"How could such sweet and wholesome hours Be reckoned but with herbs and flowers?" ~ Andrew Marvel (English Poet) ~ Enjoying God's beautiful day _____________ HERBAL ICED TEA ~ Perfect for a hot summer day * 8 bags herbal tea (Celestial Seasonings Orange, Red or Lemon Zinger Tea) 1 quart boiling water 1 quart fresh orange juice or lemonade fresh lemon and/or orange slices crushed ice sprigs of fresh mint Steep the tea bags in boiling water for ten minutes. Discard tea bags. Pour juice over tea. Add lemon and/or orange slices and fresh mint sprigs. Refrigerate until well chilled . Remove lemon and/or orange slices and mint before serving. Pour over crushed ice adding additional fresh fruit slices and sprig of fresh mint. ( 2 quarts) __________________ DILLY CUCUMBER SANDWICHES ~ What memories are made of * Favorite loaf of soft sandwich bread (white or wheat) 1-2 peeled and thinly sliced English cucumbers thinly sliced sweet onion (optional) 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 c...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )