Celebrate National Sweet Tea Day!
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a smooth glass of sweet tea—and what better day to celebrate than National Sweet Tea Day! As you raise a glass and enjoy your favorite brew, it’s also the perfect chance to freshen up your tea collection and declutter your kitchen.
If you’ve noticed your tea stash growing a little too large or your teapots collecting dust, now is the time to downsize. Go through your cabinets and pantry to find:
- Tea, Boxes, and Tins: Get rid of expired teas or any boxes and tins you haven’t used in years. While dry tea rarely goes “bad,” its flavor fades and it’s best enjoyed fresh!
- Loose and Unwrapped Tea Bags: Toss any loose tea bags missing their wrappers or boxes.
- Unused Tea Accessories: If your teapots, serving ware, or sweetener containers haven’t seen the light of day in ages, consider letting them go.
- Heirloom and Non-Perishable Items: Don’t let treasured pieces go to waste—pass along family heirlooms or donate unused, non-perishable items so others can enjoy them too.
Clearing out the old lets you truly savor the new and rediscover favorite tea moments in your home. Downsizing is all about keeping what brings you joy and passing along the rest—either to family or to someone else who will appreciate it.
Raise your glass, simplify your stash, and make room for more sweet memories this National Sweet Tea Day!
Pumpkin Pie Trifle
Fall is here and this recipe encompasses all the flavors of this cozy time of year! The only equipment you need to make this delicious trifle is a bowl, a whisk, and spoons to layer it into your desired containers. Invite a couple of friends to your apartment to enjoy this delightful trifle!
Serves 6–8
Ingredients
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin-layer ingredients until smooth.
- Pipe, and fill layers into a glass jar or serving vessel, alternating pumpkin, whipped topping, and crushed gingersnaps.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Delicious Espresso Milkshake
Here’s a great, easy recipe for a delicious and healthy milkshake that only requires a blender to make!
Instructions:
- Place yogurt, espresso, bananas, agave, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, and top with whip topping and cherries before serving.