A friend and her children came over to play today. It was snowing slightly, and the children were giddy with excitement - not sure if the snow or the playmates tickled them more! I made lunch, Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cheese, which was quite flavorful - and low in calories and fat. I'm really enjoying the recipes from Cooking Light.
A bit after lunch it was time for a cup of tea. My friend loves tea, but had never heard of my favorite company, Harney & Sons. I warned her that after experiencing the tea, she would instantly become a "tea snob" and want more. It happened. We enjoyed the last of my "Smokey Lapsang Souchong" then I showed her the Harney catalog. She's hooked. :) My favorite is "Sally's Secret", an Earl Grey mixed with rose hips. There's nothing like a good cup of tea and a good friend on a snowy day. Not even six children under the roof can diminish the pleasure! (well, ok - maybe a tad!)
The snow's gone, the friends are gone, the baked pasta and sausage dinner is almost gone. I have two kids in the tub, and another curled up on the couch, reading. Not a bad day.
Of course, homeschool co-op starts again tomorrow - and I still have to prepare for my classes. Also have to figure out if I'm going to the YMCA after co-op. We joined last night - so I have very little excuse for not getting into shape.
{{sigh}} This may call for yet another cup of tea....and perhaps some chocolate???
4 comments:
You've piqued my interest in other types of tea now :-) And I've always looked at that Cooking Light magazine, but I haven't bought one yet. Sounds like it has good stuff! I just wish I could get my recipes right the first time! LOL.
Tea :-) love it! When we came over to Florida last year I hadn't thought about not getting tea...ekkk! could wait for a cuppa when I got back to the UK.
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Great blog, found you off CRN. Keep Running and that pasta dish sounds amazing!
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