Hi Friends, and welcome to my T Stands for Tuesday post, where we share a drink related photo with our hostess Bleubeard and Elizabeth, you are most welcome to join us.
Not much happening this past week. We've had up and down weather-one day up to 80 degrees f and then back down to low 60's f the next. T storms over the weekend with cooler temps.
I created a few journal pages for Art Journal Journey with the Spring theme, got back to some reading and this new week I am hoping to make the drapes to be hung in front of a clothes closet in our bedroom. A new rod is in place now, so I need to get to that.
Over the weekend, I made chocolate dipped half-dried apricots (these are so good soft and not dried hard) and a few dried strawberries-soooo good, keto coconut macaroons-very delicious with no sugar, and I baked up a pan of lasagna since we enjoyed it so much a couple weeks ago.
We enjoyed a few warm days sitting out on the deck-That was really nice. We enjoy the birds and there were a few fishing boats on the lake too as there was a fishing tournament going on. I have been so cold this winter, that it felt good to sit outdoors in the sunshine.
I know many of you are opposed to water bottles-but I grabbed the last one to enjoy outdoors. If we have workers helping us in the summer time I buy a case for them-easier-and then I recycle
With the weather changes I have gotten a sore throat, and aching body-ugh So I have been drinking some healing teas. When I need to buy gluten free foods online at Vitacost-I now check out their teas-they have a very large selection. I was really pleased with the tea on the left-no tags on the tea bags, and they were enclosed in this resealable bag-love that and the tea was delicious, pretty box too.
We are still enjoying pretty sunrises each morning-I just noticed that the sun is now coming up in a different spot-when did that happen? haha A gradual change that I just now noticed.
Happy T and new week to all of you
Beautiful sunrise and healthful desserts...life is good, Kathy.
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DeleteFab sun and lake photos! Love the chocolate dipped apricots, yummy! Happy T Day, take care, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie-you take care of You too-hugs
DeleteI like dried apricots but have never had them with chocolate. The macaroons look tasty. I keep that throat coat tea around. It helps :) Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteYes dried fruits coated in chocolate are a delicious treat-one of my husband's favorites
DeleteKathy, how delicious everything you have cooked! It's a shame to be so far away to be able to personally enjoy the macaroons and apricots with chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThank you-wouldn't that be nice if we could share a of food with each other-hugs
DeleteI just read the comment you left above to Norma2. Count me in. I will bring ALL the condiments. You can't mess up olives, pickles, and dips. You probably wouldn't want me cooking, anyway (grin).
ReplyDeleteYour chocolate covered apricots sound wonderful. I haven't had a macaroon in years because I found I was allergic to coconut. I can have the milk, but not the meat part. So glad you will be sharing your recipe on Wednesday, though.
Last Sunday Scott and I ate outside on my front porch. It was warmer out there than it was in my house. I know the sun must have felt warm to you on the lake.
That tea sounds lovely, but I have to have my caffeine in order to survive. Thanks for sharing your lake time tea, your food, and your photos of the lake with us for T this week, dear Kathy.
Oh I am sure your cooking is pretty good-hugs
Deleteyes same here it was warmer out in the sunshine on the deck then it was in our home. today we are back to cold again though
I tried everything I could think of to delete your e-mail, but because I don't pay for Mr. Linky, I don't seem to have access to that advantage. I DID try, though.
DeleteWhen we had little kids around, they loved to make chocolate dipped apricots or (in season) fresh strawberries. The chocolate didn’t have to be dangerously hot. And somehow there were always drips that had to be cleaned up by eating them. Yours is a Great idea!
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Good memories. my husband loves chocolate covered dried fruits I hadn't made any in quite awhile-very good eats
DeleteChocolate dipped apricots are a favorite of mine! We used to get them when visiting the chocolate shop in Williamsburg, VA and they were easily 2 inches wide.
ReplyDeleteThroat Coat is one of our favorite teas when sick. Hope that they are helping and you feel better.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
wow those are large apricots. I was impressed with these as they are very soft-so good.
Deletethank you these teas are helping to keep things from getting worse
Lovely sunrises - and next week it will rise in a different place again after the change to Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Can you believe it's already that time again? I was just enjoying the lighter morning hours, but starting Sunday it will be dark again when we get up. I like your mug!
ReplyDeletethank you, this is a really big and heavy mug too-so I don't use it often. It doesn't seem like it is time to change the clocks again, especially since winter has returned this month.
DeleteSorry to hear you've caught something Kathy. Maybe a few coconut macaroons would help. They look delicious. I haven't had them for years. And your tea must taste great in that fun mug. Hopefully the echinacea will help. Have a wonderful T day and Tuesday. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeletethanks so much, I had to stop taking the allergy pills for awhile as they were dehydrating me too much, and with the extremes in weather I knew it would get be especially with spring coming. the echinacea tea has been helpful
DeleteLove your mug that goes perfectly with your photos overlooking the lake. Coconut macaroons- yum!!! now that is one of the few sweets I love but haven't made in a long time...
ReplyDeleteI'll be curious to see how upcoming humidity will affect my body. Must keep the echinacea tea in mind;) Happy T day!
The echinacea tea has helped me this winter too. I was very happy how good these cookies turned out
DeleteI love coconut, so would love the macaroons. It has been ages since I had one. Love your sunrise photos. Happy T day.
ReplyDeletethank you, I hadn't had these coconut macaroons in years either-easy and good recipe
DeleteFirst up: Love that pic from your FB-friend. The sunflowers look kinda... as if they call for help and I hope the world helps so much so that that little nasty man in Russia HAS to see it, HAS to give up and let the Ukraine be FREE.
ReplyDeleteHope you´re better, love your tea-mug! And the sun over the lake, no matter where :-)
Happy T-Day to you
I love that painting too. our very bad President caused this war with his actions-has us buying our oil from Russia now as he got rid of our own oil independence-craziness.
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Coconut macaroons! Now I haven't made those in a long while. I wouldn't know where my recipe is either.
ReplyDeleteAnd those choc dipped apricots sound divine. I have never made those.
Your email address is still up there. I don't know how to remove it. I'm sorry.
Happy T-Day (And happy Women's Day),
Hugs,
Lisca
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DeleteI was really happy with these macaroons they came out really good and easy and quick to make. I have a little mini plug in crock pot I guess I would call it-got it free when I bought a large crock pot-and really easy to melt chocolate in that and just dip in the fruits.
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Gorgeous lake and treats, Kathy. You are always cooking up something fun! Sounds like a great week other than not feeling well. Hope you are feeling better! Happy Today and happy week. Hugz
ReplyDeletethank you so much
DeleteYour treats sound delicious especially the coconut macaroons. I love coconut, but Himself does not. I've used the Traditional Medicinal Throat Coat. Works well. Smooth Move, too. 😉Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteI love coconut too, I really like this tea company too, and I keep smooth move on hand-Happy T
DeleteSo much yummy baking, what a treat! Those lake views are beautiful and that on lake time mug is perfect - love it 😀. I hope you're feeling better soon and wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeletethank you so much Jo
DeleteOhhh I can't wait for tomorrow. I want that coconut cookie recipe. That is some weather changes. Yay for Echinacea tea, that will make you feel better. See ya tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHi-see ya tomorrow, love that this recipe is super simple
DeleteI'm always looking for new teas to try. I imagine that Echinacea is good and helped you feel better too. What beautiful photos of the sun reflecting on the lake.
ReplyDeleteHi Darla, yes this is a really nice echinacea tea, and I love the packaging too. I never tire of our lake views-different every morning
DeletePrayers you feel better
ReplyDeleteCoconut, haven't had macaroons in ages. A nice Spring treat.
thank you so much I hadn't had macaroons either in a long time
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