I never buy these products. Only out of curiosity if the blend appeals to me in my head when I read the list of ingredients. I believe in fresh tea I make myself. How about you?

I just got this marvelous box of fresh Ginseng from a friend who came back from South Korea. It smells so good!!! I'd like to learn making most health beneficial tea one can imagine. Help me out with this, please ☕️✨️

It's crabapple and its blossom smells realy pleasant. Any inputs?

What herbs would you recommend adding to my bouquet? 🍃🌿☕️

Some herbs make me sleepy, but others feel comforting in a deeper way. Like they signal safety or quiet after a long day. I'm not a poet :) I'm a practical person with quite an intense life.

For me it’s probably linden or lemon balm. Something about them feels emotionally soft in a way that’s hard to describe. Valerian root I use when I need to calm down and fall asleep asap, but for an evening herbal tea ritual I prefer not to use it. Sometimes I add cinnamon to my "comforting blend" because my brain associates it with hugs and cookies my mom and I shared every evening when I was little.

Curious what herb gives everyone else that feeling?

My list:

• Lemon balm
• Tulsi
• Nettle
• Rose
• Sage
• Chrysanthemum
• Fennel
• Licorice root
• Lemon verbena

Yours? Please share your observations!

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Whenever she has a choice, she chooses to mold into my palm and purr happily like it is the best place on the planet. How can this not make me vulnerable and touched and caring?! 🙈🙉🙊

It was so beautiful and so willingly demonstrating her beauty in front of me that I couldn't resist! It has very delicate body compared to Californian syblings :)

Pic 2 is after exposure to light fir a few hours. I wonder whether I should keep going to the microgreens stage. I couldn't resust and cooked half of my harvest - it was very good. Though I'm ready to explore more options. Please share your suggestions 🌱🙏

Stir fried sprouts with asparagus and Indian spice mix came out so good. I dearly recommend steaming them slightly before stir frying, though. They were a little dry for my taste

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Orange Baked Tofu - a tangy, zesty, and healthy treat made with fresh orange juice. Bursting with refreshing citrus notes, this baked tofu is a delightful addition to any meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a wholesome snack.

Written Recipe (+video)

https://blessmyfoodbypayal.com/oven-baked-orange-tofu-with-fresh-orange-juice/

The recipe has been edited by AI - don't comment "AI slop" please :) it was done on purpose to make sure nothing has been forgotten + it is clear and consistent (writing is not my strength).

Ingredients

For the rice shell:

2 cups cooked short-grain rice (slightly sticky, like risotto or sushi rice)

1 egg

½ cup grated Parmesan (optional but recommended)

Salt & pepper

**For the filling (**like in my picture):

½ cup corn

½ cup peas

½ cup diced carrots

½ cup diced green beans or bell pepper

1–2 tbsp oil or butter

1 clove garlic (optional, but I love, love, love it with garlic)

Salt, pepper

Optional: small cubes of cheese (mozzarella works great)

For coating:

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg (for dredging)

Flour (optional, for extra crisp)

Instructions

1. Make the filling

Sauté garlic in oil.

Add all veggies and cook until tender.

Season with salt and pepper.

Let cool.

2. Prepare the rice mixture

Mix cooked rice with egg and Parmesan.

It should be sticky enough to hold shape.

3. Shape the balls

Take a handful of rice, flatten it in your palm.

Add a spoon of veggie filling in the center.

Optionally add a cube of cheese.

Close with more rice and form a ball.

4. Coat

Roll in flour (optional)

Dip in beaten egg

Roll in breadcrumbs

5. Cook

Option A – Fry (classic):

Deep fry at ~175°C (350°F) until golden brown.

Option B – Bake:

Brush or better spray with oil

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning once

Fill it with nearly anything you've got available and you feel like you're going to like! 🟡🫶

I tried simply holding it under flowing water, but immersing and draining feels kind of better. Your experience? Please share your opinion