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February 8, 2017

Banana Bread with Caramel Walnut Shortbread Tea

I love banana bread. I don’t make it often, but I love it. Due to the infrequency of baking this treat I think I forget how yummy it is. That is until it comes out of the oven, onto my plate and into my mouth! I was so happy when I realized today that we had a couple of bananas that were a little past their prime. I decided to make this baking event into a blog post so I could have an excuse when my calorie conscious partner came home from work. He was not surprised when he was bowled over by the smell of fresh baked banana bread as he walked through the front door. His only comment “I thought you’d be baking. You seemed […]

October 13, 2015

Fall Teas and Sweet Treats

Now that the heat of Summer has fled turn up your oven and enjoy these recipes using “Fall” teas. There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea and a tasty treat to keep you cozy inside when it’s chilly outside! Chai Pumpkin Bread Enjoy teatime with the Fall tastes of pumpkin and spices. Delicious! 1 cup canola oil 2 2/3 cup white sugar 4 eggs 15oz can pumpkin puree 2/3 cup water 2 tsp Chai Black Tea (You can also use Herbal Chai Masala blend or any of our spiced teas) 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to […]

April 22, 2015

Banana Bread with Cozy Comfort Tea

A delicious tea bread made with tea! Nothing says cozy more than this tea and the aroma of baking sweet breads. This bread is lovely and even lovelier when enjoyed with a cup of Simpson & Vail’s Cozy Comfort tea 🙂 Banana Nut Bread with Cozy Comfort Tea 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (4 oz) Cozy Comfort tea butter* 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1/3 cup honey 1 1/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (3-4 medium)1 cup walnuts, chopped *Cozy Comfort Tea Butter 5 oz butter 2 tsp Cozy Comfort tea Melt the butter in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add the Cozy Comfort tea and […]