Many people say there’s nothing more American than apple pie. However there is another sweet treat that’s one hundred percent red, white, and blue. From coast to coast, Americans are wild about iced tea. What many don’t realize is that although it’s based on an Asian brew, iced tea is an American innovation. Iced tea’s popularity can be traced to the heat wave of 1904 when tea merchant Richard Blechynden decided to serve tea over ice at an exposition in St. Louis. Americans have since perfected different methods of making iced tea, along with several innovate recipes. Black teas from Ceylon, China and Java are most commonly used to make iced tea. Flavored teas such as lemon green tea, peach black tea, Formosa oolong,... »View More
Many people say there’s nothing more American than apple pie. However there is another sweet treat that’s one hundred percent red, white, and blue. From coast to coast, Americans are wild about iced tea. What many don’t realize is that although it’s based on an Asian brew, iced tea is an American innovation. Iced tea’s popularity can be traced to the heat wave of 1904 when tea merchant Richard Blechynden decided to serve tea over ice at an exposition in St. Louis. Americans have since perfected different methods of making iced tea, along with several innovate recipes. Black teas from Ceylon, China and Java are most commonly used to make iced tea. Flavored teas such as lemon green tea, peach black tea, Formosa oolong,... »View More
There’s so plenty of snacks you can make with peanut butter that the children will adore. They might not even realize it is a healthy snack! They all know about the lovely old-fashioned peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, but that is more of a lunch time thing than a snack. Let’s explore the various snacks you can make for your children with peanut butter. If your children can use utensils on their own take a break & let them make their own snacks! There are various things you & the children can make with peanut butter. Peanut butter is a food staple for raising children. Children love the taste, & peanut butter is very versatile. It is cheap, which is great for parents. It can also make a healthy snack. Children love... »View More