Tuesday Things.
1. Not only did I not know we had tulipsĀ (must have been planted before we moved in), I didn’t find out until they were covered in snow. Whyyyyyyy.
2. Ummm can we talk about these pool float donuts?! Also, can we talk about how I want to buy all of those pool floats even though I don’t have a pool, just so I can be cool on instagram?
3. The cookie monster + apple outtakes kill me. Just kill me.
4. It’s totally grapefruit beer season, right?! I tried Ballast Point and really wasn’t a fan. My favorite is still Leinenkugel since it tastes like… juice.
5. I’m trying really hard not to eat sugarĀ at night at the moment (seriously between too much caffeine, too little sleep and a still-nursing babe I’ve been dessert-ingĀ ALL THE THINGS late at night) and you’d think I cut my arm off or something.
6. Thoughts on the season finale of Billions?! I loved it so much, albeit a little lacking in fireworks – but Wendy!! She is the best. Axelrod is by far my favorite character next to her… he’s like a slightly better, non-murdering Tony Soprano. And GIRLS? Could there BE a more unlikeable character in the universe besides Hannah? I think not.
7. Is Twitter over for you? Do you still use Twitter? Eddie says he gets his news from Twitter. I get my late night cravings from Twitter.
8. Remember when I forced myself to like coffee? I kind of want to do the same with tea even though it tastes like dirty water. What’s your favorite tea? Deal breaker: if it says it tastes like chocolate fudge, it should taste like chocolate fudge and not dirty water with hints of chocolate fudge.
9.Ā 5 ways to stop limiting your beliefs. I’m a self-help junkieĀ and I love it.
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Those doughnuts … I DIE! So stinking cute!
Also, I was thinking the same thing about twitter … I mean, I still use it – but not as much as I used to. I still don’t even know how I feel about snapchat … and by the time I get on board, there’s a good chance there will be something new.
Also, what’s this new bumble thing I’m hearing about … is this a teenager thing, or a hook up thing, is this the new tinder, because if that’s the case … I’m going back to using msn/icqĀ
i’ve never even heard of bumble! i’m clueless.
TV inquiry: do you watch The Americans? With your love for Felicity you must know about it, and Keri Russell is PHENOMENAL.
P.S. Frozen strawberries in grapefruit shandy keep the “beer” (juice) cold for longer and taste amazing once they’ve marinated in the “beer” for however long it takes you to drink it.
omg it’s been on my list FOREVER. i think i will binge on it this summer when no other TV is on. and that strawberry idea? THANK YOU.Ā
Jess! David’s Tea!! It is magical. First, when you walk in to the shop, there are at least 100 canisters of tea for you to smell. They are all made with tea leaves (obvi) but have things like dried apple or actual dark chocolate or even gold glitter sprinkles (swear to God). My fave was one called Ice Cream Cake, it was a limited edition 2 years ago and I still dream about it. It was like drinking an ice cream cone, but in a really good way.
Plus it’s easy to make their stuff into iced tea for the warmer months and maaaybe add some booze… I swear I don’t work for them, I am just a diehard.
i’ve heard this! need to try.Ā
ummm i just looked and ice cream cake still exists?! omg.Ā https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/ice-cream-cake-black-loose-tea
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Tea. The king of teas. It doesn’t taste like the cookie per se more like the flavor profile of the ingredients of the cookie… but I certainly can’t taste any raisin in it. It’s more of that sweet, slightly cinnamon-y oat flavor. Love it so much. I know, I know, the raisin is probably hard to get over but so worth it.
There are lots of loose tea companies you can order from but it is available on Amazon too.Ā
you miiiiight be swaying me.Ā
Have you ever had a blueberry beer? I had one for the first time when I visited Maine and they are surprisingly amazing. Better than grapefruit beers I think! On the tea front, maybe you should try brewing from loose leaves? First of all, it’s much more potent, and secondly, there’s something more special about it I think.Ā
i have! i LOVE it.Ā
Tea: Ā Harney & Sons – Tropical Green tea
I am obsessed with chai tea. I’ve probably tried every brand out there that I can. It’s my caffeine boost in the morning. My favorite is Tazo Organic Chai Tea brewed dark (sometimes TWO teabags) with a heaping spoonful of sweetened condensed milk in it (though cream and honey are also good).
My all time favorite tea is English (or Irish) Breakfast tea with a splash of milk. :) I don’t like overly sweet drinks, so this is perfect for me. Earl Grey is good too!Ā
Tazo passion tea! Buy it, make a big pitcher (hot), let it cool off and stick it in the fridge. Drink it over ice with a squeeze of lemon and it legit tricks you into thinking you’re drinking something sweet.
Chai tea, seconded! Unsweetened, the tea bags have a peppery taste that’s much less earthy than your average herbal or even regular black tea.Ā
If you’re looking for a good grapefruit beet I love Stiegl Radler!!
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I came running to this blog because I LOVED THE BILLIONS FINALE. The dialogue between Chuck and Wendy at their home – I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT! Some of the best TV this year for sure!!!!! I LOVED IT and cannot wait for next season! The entire episode was outstanding and the capstone for a GREAT new show.
YES YES YES i so agree. the writing on the show is incredible. every actor is out of this world. SO good.Ā
I’d definitely recommend Tazo’s vanilla caramel chai. It’s naturally sweeter than a typical chai, so you need less sugar/honey!
I converted my fiance to tea drinker-ism by starting with mint tea and “sleepy time” tea. Mint tea is just so soothing.
If you don’t like tea – this is maybe the best tea EVER
Ā http://www.amazon.com/Royal-King-Natural-Organic-Green/dp/B0037M0I2I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I used to get it at my local chinese restaurant, but when I stopped eating chinese food I really still wanted their tea. No other grocery store tea tastes like it! I ended up finding it on amazon and my day is not complete without a cup of this stuff at night. I find it also really curbs my sugar bug. Which, same here – still nursing 2 babies and it’s HARD to stop with all the sweets!!!Ā
Steigal Radler is a good grapefruit beer. It’s almost entirely juice, so the alcohol content is low, but that makes it perfect for sipping all day in the summer.
I switched to tea when we started trying for a baby, and I like celestial seasonings green tea or their peppermint tea. Good earth’s matcha maker is good too, and a little sweet, so that might be a good one to start with? I’ve been obsessed with tea parties since I was a child so maybe I’m not be best judge.
Agreed – Hannah is the WORST! And I’ve never been a big tweeter (Twitter-er?) – Instagram is my go-to for my late night cravings!
It’s pretty crazy how all the girls on Girls are just heading downhill super-fast! But it is the best season of all, I think. Each episode is so rich and soulful. But Hannah, yeah, she is so messed up!
I second Tazo Passion Tea. Ā First, it tastes amazing. Ā Second, the color is BEAUTIFUL!
Have you tried Perrin Grapefruit IPA?!?! THE BEST. Bonus, it’s a Michigan brew!
Yum – I love my tea!! I used to feel the same way – tasted like dirty water. But then I discovered you could treat it like coffee and add cream and sugar and what a difference that made. I love chai tea (Stash is my favorite brand) and English Breakfast (Twinnings is my favorite brand). A few years ago I discovered the importance of water temperature and steep time – crucial to making a very yummy cup of tea. I was so surprised by how much of a difference the water temperature made. But no going back now :-)
i def would be adding some cream and sugar (and um, maybe bourbon?!) – i need to read this water temp thing.
Yogi’s Calming tea is delicious and Celestial Seasonings Vanilla Honey Chamomile tastes like dessert. I hate tea too, but have managed to get into a very grownup/responsible feeling ritual of sipping tea and reading all the classic books I was supposed to read in high school before bed and I sleep so much better now.
Check out David’s Tea! You can buy it online and they have lots of great flavors (and adorable mugs). Love!Ā
Maharaja chai oolong tea from Teavana. amazing. And I also hate Hannah.
Harney & Son’s Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea = The best tea ever! I drink a big, unsweetened cup every night before bed. Satisfies all of my nighttime cravings!
Yogi’s “Soothing Caramel Bedtime” tea is delicious.
Personal question – if you’re still nursing, what do you do when you’re away from Max for long amounts of time? Do you have to pump still? I’m just curious how I will work this out with my little one when he is Max’s age!
hi char! he isn’t nursing as often anymore, so i don’t have as much milk. i mean, some days he wants to nurse 56 times it seems, but it’s more for comfort, like if he is teething or something. he probably nurses on average 3 “good” times a day (meaning he actually gets milk and doesn’t just latch for 30 seconds then run and play.) i haven’t been away from him overnight yet. i can make it about 10-12 hours until it’s uncomfortable, which is usually the longest I’m away from him. i haven’t pumped in ages (probably since he was 9ish months old), but have wondered what i will do if i go somewhere for a night or 2 and he’s still nursing. i probably would take the pump!
Thanks for the insight! I feel like I will be attached to my pump for life lol :)
The tea that got me to like tea was chai. Vanilla Caramel Chai by Tazo is one of my favorites, as well as anything cinnamon/spice-y by Celestial Seasonings!
Try a London Fog. It’s like a tea latte. If you can sub almond milk it’s even more delightful!
We sold our house in Utah in Feb under 3 feet of snow. Ā The buyer had no idea there were 600 tulip bulbs in the ground, until spring. Ā He was thrilled! Ā The oatmeal raisin cookies sound wonderful. Can’t wait to try.
this makes me so happy!! i want to do this. how lovely.
I don’t know if it’s available in the States, but there’s a brewery in Ottawa, Canada called Beyond the Pale that does my favourite grapefruit beer ever. It’s a little more IPA-ish than most grapefruit beers I’ve tried, so it’s still got enough flavour to make an awesome radler. It’s called PInk Fuzz if you ever come across it!
I like David’s Tea, if you have one near you. They have several free samples each day. I like to taste them before purchasing them because each on is so different!
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Harney & Sons is my favorite brand of tea. Paris is very good (sweet, floraly, almond vanilla-esque?) as well as Hot Cinnamon Spice. Their tea shop is located not too far from my parents’ house and I love going there to taste a million samples and eat scones (okay, mostly for the scones).
try the london fog tea late from bux. or make it at home. earl grey tea (bux has lavender which is why i like it) vanilla syrup half water half steamed milk. only problem with getting it a starbucks is that they don’t steep the tea for 5 min before adding the milk and some baristas forget the vanilla making it a different menu item all together.Ā
Give tea a chance! Maybe ease your way in with an iced matcha latte or smoothie? Or a London Fog-Earl Grey, steamed milk, & vanilla simple syrup? I am a citrus fan so Earl Grey and Lady Grey are my most favorite teas. I also love the fall harvest blend from Trader Joe’s. OH! and mint tea, which is great hot or iced.Ā
That Billions finale!!!!! I love Wendy. So much. I can’t wait to see this show develop over the next few seasons. I second whoever told you in a previous comment to watch The Americans. Seriously one of the best shows on TV right now.Ā
#8 tazo wild orange. It’s great hot or cold. I usually start with it hot a scoop of raw honey and a slice of lemon and since I can never finish it will it’s even remotely warm it pleases me to no end that it’s still excellent cold.
Adagio almond tea is so yummy- it is loose tea, so it is a bit stronger. I find that bagged tea can have that “dirty water” effect.Ā
I can’t stand coffee (no matter how much sugar is in it), but I’m a huge tea drinker. If you think you hate tea, but have only had Lipton (which is absolute crap), here are some to try:
1. Tazo Green Ginger tea (it’s low in caffeine, so I’m ok drinking it at night)
2. Twining’s Lady Grey (available in both caffeinated and caffeine-free)
3. Twinings Jasmine early grey (sadly only available in the UK, but I sometimes find it on amazon. Or make my cousins bring it back with them when they visit)
4. Tazo zen tea (this is my go-to. It’s not as grassy tasting as most green teas)
Skip Tazo’s cocoa mint mate. Smells weird, tastes like nothing.Ā
Love grapefruit beer! When I start thinking grapefruit beer, it’s officially closing in on summer. My absolute favorite the last couple of years has been Schofferhofer. It’s a hefeweizen, and let’s be real, it takes more like grapefruit candy, but I can’t stop drinking it.
Also Girls. Hannah’s decision-making skills are so cracked. Maybe it’s because I’m not in my 20s anymore, but it is so hard to watch those girls make such terrible choices! This one was harder to watch than usual. Can’t tell who I dislike more, Hannah or Jessa.
Oh my gosh Schofferhofer is incredible.Ā
My favorite tea is Evening in Missoula (And it’s not just my fave because I live in Missoula!) :) http://www.amazon.com/Montana-Tea-Spice-Trading-LLC/dp/B000RLH2MQ
agree with everyone else to check out davids tea and to make tazo iced passion tea (you’ll save a lot of money from not having to go to starbucks :)). also try celestial seasonings bengal spice flavour- holy flavour explosion!!
I am a big coffee drinker so drinking tea to me seemed unappealing. However, Paromi teas at Whole Foods are amazing and smell so good even before you steep.Ā
You can also kill two birds with one stone here. I learned this in England where my husband is from and where I currently am. Fruit teas are popular and don’t contain caffeine so my mother in law would drink them at night.
I have them and they cure my need for sweet at night. Paromi has ones with dried apple and other fruits that are deelicious but you can find other brands that are yumm too. I also like licorice root in teas like the Aveda tea.
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My favorite tea is Tazo passion. Caffeine free and and doesn’t taste like dirty water! Or vanilla Chai from Bigelow.
All I want to know is when Billions starts again. So sad that Wrndy walked out… I loved her as a buffer between Chuck and Axe. But if this was real Iife (it’s not?) it would actually make sense… Too bad Axe didn’t trust her… I love Axe, but Paul Giamatti is going to get an award for that role – he’s brilliant! On another note, I couldn’t drink tea until I went to London and had it with milk. Earl Grey tea with milk – it’s lovely. Very comforting. And you can get it in decaf if you’re staying away from the caffeine.
You need to try Schofferhofer Grapefruit beer! It is refreshing and so delicious and doesn’t taste like beer at all.
Omg I am in the same boat as you with the sugar….my son is a few weeks younger than Max and is nursing +still continuing to party at night. I can’t stop eating all the chocolate and cookies every single day. Wish I had some good advice for you!
Try Earl Grey with sugar and a slice of lemon. You can also add mint, slices of orange and some honey:-)
Try Illusive Traveler grapefruit shandy! It’s amazing!!
David’s Tea…Red Velvet Cake…my favorite of their flavors!! If you’re ever near one of their retail stores, get it as a latte…it’s even better. In general most of their “dessert” teas actually taste like dessert!Ā
I also try to make myself drink tea : ) Ā I find I can drink 1. Iced Tea and 2. Dandelion Root Tea BECAUSE I put milk and sugar in it! Ā Love it and have a cup every afternoon!
I also recommend Schofferhofer Grapefruit beer. It’s pretty amazing to drink and lots of fun to say!