Instead of starving myself, or eating ridiculously limited menus that starve my body of all of the nutrients it needs, I eat smaller portions of healthier foods.
....and by healthier, I do not mean 'low fat', 'low calorie', or any of the other drivel marketed as 'healthy' by too many bad commercials.
I mean good, whole foods prepared with care and eaten with mindfulness.
So my next few weeks of losing weight- which I'm calling, "Project Cheapskate," as the main reason I'm losing weight is because I refuse to buy a new wardrobe- will involve examples of easy, delicious, flavorful foods I prepare for my family.
So I'll begin with my favorite tea recipe, and add a second one I'm coming to adore.
Ginger-Orange Arnold Palmer
In gallon pitcher, have ready 2 family sized teabags, scant 1 1/3 cup sugar, ~1/4c honey, 1/2 cup lemon juice. Pour approx 2 liters (or one full electric kettle's worth) boiling water.Start another kettle, and meanwhile prepare 1 pot's worth Elmwood Inn Orange-Ginger Tea.
When the kettle is ready, pour into teapot, let steep 20 minutes, then pour into pitcher. Refrigerate until cold, and enjoy.
Tazo Passion Palmer
In gallon pitcher, have ready 2 Tazo Passion Iced Tea Bags, scant 2/3c sugar, ~1/2c honey, 1/4c lemon juice. Pour approx 2 liters boiling water over, stir, then add approx liters cool water. Refrigerate until cold & enjoy
