winter

Ginger Tea by Bie

Ginger Tea by Bie

Love ginger, especially this time of year? We do too. Bea, one of our storekeepers, has an excellent and simple ginger tea recipe. “I like to make a big pot of ginger tea. It’s very refreshing. Have it hot or, for a nice cool drink, add a little ice.” Check out more of Bea’s recipes on her blog Thai Veggie with B. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 4-5 slices of ginger root - fresh if possible (smashed with cooking knife), add more ginger if you like it to be stronger

  • 2 cups of water

  • 1-2 tbsp sweetening (optional) – I use maple syrup; you can use other sweetening such as honey or nothing at all

Directions

  • In a medium size pot, add water. Turn heat to high.

  • When the water comes to a boil, add ginger and turn heat down to low. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Serve hot or as a cool drink. Enjoy!

For the last month we have been selling local ginger grown by Olde Moon Farm outside of Silverton, OR. We purchased the last of their supply for this year and hope to stock much more next year!

Watermelon Radish & Celery Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Watermelon Radish & Celery Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Though this salad uses winter ingredients, its fresh colors are a reminder that spring is coming and there’s beauty in all the seasons. Watermelon radishes are especially noticeable mid-winter due to their bright color. They are sweet, crunchy and not as sharp as some radishes. Serves 2-3