by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Tea Pairing 101 Do you love tea? And great food? Then Tea and Food Pairing 101 is for you! There’s a whole science behind pairing foods with beverages but Tea 101 is a quick, simple guide to get you started on your journey of pairing tea with food. Our hope is that...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
Add extra flavour to poultry, pork or winter squash this Thanksgiving by brining! It’s an easy technique that uses flavoured liquids to bump up the moisture and juiciness of roasted foods. Here I have used our Sweet Apple Chai to create a brine (recipe follows) for...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Have you tried ‘herbal tea steaming’ for congestion relief? Breathing in steam is an age-old practice used to ease respiratory issues. Additionally, it opens pores, helps to remove toxins and cleanses the skin. However, using herbs, flowers and spices in steam water...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to cup, recipes
Have you ever tasted the sweet nectar hiding inside honeysuckle flowers? It’s like nature’s candy! A favorite of hummingbirds, honeysuckle not only produces a delightful sweet nectar but boasts several healing benefits including anti-inflammatory and immune boosting...
by Culinary Blossom | garden to plate, recipes
A delightful low calorie treat that brings together the highlights of a June garden in this refreshingly delicious rose petal and strawberry sorbet. Served in a pretty bowl it’s the perfect ending to any summer meal. Or place a scoop along side a thick slice of...