Talk about a lovely ingredient to add into amazing foods and drinks! Edible flowers have been used well let us be honest.... since Adam & Eve? From ancient civilizations, regions and different cultures have use flowers in their food, sauces, drinks and so much more in the culinary world. We typically see edible flowers as garnish on a food plate or dessert at a restaurant as it sets off the plate with the colorful esthetics of the stunning and radiant petals. Check out these amazing foods and drinks using flowers to elevate the taste and the appeal . From cocktails, desserts, soups, salads, appetizers and much more!

So What is a Simmer Pot? Simmer pots are regular pots filled with water and various ingredients that need to gently boil on the stove-top to release scents into your home and freshen the air. Tips for Using Simmer Pots Using a slow-cooker can be a great alternative to simmering on the stove pot. Keep in mind no matter which method you prefer you will need to regularly check the simmering potpourri and add more water as necessary. Once items are cooled down simply drain excess water and you can refrigerate your simmer pot ingredients and reuse another day.

Mexico is known for many things but their beautiful & colorful embroidered textiles in their traditional clothing, bags, art, linens and many other things things stand out to any eye. Have you ever wondered what they represent? The history in this art? It was very common culture in several indigenous groups for embroidery to be done by using not the needle but the tip of the agave plant! Some regions still maintain the traditional embroidery styles. The Otomi textiles by Otomi women in the Temoaya Mountains take months to make. their designs were inspired by cave paintings and designs. They range from plants, animals and mythological creatures.

"The most successful people rise early and set rituals...." Do you have morning rituals that make starting the day easier and more centered? It is no secret that some of the world’s most successful people rise early and have set morning rituals. Benjamin Franklin was a firm believer and adopted somewhat of a strange practice himself. “....I rise early most every morning, and sit in my chamber without any clothes whatever, half an hour or an hour, according to the season, either reading or writing.”

Ever wanted to host the perfect garden tea party? Tea parties range from very elaborate gatherings to simple and quiet tea time with the besties. So what makes a garden tea party so much fun? It's because most of the time your surrounded by great conversation, relaxing scenery and some really good food! Learn to plan the perfect Garden Tea Party including a fantastic flower ice bucket made from fresh flowers! Perfect for our beverage station!

Tea is not just a relaxing refreshing drink but a great way to add that something special in your next dish. It may be a new or foreign concept to some but this practice has been used since the beginning of tea itself. The ancient Chinese used dried oolong leaves with fish before steaming to give the fish a pungent flavorful taste. Tea leaves would be added to a fire source for smoking. In which the meat would take on the rich flavors of the tea accompanied with peppercorns, cardamom and cloves.

In some cultures bathing was turned into a form of spiritual cleansing and purifying of the mind like the Japanese. In others cultures bathing was for gathering and forms of social status. Public bathing is not as popular in the Unites States but has become to be more of a private and quiet time to soak the stress away and heal the soul in our home. Known benefits of bathing go back many centuries where different cultures have built and gathered around beautiful bathhouses including this historic Cagaloglu Hamam in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built around 1741 by Sultan Mahmut I, and it was the last built by the Ottoman Empire. The bathhouse has a grand feel with amazing architecture. It was listed in the book ‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die,’

I think this is one of those questions that all tea newbies ask themselves, “What is Oolong, is it a black or green?” Well besides being my very favorite option it is a unique tea that has a wonderful smooth taste. Oolong tea is a product from the leaves, buds, and stems of the Camellia sinesis plant. The very same plant that is used to make black and green tea. Despite coming from the same plant, black, green, and oolong teas vary widely in taste and color. This is due to different growing, harvesting, and processing methods.