Spiced Green Tea

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            FOOD FUNNY
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I have published this one a couple of times already, but it still
makes me chuckle every time I read it. Thanks to A. J. Allred
for sending it in this time.

An elderly couple had dinner at another couple''s house and
after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.
The two elderly gentlemen were talking, and one said, "Last
night we went out to a new restaurant, and it was really great.
I really recommend it."

The other man said, "What''s the name of the restaurant?"

The first man knits his brow in obvious concentration and finally
says to his companion, "Ah, what is the name of that red flower
you give to someone you love?"

His friend replies, "A carnation?"

"No. No. The other one," the man says.

His friend offers another suggestion, "The poppy?"

"No," growls the man, "You know the one that is red and has
thorns."

His friend says, "Do you mean a rose?"

"Yes, yes that''s it," the first man says. He then turns toward the
kitchen and yells, "Rose, what''s the name of that restaurant we
went to last night?"

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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The reputed health benefits of green tea have made it a popular
drink these days. If you are among the people who prefer soy
milk to the real thing, you can substitute it in this recipe with
excellent results.

Spiced Green Tea

2 cups (500 ml) milk
2 cups (500 ml) water
1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground ginger
4 bags green tea

In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, heat the water and
milk until they just begin to gently boil. Stir in the remaining
ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 3
minutes. Remove the tea bags and serve. Serves 4.
Received on Fri Nov 3 03:42:08 2006