Carolyn's Daily Posts: 2011

March 12, 2011

Herbs and Spices Defined

CAROLYN’S DAILY POSTS: 2011

HERBS AND SPICES DEFINED

     As I type this post I am sipping on water infused with peppermint and lemon mint leaves; ginger; a drop of vanilla; pieces of the rind of lemon and lime, and a dash of cinnamon. No calories. Just flavored water. And my goal is to drink as much water a day as possible, up to half a gallon. The infusion of herbs and spices makes the water more flavorful and palatable. The dash of lemon enhances the flavor of the herbs.

     Although I purchased the ginger, vanilla, lemon, lime, and cinnamon, I felt pleased that I could step outside my kitchen door and cut (more…)