smoothie. And, as its title says, it wakes you right up with a tasty jolt of fresh ginger in with the citrus juices. Citrus season makes it really easy to get fresh fruit. … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Cranberry Blini
Update and Redux: J – Looking back at 2016 gives us the same pause as last year: didn’t end up as planned, but extremely interesting. A year chock full of opportunities for mindful practice and non-judgmental awareness. Just what we always wanted … but, maybe with the throttle dialed back … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Horchata
Update and Redux: C – This is the best drink we made in 2016. I wish I could drink this everyday. If only it were healthier. If you’re eating a spicy Mexican dish, or just plain thirsty for something milky, sweet and cinnamony, this is a great treat. Making it … Continue reading
Holiday Gifts 2016: Vanilla Bean Chai Syrup Mason Jar Gifts
Update and Redux: C – Food gifts are the easiest things to give. We usually make ours, and add a few other goodies just in case the gift receivers don’t like the gifts we made. This vanilla bean chai syrup mason jar gift set has teas, a wooden spoon and … Continue reading