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Skriven 2013-09-11 07:44:00 av Dave Drum (70303.cooking)
   Kommentar till text 4480 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: Eurl Gray Tee
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-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to RUTH HANSCHKA <=-

 ->  RH> That's why I generally drink the green stuff.  Fewer potential
 ->  RH> disasters.

 -> I'm not that into green tea. My "go to" is British Blend by Tetley,
 -> other favorite is Good Earth's Original. Regular, not decaffinated, in
 -> both.

 RH> I'm not that fond of black tea unless it's earl gray.

 RH> OTOH, that's one I'm not so fond of.

With good reason as it turns out. I tried it once because of its mention in a
number of places - didn't care for it at all and wondered what all the hoo-hah
was about. I just don't care for the bergamot flavouring.

Bergamot oil is usually made from the inedible, bitter green, pear shaped
citrus fruit of the bergamot tree. People with epilepsy or another seizure
disorder should not take bergamot internally as it may lead to seizures in
these individuals, as noted by Mountain Rose Herbs. Additionally, children
should not consume large amounts of bergamot oil because they may have seizures
after doing so, especially if they have a seizure disorder.

Consuming bergamot oil that contains bergapten may decrease potassium levels in
the body, which can lead to muscle cramps and muscle twitching, according to
Drugs.com. One case report involves a man who consumed about 1 gallon of
bergamot-flavored Earl Gray tea daily and developed muscle cramps, twitches,
abnormal sensations and blurred vision.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/116277-side-effects-bergamot-oil/

 ->  RH> Right now they're not eating any at all for 40 days. Long story. On
 ->  RH> day 41 I expect to drive by and see an M&M Marrs delivery truck
 ->  parked outside.(LOL)

 -> Doing this 40 day fast I've read about?

 RH> If it's the same one, yep.

I thought easter and lent were but a fading memory - or possibly anticipation
for next year.
 
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Easter Eggs - Egg Dye
 Categories: Eggs, Info
      Yield: 1 method

     10    Drops food colouring
      1 ts White vinegar
    1/2 c  Boiling water
      1 tb Olive oil; (opt)
           Glitter; (opt)
           Elmer's white craft glue;
           - (opt)

  For each dye bath combine 1/2 cup boiling water with 1 tsp
  vinegar and 10 drops of food colouring in a bowl. Start
  with 5 drops red and 5 drops yellow, for orange for
  example, or 6 drops blue and 4 drops green for turquoise.

  Dip hard-cooked eggs in dye bath for 3-5 minutes, extend
  time for richer colour. Try using tongs to dip only half an
  egg in one colour, then dip other half in a different
  colour.

  Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove eggs and place on
  wax paper to dry, blot any excess with a paper towel.

  For tie dyed eggs, add 1 tbsp olive oil to the mixture and
  stir with a fork. Roll egg gently in bath to pick of
  streaks of colour. Remove egg from bath and blot oil off
  with a paper towel, then dry on wax paper. Once dry,
  lightly dip in another colour if desired.

  For glitter eggs, brush dried dyed egg with a thin layer
  of craft glue. Spoon glitter over egg, allow to dry on wax
  paper. To put glitter on only part of an egg (half blue,
  half red for example), use masking tape over the
  un-glittered part (or use stickers for shapes) and once
  dry remove masking tape and glue/glitter the remaining
  area.

  For letters, numbers or shapes use small vinyl stickers
  (office or hardware supplies) and place them on the egg
  before dying. Once slightly dry peel off stickers gently.
  You can also use a white crayon to write names or draw
  pictures.

  If you plan to eat your Easter eggs, never leave them
  unrefrigerated at any point for more than 2 hours.

  From: http://www.food.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

MMMMM

... If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going-I. Corey
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