bend winterfest thanks to local artists

forgot my camara so this is a quick ending shot from phone.

Thanks to all that made the Bend Winterfest happen!

They did a great job putting on a big event, with all of the races, ice carving, rail jam, Metal Mulisha, live music, OMSI, wine tasting, art and food vendors, and many other details to orchestrate.  These kinds of events take a huge amount of energy by everybody involved.  But they are always worth the effort.  Right?

I was absolutely amazed by some of the beautiful products created by local artists.  And considering the perfect winter weather called to order for the event and hazardous roads along with it, the turnout of people was amazing. 

But you know the part I liked the best?  The great people I met!

Here are a few that stood out:

www.newportavemarket.com did an amazing job building a beautiful display, even bringing in the famous purple cow, and generously handing out delicious samples.  Thanks for supporting all of us!

www.YogaIndigo.com is the website of one on one yoga with Jeannie Laslo.  I am taking my sister to try out a yoga session SOON.

www.kristinabak.com is the site for Kristina who doing healing work.  This is another connection I was really thankful to make.

www.idacupcakecafe.com is the site for Ida who had a lovely booth right next to me.  Ida was such a dear and gave me a new love for heavenly cupcakes.  I’ve discovered they go very nicely with tea!

www.taylorsausage.com/bend had the booth on the other side of me.  Tasty!  And those guys were some of the most popular people there with their generous samples of top notch sausage.  Thanks for feeding us so well.

www.cinderconeclaycenter.com is where you can find more pottery by John Kinder.  We traded teas for a well-balanced WinterFest pottery mug I am cherishing but fighting with my husband over.

www.organiccoffee.com kept us stocked with hot water for our tea when we ran out on Saturday.

I love all the grass roots local stuff being created and supported in this great area.  Local is awesome!

There are many more that are just not coming to mind at the moment.  But thanks to all for the huge efforts and great visits.

red hot applesauce

red hot applesauce recipe

I just ate the best applesauce shared by my aunt Jennie that was so tasty and easy!  I would have loved to share the recipe with you for Valentine's Day but it's never too late to add a little spice and excitement to your life, right?  If you have lots of winter apples or your applesauce this is an easy way to make it special:

heat your applesauce or apple slices (fresh or frozen is fine,a few cups) on simmer and add some red hot candies in, stir until they melt into the sauce. Serve up!

This is not only a tasty, low fat treat but it looks and smells beautiful too, with a rich pink color and cinnamon spice flavor.  Thanks Aunt Jennie!

spring tonic tea

T’s Tonics Spring Tonic Tea 

I know I get anxious as spring comes nearer to do some cleansing and "lighten up the load".  

Since I always like to know what the herbs I am putting in me are supposed to be a tonic for, I thought this might help you too.  You can create a similar tea of your own or e-mail me for this one.  

It is lovely anytime of year, but designed for spring issues, allergies and cleansing.  Licorice, anise and green tea make it a flavorful and pleasing tonic.  

Rejuvenate the body, purify the blood and cleanse the skin with all organic Spring herbs:

Green tea has powerful anti-oxidants that strengthen our immune systems, increase metabolism and energy and help fight bacteria.

Pau D’ Arco is high in calcium, a blood purifier and antifungal, helpful in fighting yeast infections and skin problems.

Fennel seed and Star anise are a catalyst for other herbs and helpful for the digestion.

Dandelion leaf is one of the best blood and liver cleansers and builders, high in vitamins and calcium, helps lower blood pressure and build endurance energy

Hyssop was used for cleansing and purifying in the Bible and is excellent for the skin.

Yarrow is good for flu and fevers, helps cleanse the glands, liver, kidney and bladder and dispel mucus in the system.

Red clover is high in minerals and is an excellent blood purifier.

Licorice root helps strengthen immune system, throat problems, and harmonizes herbs.

Marshmallow root helps clear the system of mucus build-up and is good for colds and flu.

Horsetail is rich in silicon which enables the body to make collagen, giving elasticity and strength to skin, bones and hair.                                 

  *Statements are for educational purpose only.  Not intended to diagnose, treat or cure and diseases.  Created by T’s Tonics.