London Fog Latte

I have a new fav warm beverage!!! I just have to share with you... You guessed it!!! London Fog Latte is my new obsession!!! You know I adore my Rooiboos (pronounced~Ray Boss) tea, and you know "I Gotta Matcha!!!" (Green Tea Matcha) but my latest obsession is sooooo super creamy warm and delish!! It's not difficult to make so here goes my recipe!! 

It's pretty much 3 simple ingredients. You start by steeping an Earl Grey Tea for approximately two minutes ... Now you can use whichever persuasion of tea you prefer such as loose leaf or tea bag or whatever suits your fancy!!! As long as it's Earl Grey which is a black tea with gentle notes of citrusy bergamot.After you bring water to a full rolling boil and while you steep the tea you warm your milk choice (almond, coconut, dairy, etc.) about 1/2 cup, in a small sauce pan, you whisk to froth to give it that "Fog" look as it warms but not scalds!! Only warm your milk and then add it to your steeped tea. Now here's the fun part where you can get creative!!! You can add about 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla syrup or honey etc. I prefer vanilla extract for a traditional London Fog Latte. And you can also add a little lavender (a pinch) for those extra special times!!! You add dried lavender to your warm concoction and then strain the lavender buds out or you can put your dried lavender in a tea ball or cheesecloth "sachet" to float in your dreamy London fog latte!!! 

I hope you enjoy this creamy dreamy deliciousness as much as I do!!! TTYL!!

Itchy Eyes, Sore Throat, Sinus Pressure Oh My!!

 

Let's face it nobody likes allergies, but there are a few things we can do to make ourselves a bit more comfortable. A few of my favorites from my allergy defense team are Puffs Plus Lotion with the scent of Vicks... these are irreplacable in my book. Hot Rooibos Tea with honey (I must confess I love this allergies or not!!) Organic Coconut Oil in your Rooibos or any tea you prefer is a great way to get more of natures goodness ingested as well as on your lips, which if you're anything like me are chapping. I am in love with applying both hot and cold compresses to my eye and sinus areas.For the cold compress I prefer a facemask, my fav is by Earth Therapeutics they have a lovely Cucumber Eye Care Kit that is not only helpful for allergies but a wonderful indulgence for tired eyes as well. Now for a warm compress I prefer a Lavender Flaxseed Microwave Wrap I love mine by Biomed Design (pictured below in blue however I love mine in pink) I not only use it for my sinus headaches but also for a neck or back wrap as well. Organic Coconut Oil was brought to my attention by my "bestie" (o.k. I confess Wendy is my GURU when it comes to all things natural and homeopathic!) this stuff is like gold!! there are so many uses for Organic Coconut Oil I would never end this post if I named all of them!! So I'll keep with the allergy theme for my uses of this "nectar of the gods" I apply it to my face and temples(with a few drops of Essential Lavender Oil for the temples), lips, & nose for moisturizer & help with chapping. I also can't help but apply to my hands/feet with moisturizing gloves/socks (doesn't help allergies,but it sure feels great for ultimate hydration!!) I do try to use homeopathic remedies but I must confess that tried and true brands like Vicks Vapo family of products, Claritin, & Halls Honey/Lemon drops sure make combating allergies a bit more bearable. What are your fav fixes for sinus and allergy symptoms? Please do share with us, all help is appreciated. TTYL <3