(Cook and Prep Time: 40 minutes)Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Lamb 3 ½ tsp lemon juice, reserve ½ tsp 1 ½ - 2 tbsp OBTC GREEK SEASONING ½ c fat-free plain yogurt ½ cucumber, seeded and chopped ¼ tsp mint, chopped ½ tsp dill weed, chopped 4 whole wheat pita 2 c red leaf lettuce, shredded 1 medium tomato, chopped ½ c red onion, chopped ½ c reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese Instructions: Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add 3 tsp lemon juice and Greek Seasoning to ground lamb and blend well; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine yogurt, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice, cucumber, mint and dill in a bowl and set aside. Cook lamb in skillet over medium heat until...
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Hello fellow tea lovers! So far we've talked about the amazing health benefits of PU ERH TEA, ROOIBOS TEA, and WHITE TEA. With the May 2019 Tea of the Month being STRAWBERRY MOJITO GREEN TEA, let's talk about why GREEN TEAS are so great! Green tea is made by withering and oxidizing leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. This delicate leaf does not like to be steeped in overly hot water as it can quickly become astringent tasting. We recommend steeping between 170 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. When prepared properly it is delicate, bright, and earthy. Green teas are high in antioxidants and boost metabolism. Green teas also reduce bad cholesterol, help regulate blood sugars, and improve brain function. Green teas contain polyphenols. Polyphenols and catechins...
Our Durango guests love traditional teas as much as they love they love our more complex blends! Shortly after becoming a part of the Durango community, we wanted to make a tea gift box just for our Colorado guests! Read about why we chose the teas for our Colorado Gift Box! YERBA MATÉ - We chose this South American tea, because Durango's locals love their Mate! They are educated about the traditional practices and health benefits of drinking this high caffeinated tea! VALLEY ORCHARD MEDLEY - This tea was very popular iced in the summer! We also loved that it had the word "valley," in the name. Colorado is full of valleys, mountains, rivers and all types of landscapes. WHITE PEACH - Coloradans love their peaches!! Peach...
(Cook and Prep Time: 45 minutes)Ingredients: 2 cups of quinoa (tricolor optional) 4 cups boiling water 2 tsp olive oil 6 tsp OBTC CREAMY HERB SALAD DRESSING 3 cloves minced garlic Pinch of salt to taste 2 tbsp chicken bouillon (optional to taste) Instructions: Rinse quinoa to remove any dust. In a medium pot, heat 2 tsp olive oil, add quinoa and garlic cloves and toast on low for approximately 5-8 minutes, or until quinoa has a slight nutty smell. Once Quinoa is toasted, add 4 cups of boiling water, creamy herb dressing, and chicken Bouillon. Stir well, adding more herb dressing to desired taste. Cover, let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated and quinoa is fluffy....
