Cornish Hens Stuffed with a Mushroom Quinoa
Posted by Phuong on Jan 30th, 2012
  Most nights Adam and I stay in for dinner and I always try to cook something healthy and delicious for us. Last week I roasted cornish hens and stuffed them with a mushroom quinoa. There was a lot of flavor and the hens were so moist! It takes a little bit of prep time but this dish is super easy to make! This dish is perfectly paired with a pot of Koni
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Heart Shaped Molten Cakes with a Raspberry Coulis
Posted by Phuong on Jan 30th, 2012
  With Valentine’s day coming soon, the only thing on my mind is chocolate! If you’re looking for a delicious dessert for the 14th, my chocolate lava cakes infused with Koni Matcha Green Tea will be a huge hit! Chocolate Lava Cakes are so called because the center of the cake is a thick liquid chocolate and oozes out when cut, like molten lava. Matcha tea is known for its weight loss and fat burning qualities so maybe it will do its job as ...
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Almond Vanilla Matcha Latte
Posted by Phuong on Jan 27th, 2012
  Matcha is a special type of green tea: a premium, jewel-green powder that is whisked with hot water in a bowl to make a delicious beverage. Koni Matcha uses the entire tea leaf so it is full of nutrients and antioxidants. Koni Matcha tea has approximately 70 times the antioxidants of orange juice, even higher than blueberries, and its unique EGCG catechin element is one of the most powerful immune-boosting and anti-cancer substances known. ...
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Happy Chocolate Cake Day! Aphrodisiac Chai Cake
Posted by Phuong on Jan 27th, 2012
  My favorite course in culinary school was pastries so it's not a surprise that I can spend all day in the kitchen making fine pastries and delicious tortes. However, I still like to have a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe on hand. In about an hour you get a moist and rich cake that is deliciously infused with Koni Chocolate Truffle Chai or Aphrodisiac Chai. Koni chai teas are the perfect ingredient to use because thy give the cake a perfe...
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Tea 101: What is Tea
Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2012
  Tea or Tisane There are 4 main types of true tea which are Black Tea, Oolong Tea, Green Tea, and White Tea, all which come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. All the other bever...
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Pairing Tea with Chocolate
Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2012
  When paired correctly, the right tea to complement a delicious piece of chocolate can be a match made in heaven. Just like wine, a lot of "perfect pairings" are base on personal preference, but here are a few guidelines to help you pick the perfect tea for your favorite chocolate. Black tea: Since the flavors are more robust, black tea tends to go well with dark chocolate. The bold flavor of dark chocolate needs the tannins and full flav...
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Geisha Secrets for Radiant Skin
Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2012
  In a world where beauty is paramount, antioxidants are a geisha's source for beautiful skin. Every part of her beauty routine must be in complete harmony with her whole self. Most geisha str...
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Comments
  • Strawberry White Tea Smoothie Nadine Sanders Says: October 26th, 2011, 10:10am You truly are beautiful and full of the serenity you share. Your recipes have help me through a death and a medical crisis. I hope you will be blessed with personal fulfillment and joy always. Thank You for helping me make it through 2011.
  • Ohhhh Crepe Michele Says: August 31st, 2011, 3:23pm love these. And the photos are scrumptious...
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Jalal Hameed Bhatti Says: July 20th, 2011, 2:55am Wow I liked it and stumbled upon it.
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Phuong Says: June 27th, 2011, 11:40am Oh thanks for catching that! I just updated it in the blog. * Add 1 handful of spinach. Have a great day Anna!
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Anna Mortensen Says: June 26th, 2011, 11:35pm It sounds yummy, too yummy... I think you left the spinach out of the recipe. :)
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Phuong Says: June 10th, 2011, 12:14am Hi Kirk! After doing some research, this is what I found: Herb Teas, Lemon Water: Most Alkaline Green Tea: Alkaline Ginger Tea: Lowest Alkaline Tea: Lowest Acid Coffee: Acid Beer, Soft Drinks: Most Acidic Have a great day!
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Kirk Says: May 26th, 2011, 12:00am Phuong: I got to this place via post on FB some lady was asking re: wt loss. I am interested in the Ph aspect, and u touched on it; short story do some of your teas help raise the ph level? btw. thx for the xtra samples..love the pot/ infuser/tumblers.Amanda is awesome! Take care. Kirk
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Phuong Says: March 25th, 2011, 10:03am Hi Vikki! The phytoestrogenic and antioxidant activity of Licorice Root is believed to be helpful for hormonal disorders such as fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes in menopausal women. KONI Throat Revival is a great one and it is caffeine free which is also what you want. <3
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Vikki Says: March 15th, 2011, 12:51pm Hi Phuong, I know you're too young, but was wondering if you have done any research on how tea can help with on-going Hot Flashes and if so what would be the best blend of tea. Thanks Vikki
  • The Best Banana Bread Recipe Phuong Says: March 7th, 2011, 9:21pm First time making KONI Matcha Banana Bread in Colorado....it bakes in 40 minutes at 350 F vs 55 minutes at 350 F in Michigan.