January 24, 2013

David’s Tea

It’s flu season. Enough said, right?

Whether or not you are battling the flu, strep throat, post nasal drip, a cold, etc. etc. I promise you that David’s Tea will have some sort of herbal mixture that will help soothe your winter sickness and discomfort. Please notice I did not say it will “cure” anything — but it will help ease the pain.

I bought The Cold Survival Kit the other weekend because I felt a load of sniffles coming on. In the kit you’ll find a bag of Bravissimo — also known as my current sore throat savior. Made up of licorice root, chamomile, rosehip, goji berries, orange peel and peppermint — this mixture is sweet enough so you won’t have to add anything to your tea after it steeps. After your first sip, you’ll feel the tea soothe your throat immediately. It’s decaffeinated and is the perfect way to warm up before getting some much needed rest.

Of course I’m fighting off my cold with some meds, but I swear Bravissimo is helping BIG time. I don’t know how I fought colds in the past without it!

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January 10, 2012

My Obsession Over Green Tea

I wish I could be one of those people that doesn’t need caffeine. My boyfriend who works crazy hours doesn’t drink a drop of coffee — I often think, “good for him!” but most times I think he’s crazy. I have no clue how he functions, I certainly know I couldn’t function without it.
Starbucks cafes are every where in New York City, practically on every single corner actually. Even though I have a weakness for their Salted Caramel Mocha, I haven’t actually been to a Starbucks in over 6 months! (I’m proud!) A few months ago, I made the switch over to Green Tea. I figured this: it’s free in the office, there’s caffeine in it, and it has zero calories. Starbucks coffees can add up and they butcher your wallet. And even though your wallet might be lighter, your body eventually won’t be — the calories in Starbuck’s beverages really adds up!
There are so many reasons why everyone should be drinking Green Tea… I saw this photograph on Tumblr and I figured I would share it with you all (it’s prettier to look at than my list of reasons why you should make the switch over to this drink!)

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November 12, 2011

Foodie Holiday Gifts: Part II

Today’s selection of gifts are rather interesting. Of course they are all things you can live without, but life always seems so much more exciting when you get a gift that’s unexpected and is something fun you can use!

I don’t know what it is about this peachy-colored serving plate — but I love it. Perhaps I love it because it has 2 of my favorite things incorporated on the design of it: New York City, and food. The cutlery-shaped buildings are so playful and fun. This is such a great gift to give, especially if you are bringing an appetizer or even cookies to a friend. Give her the cookies and tell her to keep the plate! (I have had friends give me a gorgeous-chic plate before; I thought I was getting stuck with cleaning the plate and then would have to track them down to return it — but instead they told me the serving plate was a gift! Love it!) (Plate With Purpose – City Harvest, $50)

We all live in an orange submarine… Such a fun and playful gift for someone who enjoys tea. I myself go through nearly a box of Earl Grey tea every single week! To make the gift even better, give them a small set of clear tea mugs so they can watch as their orange submarine sinks to the bottom. (1 Tea Sub for $12.95)

Whiskey Stones have been around for a long time, but still I think they are a fabulous gift. These stones are easy to use, you simply place them into the freezer to be chilled and you add them to a glass of whiskey to keep the alcohol cold without watering it down like you would if you used ice cubes. Obviously you can use the stones for other beverages, not just whiskey. (Set of 9 Whiskey Stones for $20.00)

Bacon was a big fad a few years ago… Bacon floss, chocolate covered bacon, bacon bacon bacon… And everyone knows, I hate bacon! But since there are so many bacon lovers out there, I figured I would share this one with you. If you can’t get enough bacon and you want to even smell like your favorite piece of pork, you are in luck. Because there is now a bacon cologne that you can wear. There are two different scents and supposedly they are very different from one another. But I would never sniff them to find out. (I’m practically gagging over here just imagining what it smells like.) (1 Bacon Gold, or Bacon Classic for $36.00)