Sun Tea

As the weather gets warmer, consider brewing sun tea to stay hydrated and healthy.  The sun's rays produce an optimal temperature for brewing a wide range of teas.  Simply put 1/4-1/3 cup of looseleaf tea or 8 teabags in a pitcher, fill with cool water, and add any additional flavorings (I love fresh mint and lemon slices).

Allow your brew to sit in the sun for 3-5 hours, then pour the tea through a kitchen strainer into another pitcher.  Pour the sun-brewed tea over a filled glass of ice or chill in the fridge to enjoy later.

Fearless Veggie Grilling with Grill Pans

When grilling this summer, don't just limit your repertoire to grilled meats and corn.

Grill pans are a cost effective, convenient way to get delicious grill flavors in your summer vegetables without half of your veggies falling through the grates.

I found the below grill grate for around $22 on sale.  Shop around for the style and size that best suits your grilling needs.  Simply toss your favorite vegetables in a little olive oil before placing on a hot grill.

Grill grates make even delicate veggies like these baby asparagus a simple and delicious grilled side.

Peppers and onions are a delicious side with chicken, burgers, or grilled tofu.

Sardines for Health, Happiness, and the Environment

The other day I grilled some sardines for dinner.  These lovely denizens of the deep are healthy, sustainable, and delicious!

Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium's site for more information on sustainable seafood options:
http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx

Learning from Jeni!

Had an AWESOME experience at Williams-Sonoma learning how to make a recipe from Jeni's new cookbook from Jeni herself!  What a wonderful way to learn how to make delicious ice cream at home.  Thanks Jeni for a great class!

Jeni talking to an excited crowd.

A delicious sundae for students to drool over.

Check out information on Jeni's locations, cookbooks, and ice creams at http://jenis.com/