Strawberry Dandelion Kombucha is the epitome of seasonal deliciousness. “Real food is seasonal, yet our society insists on having all flavors available at all times. But it’s the out-of-season time that makes ripe, off-the-vine taste more appealing. It’s the eleven months of unavailability that makes just-picked food so delicious. Sadly, we’re out of sync with […]
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All teas are NOT the same. Today I sat down and talked with the Director of Operations for Positively Tea, Marlena Snyder, and talked about what details we really should know about a tea before choosing it for our families, how to find this information, and why these often-overlooked details can actually be very important
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I didn’t know I needed a decaf tea that tastes like coffee. Until I stumbled across one. In fact, I loved this “coffee tea” so much, I had to experiment with making my own blend, and I have to say… WOW, this is a keeper.
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Can I use tap water for making kombucha? It’s a common question. When you look up any recipe or kombucha tips, everyone agrees… use filtered water if you’re making your own kombucha. But why? And if you stumbled upon this article but don’t know how to make your own kombucha yet, check out Simple DIY Kombucha.
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With fall less than a week away, I’m holding on to summer with all I got. I’m paddle boarding daily, before the New England lake water gets too frigid for my bare toes. I’m in the garden. A lot. And I’m drinking all my favorite summer flavored kombucha.
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Is loose leaf really better than bagged, boxed tea? I didn’t used to think so, but wow have I changed my mind. Let me explain… Why? It all started with kombucha. I’d been making DIY kombucha with Lipton tea bags for years. Then I found out a few things that made me want to ditch
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Kombucha has become a staple in our family’s kitchen. Aside from Bill, who is my favorite sugarmaker but not a soul-mate when it comes to loving kombucha, our family loves kombucha. Okay, I’ll just admit it, Bill refuses to taste kombucha. He just can’t get over the look of that scoby. But that’s fine, it
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If you know me, you know I had to do it… If you’ve grabbed a copy of my brand-new book, Sweet Maple (affiliate link there), you know I’m bound and determined to make everything that I can with the best choice of sugar known to man… all-natural maple syrup. Go here to grab a copy of
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It’s no secret. I’m that crazy kombucha lady. Y’all know I love kombucha. I sure have written enough about it… from my Lilac Blueberry kombucha to my second ferment made with roses and berries. From a cost analysis of what it costs me to make every 1/2 gallon I brew, to this crazy thing I
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Kombucha (n): a delicious, bubbly drink that’s ultra good for your gut. After glancing at the prices in my local market today, I feel I should add something to my kombucha definition… Kombucha (n): a delicious, bubbly drink that’s ultra good for your gut and ultra hard on your wallet if you’re buying it
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