It is the carbs that are the main problem. Even 3 whole wheat crackers can raise my levels, so that my half a wheat english muffin for breakfast and 2 crackers with cheese for dinner is about all I can eat. But I've gotten used to it.
The large mug of black coffee brewed by my husband for me in the morning is my happy wake up beverage. The fact that he is not a coffee drinker makes it extra special. He enjoys the aroma but not the taste. Black tea, hot or iced depending on the season, is our favorite the rest of the day. The extra nice part of the coffee is that we can purchase it at a local kiosk owned by a woman who we have known since she was a young girl.
Like your husband, I love the smell of coffee, but not the taste! And yes that is extra special that he gets it for you, and that you can get it locally!
Ah! I always thought it was a particular brand or kind of tea! Well, my tea--usually loose leaf--is always 2 scoops so I guess I can call it builders tea as well.
If I had my druthers it would be hot chocolate. That was my breakfast with toast almost every day growing up. I can't drink it everyday now due to diabetes but it's my special go to when I do fix it.
Ah, I understand about the hot chocolate. I found a chocolate blend - based on rooibos (a decaffeinated tea) that I use with stevia and milk, and it is a close enough approximation without raising my blood sugar, that I drink on especially cold days.
Only this year cottoned on to how to make a cuppa hot chocolate ... used to labour to make a good slurry of powder and milk, then add boiling water. Now just add the water straight into the powder/sweetener mix followed by cream and a dash of vanilla. So my sugars stay good.
Inspired by that original article about tea you posted, I've gone back to brewing a cup of tea in the morning. It's actually in a large mug so probably more like 2-3 cups! I have been drinking Numi's breakfast blend, similar to traditional English Breakfast. A dollop of half & half starts me off with an "ah."
I took a quick look at the grass in the Upton store. My goodness, I went cross eyed looking at the long list of breakfast tea!
My previous favorite was sencha. The ritual with the special pot was hand the fun. I bought the tea in SF's Japantown, where the merchant taught me the proper way to do it. Sadly, he no longer has a shop and I've moved on to easier mornings.
Typically I'll have black tea or jasmine tea. Not much for herbals except hibiscus, chamomile, and peppermint. Best with gingersnaps.
Oh how I wish I could still have gingersnaps! Sounds perfect.
Hmmm. So no Garibaldi biscuits either, then. 😪 That would make me a little sad.
Have you tried the various sugar-free cookies?
It is the carbs that are the main problem. Even 3 whole wheat crackers can raise my levels, so that my half a wheat english muffin for breakfast and 2 crackers with cheese for dinner is about all I can eat. But I've gotten used to it.
Too bad. My husband is diabetic but not that bad. Which is fortunate as we always said his theme song is "C is for cookie!"
The large mug of black coffee brewed by my husband for me in the morning is my happy wake up beverage. The fact that he is not a coffee drinker makes it extra special. He enjoys the aroma but not the taste. Black tea, hot or iced depending on the season, is our favorite the rest of the day. The extra nice part of the coffee is that we can purchase it at a local kiosk owned by a woman who we have known since she was a young girl.
Like your husband, I love the smell of coffee, but not the taste! And yes that is extra special that he gets it for you, and that you can get it locally!
I love my builders tea first thing in the morning, so strong the teaspoon stands. For breakfast a milky coffee and banana xxx
So, I've read the description of builders tea forever, but what does it mean? In case you want to go down a rabbit hole for me (smile!)
Just very very strong tea, two strong teabags in a mug and brewed for longer 😘😘 and idea for this weeks substack 😂
Ah! I always thought it was a particular brand or kind of tea! Well, my tea--usually loose leaf--is always 2 scoops so I guess I can call it builders tea as well.
If I had my druthers it would be hot chocolate. That was my breakfast with toast almost every day growing up. I can't drink it everyday now due to diabetes but it's my special go to when I do fix it.
Ah, I understand about the hot chocolate. I found a chocolate blend - based on rooibos (a decaffeinated tea) that I use with stevia and milk, and it is a close enough approximation without raising my blood sugar, that I drink on especially cold days.
Only this year cottoned on to how to make a cuppa hot chocolate ... used to labour to make a good slurry of powder and milk, then add boiling water. Now just add the water straight into the powder/sweetener mix followed by cream and a dash of vanilla. So my sugars stay good.
I’m starting to use green tea more often than coffee. My adopted mother used green tea exclusively.
Ruth -- I like a good, grassy green as well. And the infrequent Lapsang too.
I'm currently drinking the delightfully-named Longevity Eyebrow tea.
Inspired by that original article about tea you posted, I've gone back to brewing a cup of tea in the morning. It's actually in a large mug so probably more like 2-3 cups! I have been drinking Numi's breakfast blend, similar to traditional English Breakfast. A dollop of half & half starts me off with an "ah."
I took a quick look at the grass in the Upton store. My goodness, I went cross eyed looking at the long list of breakfast tea!
My previous favorite was sencha. The ritual with the special pot was hand the fun. I bought the tea in SF's Japantown, where the merchant taught me the proper way to do it. Sadly, he no longer has a shop and I've moved on to easier mornings.