Well, I've once again been temporarily M.I.A., this time thanks to the process of lining up a post-grad, career-building job and moving to the big city (well, as big as you can get in this state, anyway). After a nerve-wracking interview today, I decided to relax a little by unpacking my kitchen things and making a pitcher of sweet tea. The perfect way to unwind and refresh myself.
Sweet tea
8 C fresh water
8 bags Lipton tea
1/2 C sugar
Bring the water to a boil, then let it rest for about two minutes. Add the tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Stir in the sugar until it is dissolved. Refrigerate the tea until cool, and serve in a large tumbler full of ice. Ahhh...
Sweet tea is one of those Southern things that's hard to find here in the Midwest, but super easy to make! And it's easy to experiment with... I like peppermint sweetened with honey for a change of pace. Try your own combinations - tea and sweetener varieties abound! Feel free to share whatever you discover sweetens your day. :)
Cheers!
Tea should be taken in solitude. ~C.S. Lewis
*Resisting the urge to digress about C.S. Lewis...*
The subject at hand: tea and toast.
When travelling, the things I'm the most excited about are almost always food-related. I love checking out local food. There's a lot to be learned from a culture's culinary traits, and I find it incredibly interesting to experience this stuff... not to mention incredibly delicious at times!
