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23/02/2021

22/02/2021

Time to drink a glass of Milk!!

17/02/2021

~~~ Strawberry Bubble Tea at home ~~~

Make this easy Strawberry Bubble Tea at home in just a few simple steps. It’s perfect for summertime or anytime you want a refreshing, fruity drink.

Bubble tea is an iced tea drink that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has enjoyed growing popularity around the world in recent years. Bubble tea is also called Milk Tea, Boba Tea, Pearl Milk Tea, or just simply Boba. It typically consists of four main ingredients: tea, milk, sugar, and tapioca pearls. But, it can be customized in many ways, including with or without ice, or even blended into a smoothie consistency. The possibilities are endless!

You can find many kinds of tapioca pearls (boba) online and at Asian markets. Quick cooking boba is the most convenient but be sure to make each batch fresh to be used within about one hour. After that time, the chewy boba starts to harden. If you have never had bubble tea, the tapioca pearls are like a puffy, chewy gummy bear consistency and many people find them satisfying to suck up the traditional fat straw and chew while sipping their milk tea. For this reason, though I would suggest children under the age of four be supervised while consuming boba.

17/02/2021

~~~~~~~~~~~Homemade Tea Lattes
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Whether you’re craving the spicy warmth of a chai tea latte or the subtly sweet and floral notes of a London Fog drink, this recipe will give you plenty of inspiration for making cozy tea lattes at home. No more schlepping to the coffee shop to get your fix. Milky, foamy, and sweet, with hints of vanilla and lavender – what else could you want from a drink?

Today, I’m here to share what I’ve learned and help you craft the best tea lattes. Whether you’re already a tea lover, or just want to try something new, these are a must try!

The possibilities for homemade tea lattes are truly endless, and it’s easy to swap decaf tea if you’re looking for a night-time soother. A decaf London Fog Tea Latte or an herbal Chamomile Latte is one of my favorite ways to wind down after a long day.

London Fog Tea Latte: 3/4 cup brewed Earl Grey Tea + 2 teaspoons Lavender Syrup + 1/3 cup steamed and frothed milk.

Chai Tea Latte: 2 Chai Tea Bags brewed in 3/4 cup water + 2 teaspoons honey + 1/3 cup steamed and frothed milk + sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also substitute the tea bags and sweetener with 3/4 cup Chai Tea Concentrate.

Vanilla Caramel Tea Latte: 3/4 cup brewed Vanilla Caramel Tea + 2 teaspoons Vanilla Simple Syrup + 1/3 cup steamed and frothed milk + sprinkle of demerara sugar on top.

Chamomile Tea Latte: 1 chamomile tea bag steeped in 1 cup steamed milk + 2 teaspoons honey + sprinkle of cinnamon.
Rich, creamy, and foamy these Homemade Tea Lattes are the perfect way to begin or end your day. Be sure to try this recipe for homemade Strawberry Bubble Tea, too. More of a coffee person? You’ll love this easy Whipped Coffee.

INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup water
1-2 tea bags, or 1-2 teaspoons loose leaf tea
1/3 cup whole or 2% milk
1-2 teaspoons sweetener or simple syrup (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Bring the water to a boil. Pour the water over the tea and brew for the recommended brewing time.
Meanwhile, steam the milk on the stove top or in the microwave. The milk is ready when tiny bubbles appear around the outer edge of the pan or when it is fragrant and steaming, but not boiling.
Froth the milk using a milk frother, until tripled in size.
Discard the tea bags and sweeten the tea to taste. Add the milk, holding back the froth. Spoon however much froth you desire over the tea and serve.

17/02/2021

~~~~~~~Homemade Pasta~~~~~

There is nothing quite like a good Homemade Pasta recipe! This is one of those recipes that seems difficult and perhaps a little intimidating, but once you’ve tried making pasta at home, you will make it over and over again! This recipe I am sharing today only requires three ingredients and no special equipment (well, a mixer and a rolling pin).

I used my KitchenAid mixer with a dough hook for this recipe, but this can all be done by hand or even with a food processor. You do get the best knead with the dough hook or by hand!

STEP 1 – Break eggs into the bowl of your mixer; lightly beat.

STEP 2 – With the mixer running, slowly beat in your flour, one cup at a time. Slowly stream in your milk until the dough begins to gather. It will be thick! You want your dough to be gathered into a smooth ball. If your dough is sticky, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until your dough is smooth.

STEP 3 – Remove the dough from the mixer. Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface for 1-2 minutes. The dough should be supple and soft. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel for 30 minutes. The allows the gluten which makes the dough easier to work with.

STEP 4 – After 30 minutes, divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Work with one section at a time, keep the rest covered.

STEP 5 – Flour your work surface and roll out the dough into thin sheets just like a pie crust. You want about ¼ inch thickness. You want your dough to be as thick as the dried pasta you buy at the store. If you have a pasta maker, you can guide the dough through the machine.

STEP 6 – Roll out the remaining pieces of dough.

STEP 7 – Cover your dough once again and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

STEP 8 – After 30 minutes, in a large stockpot, bring salted water to a boil.

STEP 9 – Working with one dough round, fold the two longest dough ends so that they meet in the middle, then fold one side over the other. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into thin strips.

STEP 10 – Fresh pasta will not take long to boil, only 3-5 minutes. Once the pasta is firm, drain.

Fresh pasta can handle any sauce, but I find simple is best. Place the fresh pasta back into the drained pot, add butter and garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese to make it taste rich and creamy!