This week’s Tea Time Talk covers a bunch of wedding-related questions I’ve pondered — such as why favors exist and what’s the rehearsal dinner all about.
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Tea Time Talk: A Nederland Photo Essay
This week’s Tea Time Talk covers our latest trip to Nederland, CO with hail, prairies, and parasitic conical plants. Most popular on Garlic Delight Here are the top 3 most popular posts from this week. Silken Tofu vs. Soft Tofu: What’s the Difference? 5-Minute Easy Garlic Bread Recipe 9 Types Of Tofu You’ve Never Heard…
Tea Time Talk: Why Your Recycling Is Going Into The Landfill
A story about recycling while growing up in New Zealand and my plans for tweaking my habits in light of the new recycling dilemma in the U.S.
Tea Time Talk: Metric system & weighing things with scales
For my crushing vs. toasting spices taste test, a story about my quest to acquire a milligram scale, which is just about the nerdiest thing I own now.
Tea Time Talk: How to Reduce Staining Teeth From Tea, Coffee, Wine
This week’s Tea Time Talk shares a pro tip for tea, coffee, and wine drinkers on how to reduce staining on your teeth from these tasty beverages. Plus another step on cooking intuitively. Most popular on Garlic Delight Here are the most popular posts from this week. Garlic Varieties Does Tofu Melt? How to Stir…
Tea Time Talk: Money + Minimalism = Meaning ?
A writeup of the CampFI: Rocky Mountain retreat in this week’s Tea Time Talk covers 3 tweaks to life I’m struggling to implement. Most popular on Garlic Delight Here are the most popular posts from this week. Extra Umami Beef Broth Does Tofu Melt? How to Stir Fry Tofu, Cabbage, Carrot, and Mushrooms SIDE NOTE:…
Tea Time Talk: New Ratatouille Recipe + Variable Pricing
A more personal update in this edition of Tea Time Talk, including a rant about prices of pasta sauce.
Tea Time Talk: How Economics Can Help You Eat Better
How can the decision-making framework that economists use help you shift through diet advice for you? Plus, next steps to learn to cook intuitively.
Tea Time Talk: Ever feel like recipes are too restrictive?
Starting a new series call Tea Time Talk where I rant and rave about something I can’t stop thinking about. If you’re rolling your eyes, don’t worry, there’s a tip or two waiting for you. Top 3 on Garlic Delight Here are the top 3 most read posts from this week. Silken Tofu vs. Soft…
Advice For First-Timers at Food Blogging Conferences
Next week, I’m visiting Salt Lake City for the first time to attend the Everything Food Conference (EFC). I’m looking forward to rubbing elbows with fellow food fanatics and learning a thing or two about how to add more value for my dear readers. I asked for advice about what a first-timer to a food…
3 Ways We Failed At Slashing Our Food Budget
Are there money-saving tips to slash your food budget that are not worth the effort? Find out 3 ways we decided to rebel against the FI bloggers.
How to Eat with Pleasure, Not Pain (thanks to Mireille Guiliano)
Growing up in New Zealand during the 2000s, you got 3 foreign language choices in high school: Maori, Japanese, and French. I remember picking French because it was the closest to English. Thus, I assumed it would be the easiest. Plus, I started learning French at age 12 in intermediate school (middle school for the…
How to Send Thank You Notes to Family & Friends – Digital Card Download
How we created digital thank you cards for our family and friends to thank them for their hospitality during our China trip. Download the template today.
Shenzhen Floating Seafood Restaurant
One of my favorite things to do in China is to point out buildings and businesses that are not ADA compliant. It so happens that one of these establishments turned out to be one of my favorite restaurants during my trip to China. Related: Check out another post about our trip to China – How…
How Mobile Technology is Changing How We Eat and Pay
How China has transformed the way people eat and pay using WeChat Pay and other digital wallets. Will this mobile technology make it to the U.S.?
Best Thing Since Sliced Brad
Thank you to my friend Brad M who has been supporting me as I talk his ear off about blogging, even during my crazy episodes.
You stole a pizza my heart
Check out our garlic pizza recipe with extra garlicky pizza sauce.
Thanks a melon
Spring is around the corner. Asparagus is showing up at farmers markets. It’s only a few more months before the raspberries and blueberries will be plump and ripe. In the meantime, there’s plenty of watermelon radishes to enjoy. Who are you grateful for? Share this with someone who made your day.
Thanks a bunch
Thanks for the rain! We desperately need it in California. P.S. I plan on wrapping myself in a blanket with bananas, peanut butter, and Nutella this weekend to tide me over until the cold weather passes. While I’m at it, maybe some zucchini noodles with shrimp will keep me warm.
Thank you from my head to-ma-toes
Has someone helped you recently? Share this greeting with her to show your appreciation! P.S. Enjoy some comfort food this weekend. Check out the garlic pizza sauce recipe and spicy jambalaya recipe, both filled with tomatoes.
