Wintry weather is making an appearance this weekend, causing me to seek out warming cups of herb tea and other ways to keep the cold at bay.
A cup of ginger tea is a simple way to bring warmth to a cold body.
I add a couple of slices of fresh ginger to my tea cup, pour in boiling water and let it steep for a few minutes. Then I add a spoonful of honey and maybe a squeeze of lemon to the cup. Simply delicious.
Spices such as cinnamon and cardamom are also good for warming things up. I often add a dash of one or both of these to my cup of morning tea or bowl of oatmeal.
And for something a little more filling, how about a bowl of Curried Mixed Vegetable Stew or Creamy Sweet Potato Ginger Soup? There's just something about a pot of soup or stew simmering on the stovetop on a winter's day to warm things up.
So tell me ... what are some of your favorite winter warm-ups?
Hi Catherine,I'll have to try the ginger tea, so far my favorite is chamomile with honey,but I'm trying all I can. have a good night.
ReplyDeleteI like Chamomile, too :) .
ReplyDeleteI don't use cardamon does it have a pungent aroma? Homemade chicken soup is my favorite and sometimes just a cup of the broth is soothing. I'll give your ginger tea a try.
ReplyDeleteLoretta,
ReplyDeleteCardamom does have a distinctive smell and taste. I just use a tiny sprinkle and find it is nice- is great in apple dishes, too!
Soup is a wonderful winter warm-up :) .