June 2020 Hello June! And hello summertime! Are you busting out of your living area, craving some sunshine? I know I am - and I think that's a good thing since sunshine is now known for preventing the spread of Coronavirus - right? Now is such a perfect time to be outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air! Temperatures are warming up, the sun is shining, bees are pollinating and the iced tea is SO refreshing! Continue reading to see what we're enjoying this month! Tea of the Month: Sencha Green & Lemongrass Sencha Green Tea is a delicate leaf does not like to be steeped in overly hot water, as it can quickly become astringent tasting. When prepared properly it is...
| Featuring our salmon rub & avocado honey | Ingredients for the salmon: 4 wild caught salmon filets (we love Williams Bro Salmon) about ½ lb each 2 tsp OBTC Salmon Rub Salt & pepper, to taste ½ tsp paprika (we prefer sweet or mild) 2 Tbsp ghee 4-5 cloves of garlic finely minced 1 Tbsp water 2 tsp liquid aminos or soy sauce 4 Tbsp OBTC Avocado Honey 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Ingredients for the salad: 1 large bunch of kale, rinsed & finely chopped Juice of 2 lemons 1 cup olive oil 5-6 cloves of garlic, finely minced Salt & pepper, to taste Pumpkin seeds ½ cup parmesan or romano cheese Directions for the salmon: Preheat the oven to broil setting...
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork 1 container (22 oz) whole cabbage leaves, drained 1 cup raw rice, rinsed 1 egg 4-5 cloves garlic 2 onion, chopped finely (one for stuffing and one for roux) 2 Tbsp OBTC Serbian Blend 10 tsp sweet Hungarian Paprika (4 tsp for stuffing and 6 tsp for roux) 2 tsp hot Hungarian Paprika (for roux) ½ cup flour ¼ cup Olive oil Salt & pepper to taste 4-6 ham hocks or other smoked meat of choice Chopped Scallions & kefir drizzle for garnish Directions In a medium bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, rice, garlic, onion, and seasonings. Add your egg to make the mixture easier to handle. Mix well. Lay out all of...
MAY 2020 May 2020 - a month that seems to be lasting a decade! These times are unlike anything that I have EVER experienced or imagined - what about you? Have you lived through a pandemic before? I would guess your answer to be no - not until this year - but I am hoping you are flourishing and making the most of these difficult times. After over a month of quarantine, I know that I am eager to return to a little bit of normalcy - I am sure that you are too! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month. I'm hoping it might help to add a smile to your face! Tea of the Month: Lavender Sage Lemonade & Ginger...
GIN & TONIC FEATURING: BLOOD ORANGE & LEMONGRASS Tangy. Bright. Refreshing. IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE...1. Steep BLOOD ORANGE AND LEMONGRASS with a spoonful of MESQUITE HONEY.2. Allow to cool before pouring over a large ice cube with a shot of your favorite gin and fresh squeezed lemon.3. Add a splash of tonic and garnish with a lemon wheel. WHY WE LOVE THIS COMBOThe juniper trees across New Mexico and Colorado fill the air with a lovely juniper berry aroma that almost always makes us crave one of our favorite warm weather cocktails: a gin and tonic.We can think of nothing more refreshing than a gin and tonic after time spent in the sunshine: it is one of our favorites to share with loved ones and close friends. It also...
