Yums - Candied Mint Tea Recipe

It's summer and it's sweltering, so I was craving some delicious Southern Sweet Tea. I have an abundance of mint and I thought how refreshing candied mint tea would be. The bonus of making candied mint is that you can use it in so many different mixed drinks, like mojitos (my favorite) and simply by itself it's a great candy.  So here's my recipe:

It's pretty straightforward, no measuring really necessary for this. All you need is an egg white, about 1/2 cup sugar, and rinsed fresh mint leaves. Dip the leaves in the egg white, then coat it thoroughly in the sugar. Place on wax paper to dry for a few hours. Once firm and crunchy it's ready to eat. I put a few in my tea while it brewed and added additional sugar - we Southerners like it absurdly sweet.

 Hope you enjoy my little recipe, cheers!

 

Success!

Writing this post from my phone in bed as I am far too drowsy to hustle my way to the computer! 

My breast lumpectomy (or biopsy) went smoothly and now I'm just recovering. I am enjoying the rest and bounty of smoothies. My dear nurse, Ryan, is doting on every whim and I am definitely soaking it all in. 

Well that's all for now! Thank you to my family and friends for the well wishes. 

Just Thinking

Going through a lot of changes recently, and all I can keep reminding myself is not to be afraid. This Friday I am undergoing a biopsy in my left breast, and it's kind of scary. I've never had surgery of this caliber and I'm pretty nervous, but I have to trust. This also comes during a great (and scary) change in my life. After dating for nearly a year, I am moving in with my boyfriend, Ryan. And I have to thank "trust" for being able to dive in. I am so happy I've been able to meet such a wonderful man, who not only accepts me into his life but my son as well. And speaking of my son, this summer he is visiting my ex-husband's family in California for two months. That's so long! I miss him, but with all the changes going on it's been a blessing.

What things are you afraid of? What are the ways you are handling them?

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Killer Finds

»––––> Adore these earrings - so delicate and natural

»––––>  Some of the cutest glasses - any drink would look cheerful

»––––> Love this blog - she's so colorful

»––––> Collect pyrex - the blue floral pattern just makes it