Living the Simple Life

Sunday Evening May 11

I have tried out a few new recipes this past week and we had some that we really enjoyed so here they are;

Homemade Cinnamon Mint Tea Recipe

8 Cups water
2-3 cinnamon sticks
A handful of fresh mint leaves (about 10-15 leaves)
Dash of cinnamon powder
Your favorite sweetener
Bring the water to boil in a pot. Add the cinnamon stick and boil for another 10-15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Cover and let sit for at least 5 minutes. Enjoy. You can refrigerate and serve I used fresh spearmint since it was already up and growing well in the herb bed.

White Bean Salad

This is a very easy bean salad you can make the night before and take to work, or serve as a side dish.

1 can white beans, like cannelini
1 tbsp red pepper, chopped fine
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/4 cup tomato, diced
1 tbsp red onion, chopped fine
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp herb and spice blend

Drain the canned beans and rinse well in a strainer. Make sure you've drained all the rinse water. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, whisking the oil and vinegar together first. Add the beans. Experiment with different types of canned beans and different chopped vegetables to add. I added a small summer squash and a small zucchini that had been lightly steamed.

Have a wonderful evening!

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10:03, Sunday, May 11, 2008 .. Posted by mamaof2andtwins

Congratulations on your impending grandparenthood. Have a blessed Mother's Day.
Jennie

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10:45, Sunday, May 11, 2008 .. Posted by beingmolded

Goodness you must be so excited about becoming a grandmom. I actually can't wait, and my oldest is only 12 ~grin~.
Thank you for your comment today. It made me feel welcome.