What is in your cup?

[dreams]

Originally Posted by bjones6416

Thank you. I was a tiny bit encouraged this weekend because she actually felt well enough to get out of the house yesterday for a little while. She's very exhausted today so it's sort of 2 steps forward and 1 step back, but still. I'll take what I can get!

That's great she was able to get out and about in the fresh air for a while. She's very lucky to have you so close to help and willing to stay with her when she needs you. {hugs}

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Ardbeg .... truly nectar of the gods .... a wonderful nightcap ...

Hmmm. None local, I'm going to have to see if someone can get some in for me.

A mostly green tea day, but finished off with a lovely La Frenz Rattlesnake Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc.

[morantis]

Some version of Monster energy drink.

[Latinandgreek]

Turkish coffee.

[CRussel]

Finished my fresh squeezed OJ, and taking a break from coffee again today, so no Major Dickason's.

Peet's Anniversary Breakfast Blend tea.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Hot green tea with honey.

Now that's an idea! I had some green tea earlier today, and didn't much enjoy it. I was contemplating adding sugar, but honey sounds like a much better idea .

Lemon squash in my glass right now, trying to rehydrate myself in this mini heat-wave we are experiencing.

[ProfCrash]

How did you make your green tea? Most people make it using water that is too warm and steep it for too long. Most of my Green's are made using water between 175 and 195 F and steep for about a minute. If you use water that is too hot or steep for too long you end up with bitter tasting tea.

It is really weird forcing myself to eat. I am hungry at breakfast but then full the rest of the day. I decided that this week I am going to cut out non-fruit based snacks. I am not hungry so why have the goldfish, and stick to making myself eat lunch, dinner, and some fruit. With the occassional bowl of ice cream because it temporarily helps the heart burn.

Drinking Rooibos Capetown at the moment. That goes nocely with the OJ, Skim, Milk and V8 Infusion beverage I had with lunch.

5 more weeks... Maybe. (winks)

[orlok]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

How did you make your green tea? Most people make it using water that is too warm and steep it for too long. Most of my Green's are made using water between 175 and 195 F and steep for about a minute. If you use water that is too hot or steep for too long you end up with bitter tasting tea.

I do steep it for a while, but the water comes from a near boiling kettle. Maybe that's where I'm going wrong.

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

With the occassional bowl of ice cream because it temporarily helps the heart burn.

Have you tried Gaviscon? My wife swore by that through 3 pregnancies.

[ProfCrash]

Yup. Let the water sit for about 5 minutes before you steep. That should cool it down to around 195. Steep for 1 minute. If you give the exact type of green you are making we can help you with better times and water temperatures.

Tums are working well and they make sure that I am getting more then enough calcium. As long as I am sitting up/standing up I am fine. It is as soon as I lie down to go to sleep. I am using three pillows already. (shrugs) It is a part of the fun.

[ProfCrash]

ohhh I am going to get to watch the Olympics this year. How awesome is that. Breast feed and watch great athletics. (giggles)

I am corny, I love the Olympics.

[Billi]

Be careful not to throw him up like a ball when you rejoice at all your victories!

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

How did you make your green tea? Most people make it using water that is too warm and steep it for too long. Most of my Green's are made using water between 175 and 195 F and steep for about a minute. If you use water that is too hot or steep for too long you end up with bitter tasting tea.

This makes a huge difference. Japanese greens are happy at 170-175 F, but most China greens do well up to ~195, but both get bitter and grassy if you steep at the more typical boiling temperatures.

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

It is really weird forcing myself to eat. I am hungry at breakfast but then full the rest of the day. I decided that this week I am going to cut out non-fruit based snacks. I am not hungry so why have the goldfish, and stick to making myself eat lunch, dinner, and some fruit. With the occassional bowl of ice cream because it temporarily helps the heart burn.

May I recommend ginger? While primarily a palliative for nausea, it also seems to help the heartburn for some folks.

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Drinking Rooibos Capetown at the moment. That goes nocely with the OJ, Skim, Milk and V8 Infusion beverage I had with lunch.

5 more weeks... Maybe. (winks)

Hang in there! As you say, almost there.

Phoenix Mountain Oolong.

[ProfCrash]

Originally Posted by Billi

Be careful not to throw him up like a ball when you rejoice at all your victories!

I thought kids liked being tossed in the air? I suppose I have to wait for him to be strong enough to handle it.

Ginger, hmm how to get more ginger into my diet. I don't really like Ginger Ale.

[orlok]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Yup. Let the water sit for about 5 minutes before you steep. That should cool it down to around 195. Steep for 1 minute. If you give the exact type of green you are making we can help you with better times and water temperatures.

Not sure what type, as it was at work. I'll try your method out next time, and in fact will buy some for home soon, I think. Any recommendations?

[VydorScope]

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I thought kids liked being tossed in the air? I suppose I have to wait for him to be strong enough to handle it.

Depends on the kid, how high you toss them and if you catch them....