Okay so I know I have been away from writing in this blog much longer than expected, but the beach can do that to you - just take you away from things. I had a lovely trip in Rehoboth at a little cottage that was a cross between NYC (inside) and Key West (outside garden) that was located in the center of town. I started my days at a little shop called Grubs, where locals and tourists alike can get fresh coffee and pastries, as well as lots of yummy organic options, and then I would take a long walk on the beach. Even though my trip was perfect, it was cut a little short when I received a call from my oldest daughter Stevie. She had just been booked on her first movie and was moving from NYC to CT to start shooting immediately, so back to B'More and then to NYC. It is all good. Stevie is in CT having the time of her life, the Hubby and I got to see Nathan Lane in The Adams Family, and after an exhausting but wonderful whirlwind of a time, I am now basking in my sweet life and making a fresh pot of my favorite summertime drink - Sweet Mint Tea. I started brewing this when I first moved to my home and I found fresh mint growing around my 1849 barnhouse. The mint was (and still is) in better condition than this old building, but it remains one of my favorite spots. I fell in love with the old barnhouse, so I have never restored it in fear that I could alter it too much. Even so, without a coat of paint this year to hold it together, the whole thing could fall down! Anyway, summer always reminds me of this Sweet Mint Tea and the recipe follows:
Place 4 tea bags (I use Lipton) in a 6 qt pot filled with water
Place 10 fresh mint leaves in and bring to a boil
Just as mixture begins to boil, turn down heat to a simmer
Simmer for 5 min. and remove from heat
Add 1/2 - 3/4 Cup of sugar (depending upon how sweet you like it)
Remove tea bags and mint leaves with slotted spoon
Pour mixture in a gallon plastic pitcher after cooling and add fresh water to the top of the rim.
Put on the lid and shake to mix. Put 10 more fresh leaves in the top of the pitcher. Cool.
Pour over ice and enjoy!
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