Enjoying reading
A Winter Book by Tove Jansson, beautiful description to get lost within. It is a nice contrast to be reading about elements of the winter while watching out for new signs of spring every day. The days are becoming lighter and the willow tree in the garden is magically covered in pussy willow. When the sun shines with a blue sky behind the tree looks as if every branch holds a reflecting raindrop.
Ornate branches of
Japonica, a few weeks ago.
Arabia Finland Moomin mugs, I have
Finland on my mind.
Ginger Tea with Lemon and Honey, looks like a useful tonic, fend off my tickly throat. From
eat drink one woman.
ginger tea with lemon and honey 1. Thinly slice a 2x3 inch piece of ginger lengthwise. Or, if you like your tea extra spicy and warming, add more. I like a good 2x5 inch piece to really heat up my esophagus.
2. Add to a pot with 2 cups of cold spring water. Bring your pot up to a boil, then simmer.
3. Meanwhile, extract the pulp wedges from half a lemon by cutting into the lemon half in a circle with a paring knife, then cutting along the membrane in each section, the way you would with a grapefruit. De-pip (pip pip!) your pulp and place it into your teapot, thermos, or extra large mug. Squeeze in the remaining juice from the lemon half.
4. Add a generous tablespoon (or more) of your favorite honey to the lemon, preferably local honey.
5. Strain the ginger tea into your lemon pulp honey mixture. Serve hot to sickies and healthies.
