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My family loves homemade guacamole! We use it in our omelets at breakfast time, in sandwich wraps, when whipping up nachos, as a burger topping, as a taco filler, with burritos, and all sorts of different ways. It’s a heavily used “condiment” in our home! …
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There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of tea to warm up during these cold winter months. While I usually gravitate toward black teas for their caffeine boost, I often find myself reaching for a soothing herbal blend in the evening. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying Heavenly Tea Leaves, a family-owned brand known for its premium organic whole-leaf teas and botanicals.
A Passion for Quality and Flavor
Founded in 2006, Heavenly Tea Leaves was created to bring high-quality, organic loose-leaf teas to those who truly appreciate the ritual of a fine cup. Frustrated by the lack of flavorful and healthy options on the market, the company began sourcing its own teas, carefully curating each selection with integrity.
I had the opportunity to try two of their best-selling teas, Organic Earl Grey and Organic Lemon Ginger, and both exceeded my expectations.
A Taste of Heavenly Tea Leaves
Organic Earl Grey is one of the brand’s top sellers, and it’s easy to see why. This smooth, full-bodied black tea is infused with the citrus essence of Mediterranean bergamot, which adds a floral and slightly sweet note to each sip. Sourced from the orchards of Southern Italy, the bergamot perfectly complements the richness of the black tea, creating a bold and invigorating start to the day. With a high caffeine content, it provides a welcome energy boost to help me power through the morning.
For a more relaxing experience, Organic Lemon Ginger is a refreshing and comforting choice. This caffeine-free herbal tea is bursting with the flavors of ginger, lemongrass, liquorice root, lemon peel, and spearmint. Not only does it offer a bright and lively taste, but it also has a soothing effect on digestion, making it an excellent option for unwinding in the evening. This is the perfect tea to enjoy while curled up by the fire on a chilly evening.
Sustainability at Its Core
Beyond the wonderful flavors, what truly sets Heavenly Tea Leaves apart is its commitment to sustainability. Both of the teas I sampled came in organic pyramid tea bags, which are made from sugar cane and printed with soy-based ink. These plastic-free sachets are fully compostable within weeks, allowing for a more eco-friendly tea experience.
The brand’s dedication to environmentally responsible practices extends to its resealable kraft paper pouches, lined with compostable, corn-starch PLA (polylactic acid). This innovative packaging keeps the tea fresh while significantly reducing waste compared to traditional individually wrapped tea bags. Heavenly Tea Leaves has also adopted carbon-neutral shipping for all orders, reinforcing its efforts to minimize its environmental footprint.
Final Thoughts
Heavenly Tea Leaves has mastered the art of crafting high-quality, flavorful, and sustainable teas. From their carefully selected blends to their thoughtful, eco-friendly packaging, every aspect of their approach enhances the tea-drinking experience. Whether you’re looking for an energizing black tea to start your day or a soothing herbal blend to help you relax, this brand offers a cup of comfort you can feel good about drinking.
For more information or to explore their full selection, visit the company’s website. You can also follow Heavenly Teas Leave on social media at Instagram and Facebook.
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Homemade fudge. I just love it! A lot of people are intimidated when it comes to making it. Don’t be! If you follow a recipe exactly…it should turn out just fine! This recipe is one that I’ve used for years. It’s simple to make and you can use any type of chopped nuts that you have on hand. I’ve made it using chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, macadamia and with peanuts.
When making the recipe you want to prep the baking dish first (see step one below). Don’t use a smaller or larger pan. The recipe is specifically for an 8″ by 8″ baking dish. I like using glass or ceramic baking dishes, not metal ones. I find that the fudge sets-up better. You can use semi-sweet, dark chocolate, white chocolate or a combination of two of them when making the recipe just as long as it equals 1 full cup.
The recipe calls for 1 tsp. vanilla extract. I personally use and highly recommend the Selefina Vanilla Extract Powder. You use it the same way that you use liquid vanilla…a 1:1 ratio. The powder is so easy-to-use and honestly…it tastes a LOT better than it’s liquid counterpart. HIGHLY recommend it. You can purchase it directly from Selefina.
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Mom’s Easy Chocolate Nut Fudge Recipe
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
5 ounces evaporated milk
10 large marshmallows
1 cup peanuts or walnuts, chopped
This recipe is for an 8″ by 8″ square baking dish. Lightly butter the bottom and sides of the dish. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl combine together the softened butter, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Using a medium saucepan over medium heat…combine together the granulated sugar, evaporated milk and marshmallows, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to the low setting and simmer for 5 additional minutes, stirring constantly. I like using a rubber or silicone spatula to stir the fudge. Remove from heat.
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the ingredients sitting in the mixing bowl. Beat the mixture using an electric mixer on the low speed setting or by hand until it thickens. It only takes a minute or two. Fold-in the chopped nuts until distributed throughout the batter. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cover. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm. Once firm, you can cut it into squares. Store the squares in an airtight container.
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