TAZO Passion Herbal Tea Product Review

As I was looking for ways to lower my blood pressure, I read that hibiscus tea might help, after reading about the benefits of  TAZO Passion Herbal Tea, I thought I'd give it a try.

Well, I was in a hurry to grab some and this is what I found at Weis Grocery Store for $3.99, TAZO Passion Herbal Tea.

Nice packaging!

Ingredients are hibiscus flower, Natural flavor, citric acid, licorice root, orange peel, cinnamon, rose hips, lemongrass, hibiscus, and elderberry extract for color.

I poured hot water over the tea bag into the cup and the color immediately starts to come out.  It says to steep for 5 minutes.

I took the tea bag and put in a second cup to see what would happen. There is still color but a little weaker.

So, I tasted the first cup after letting it steep for 5 minutes as required. I heard no longer or it gets bitter.

My thoughts are...

It is very tangy/tart without sugar or honey. I decide to put the two cups together and cool. Then I added honey.

I liked it cooled and with honey. I did put about a tablespoon of honey to even out the tartness.

Final review...

Yes, I like it. I will be using this tea as a refreshing cool drink and not warm. It did not lower my blood pressure like I was hoping but maybe if I drink it daily?

If you are a tea drinker, this is a  good one! If you want it sweet, add real honey after it has cooled and you will get those good nutrients from that as well.

When or if you try this tea, let us know what you think! Comment below.

Keep it Sassy,

Cathy

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Memorial Day BBQ Menu

Memorial Day is around the corner and we have a fantastic menu for you! They are rather quick and easy recipes you will love. Put these in your rotation for the summer gatherings.

Cathy's Chicken BBQ and Coleslaw Recipes ← Click the link for the recipe

Use that slow cooker for an easy and delicious chicken BBQ that everyone will be talking about.

Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit fromachefskitchen.com

Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans is an easy and delicious way to make ordinary canned baked beans taste as though you made them from scratch! click the link ↑

Deviled Eggs Recipe ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit spendwithpennies.com

This classic deviled eggs recipe is so easy to make as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a healthy snack! 

Cucumbers with Dill ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit Taste of Home

Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree.

Red White and Blue Margarita ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit midnightmixologist.com

Very festive and great for a batch recipe - Make a lot of each color and put it in the freezer to hold, salt the glasses, and when guests come over use an ice cream scoop to layer the colors. Yummy!

Patriotic Berry Trifle  ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit Food Network

Super easy, beautiful, and delicious! Who doesn't like trifles?

Do you have some summer recipes you'd like to share? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!

Happy Memorial Day and keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche Recipe Review

 

Do you get sick of eating the same old thing for dinner? I surely do. As I was looking in the frig for some dinner inspiration, I found I had some leftover broccoli and some eggs. So I thought maybe Quiche would do the trick.

I went to the trusty interweb and there were lots of recipes and they looked good, but I didn't have all the ingredients on hand.  Plus, I wanted a crustless recipe since my husband is trying not to eat so much gluten.  I came across this recipe, Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche.  This recipe makes the quiche high protein and low carb.  If you are watching your sugars, as I am, that is exactly what you need to eat.

Amazingly I had all the ingredients. 

That narrowed down how I choose the recipe.  I did add a bit of onion which was not on the list.   Since my broccoli was fresh, I put a little butter, chopped onion, and the broccoli in a pan and cooked it until the broccoli was cooked a little.  I also added a little pepper too and used some whole milk. 

Otherwise, I followed the instructions. It was easy to make.

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Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time1 hr 10 mins

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

• 1 lb. frozen broccoli florets
• 4 oz. bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 tsp seasoning salt*
• 4 oz. shredded medium cheddar, divided

Instructions

• Take the broccoli florets out of the freezer so they can begin to thaw. Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until very brown and crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and pour off most of the grease from the skillet.
• Turn the heat under the skillet up to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Sauté them in the residual bacon grease until they are no longer frozen. Transfer the broccoli to a cutting board. Roughly chop the florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
• Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan, and seasoning salt.
• Coat a 9-inch pie plate in non-stick spray (or butter, if you prefer). Place the chopped broccoli in the dish along with half of the shredded cheddar. Crumble the bacon over top. Stir the broccoli, cheddar, and bacon together.
• Place the pie plate on a baking sheet for easy transport in and out of the oven. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bacon, broccoli, and cheddar into the dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar.
• Bake the crustless quiche for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is puffed and it is golden brown around the edges. Let the crustless quiche cool slightly before slicing it into eight pieces and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 229.35kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.95g | Protein: 14.59g | Fat: 16.36g | Sodium: 464.83mg | Fiber: 1.99g

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My husband loved it.  It was enough for us to have two dinners. I thought it turned out well and I would make it again.

Do you make quiche?  If so, do you use a crust or not?

Until next time,  

Rhonda – The Middle Sister 

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My Royal Caribbean Cruise

Our son, Christopher, and his wife, Monica, recently took us on a cruise with their two little ones, Diego (5) and Mia (4).  This was a Royal Caribbean Cruise, which we were on one of their cruises many years ago.  The one thing I found different was that the gratuities were paid in advance.  I liked that.  We gave a small extra tip to our dinner servers and the room steward.  That takes the pressure off everyone.  As you can imagine, all the cruise workers were very nice and helpful.

Leroy and I had an interior room with a double or queen bed (not sure which).  There was room to get around the bed on each side.  There was a love seat and desk area along with a mini fridge.  There was a fairly large closet, room to store luggage under the bed, and the bathroom was small but adequate.

Here are two of the towel animals we found on our bed.  Our guy did not do this every day, but most days we found animal towels.

We had three stops on our weeklong cruise.  The first stop was at Coco Cay, which is an island owned and operated by Royal Caribbean. Who knew they had their own island?   We spent an entire day there.  There was more to the island than we saw.  But we took the kids to a splash area, which they LOVED.  Then Monica found a beach area.  Once Mia landed at the beach that was the end of the exploring.  That girl is a beach baby if there ever was one.   We all had a wonderful day there.  Very relaxing.  There was food there as well, which was all included in our package.  There was also transportation to and from the ship.  Since we were all a little tired, we took the ride back to the ship.  That was a big hit with the kids and the adults did not mind it either.

We basically sailed a day and landed a day.  There was plenty to do aboard the ship.  Swimming at the pool, listening to music, shopping on board, working out at the gym, and just enjoying the view to name a few.  There was a kid’s program on board and Mia and Diego had a blast going to that. 

Our next stop was Jamacia.  It turned out to be a rainy day.   The four adults went onshore just to shop at the shops.  The kids went to the kid’s club at that time.   We went early before the rain.  We each got some souvenirs.  And yes, the guys found out they paid too much for the rum, but oh well that’s how it goes.  I was able to shop with Monica for her birthday.  She picked out a beautiful pair of earrings with a matching pendant.  We got a deal on some coffee, I got a bathing suit coverup and Leroy got a shirt.  

Our last stop was a fun one with the kids, West Bay, Cayman Islands.   Our dolphin and turtle encounter.  We were not allowed to take pictures of the dolphins, but we got into a tank area with two dolphins.  All six of us got to interact with the dolphins.   That was an experience.  I am so glad Chris made the decision that we should do that.  Once done at the dolphin place, we walked across the street to visit some turtles.  The kids LOVED the Cayman Turtle Center.  There were lots of turtles there and a playground.  We bought lunch there.  Fun for all.

We were on The Explorer of the Seas ship.  There was great food everywhere on the ship.  We had dinner together every night.  Most nights the adults went to see whatever show was playing while the kids enjoyed the kids club.  All in all, it was a great time, as you can see from the pictures.  Memories were made.

I know that the last picture is a little blurry.  Mia moves too much to get a non-blurry picture.  She is so funny.

If this blog doesn’t make you want to take a cruise with your family, nothing will.   I hope you enjoyed learning about our little vacation. 

Have you ever been on a Royal Caribbean Cruise or any cruise for that matter? We'd love to hear about your adventures. Comment below ↓  

Until next time.     

Rhonda – The Middle Sister 

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Celebrate National Strawberry Month with these Recipes

May is National Strawberry Month. Fresh strawberries are one of the most popular and refreshing treats anywhere and healthy too! Perfect for everything from cheesecake to mojitos to jam. And since the peak picking season starts in May, there will be plenty of juicy blooms. 

Here are some juicy tidbits about strawberries:

1. Strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Eating eight strawberries is all it takes to consume 140% of a child's recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. Good thing my grandson loves strawberries.
2. You can find them all over the U.S. Strawberries are grown in all fifty states.
3. They are ar related to a popular flower. Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae flowering plant family, which is also the family of the rose.
4. Strawberries aren't berries. Fruits that fall into the berry category have seeds on the inside, not the outside.
5. They are very stimulating. The French are convinced that strawberries serve as a powerful aphrodisiac, so much so that it's a tradition in the French countryside to serve cold strawberry soup to newlyweds.

Make something wonderful with those strawberries. Here are some delicious recipes:

Strawberry Mojito

Prep Time:

 

15 mins  

Total Time:

 

15 mins

Ingredients

• white sugar, for rimming
• 2 large limes, quartered
• ½ bunch of mint leaves
• 7 strawberries, quartered
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups club soda
• 1 cup white rum
• 8 cups ice cubes

Directions:

1. Pour about 1/2 inch of sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rims of 8 cocktail glasses, then dip the rims into sugar to coat; set aside.
2. Squeeze all of the lime wedges into a sturdy glass pitcher. Toss juiced limes into the pitcher along with mint, strawberries, and 1 cup sugar. Crush with a muddler to release strawberry juice and mint oil. Stir in club soda and rum until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Pour into the prepared glasses over ice cubes to serve.
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Strawberry Tart

photo cred Taste of Home

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chillingYIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
• 3 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) of cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup red currant jelly

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll the crust and press onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Spread melted chocolate over the bottom of the crust. Refrigerate until almost set, 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cream, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over the chocolate layer.
3. Arrange strawberries over filling; brush strawberries with jelly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove the side of the pan before serving.

• Double Crust Strawberry Pie

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  TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups fresh strawberries (about 1-1/4 pounds), sliced
• Pastry for double-crust pie
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and cinnamon; add strawberries and toss to coat.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 1/8-inch-thick circle; transfer to a 9-inch. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling.
3. Roll the remaining dough into a 1/8-inch.-thick circle. Place overfilling. Trim, seal, and flute edge. Cut slits in the top. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cover the edge loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if needed to prevent over-browning.
5. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

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• Creamy Strawberry French Toast Bake

photo cred Taste of Home

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + Chilling Bake: 40 min.YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided 
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cut into 1-in. pieces
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• Sweetened whipped cream

Directions

1. Toss 2 cups of strawberries with sugar. In another bowl, beat the next 5 ingredients until smooth. Place half the bread in a greased 13x9-inch. baking dish. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the bread. Layer with strawberry mixture and remaining bread. Whisk eggs and cream until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, and cover overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator while the oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and remaining 1 cup strawberries.

Cinnamon-Strawberry Sundaes

photo cred Taste of Home

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.   YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and drained, or sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, lime juice, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add strawberries; cook until tender, about 2 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream; sprinkle with lime zest.

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  TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake 15 min. + cooling YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to a 10-inch square; cut into 12 rectangles (approx. 3x2-1/2 in.). Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, toss strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla and remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
3. To serve, split pastries horizontally in half. Top each bottom half with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream and 1 tablespoon of strawberries; replace the top half. Top with remaining whipped cream and strawberries.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (allrecipes.com)

TOTAL TIME: 4 hrs  Prep: 30 min. Additional time 3 hrs 30 mins  YIELD: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3-ounce) package of strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (5-ounce) can of cold evaporated milk
• 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Directions

1. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; cool in the refrigerator until thick, but not set, about 20 minutes.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
3. Beat evaporated milk in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until whipped and thick. Gradually pour the strawberry gelatin mixture into evaporated milk, beating constantly. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the gelatin-milk mixture to form cheesecake filling.
4. Set graham cracker crust on a baking sheet or plate to maintain stability. Pour cheesecake filling into the crust. Refrigerate until cake is set, at least 3 1/2 hours.

Easy Freezer Strawberry Jam Recipe

I made this jam last year. Check out the recipe by clicking the link above ↑

Do you go strawberry picking? If so, what do you do with all those lovely strawberries? Let us know by commenting below or sharing with us on our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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