Cucumber boats Recipe

Southwest Salad in Cucumber boats 

1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1⁄3 cup thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 (10-inch-long) cucumbers
 

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, corn, bell pepper, olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and coriander, tossing until well combined. Place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until corn just begins to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine chickpea mixture, black beans, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocado oil, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• Trim ends from cucumber, and cut cucumber in half horizontally. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds from center, discarding seeds. Cut each cucumber half into 6 pieces.
• Divide salad evenly among cucumber cups.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
  

Celebrities Drinking Tea

He did more for Earl Grey than any other!

I am a huge fan of Alan Rickman (even when he's playing villains!)

I love Johnny Depp, even when he's looking a bit mad!

Even Ozzie and Slash know that tea is a good thing!

Marilyn Monroe having a cup of tea. She's so pretty!

Today's Tea Trivia

Use Tea to keep mosquitos away! This time of year we are all outside, and mosquitos are so annoying! Here's a natural way to keep them away:

Mosquitoes. Tea leaves are a natural means of keeping mosquitoes away. All you have to do is use slightly damp leaves to add the scent of tea to the areas you want to keep insect-free.

Did a little more research and green tea seems to work the best for people. And lemongrass is also a natural repellent. 

High Tea?

High tea was the Victorian working man’s last meal of the day. And early supper which allowed him to get to bed before dark. It also provided him with the sustenance needed to perform hard labor. A combination of hot dishes, chicken, game or ham served with salads, breads, cheeses and an endless assortment of cakes and condiments. This meal consisted of anything available in the pantry. For most, it was the bridge between a light lunch and a simple breakfast.

Afternoon tea, on the other hand was generally a custom for higher society whether that of the aristocracy or the prosperous middle and upper middle classes. A delicate affair, this meal was served in the late afternoon, long after lunch and several hours before dinner. It was appreciate as much for the company as for the meal.

From: Tea Time: Tradition, Presentation, and Recipes., Running Press 1992