Mmmmmm Matcha!

There are two types of matcha: Culinary and Ceremonial. I love Midori Spring's Ceremonial Matcha, so now it's time to try out their Culinary Matcha. Culinary matcha can be mixed in smoothies, lattes, or added when baking. You should not drink culinary matcha on its own as a tea because it will taste robust, earthy and astringent. 

Naturally, the first thing I wanted to make was a smoothie. The first one I tried was made with 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 cup orange juice, and 1/2 cup frozen mango, plus 1 teaspoon of matcha. It was delicious! I haven't looked back since. I have been adding a teaspoon of matcha to my smoothies every day. It gives them a beautiful green hue, a yummy green tea flavor, plus all the benefits matcha has to offer.

• Energy boost without the jitters.
• Reduces stress and improves mental alertness.
• Improve metabolism and helps with weight control.
• Supports your immune system and reduces inflammation.

After making a ton of smoothies I decided to try my hand at baking with matcha. I found a recipe for matcha meringue and this is what happened. 

These meringue cookies were...interesting. They tasted like the last sip of a cup of tea. A strong tea flavor, and a lot of sugar. I made a perfect meringue...but the flavor was just odd. I love matcha tea, lattes, and smoothies, but I'm not much of a fan of baking with it just yet. This won't deter me from trying a few more recipes, but I won't make these again. None of my friends were big fans either. 

One of my friends actually put a matcha meringue cookie IN his vodka tonic and let it melt. He said it was actually yummy, thus proving matcha will always be delicious in beverages. I give Midori Spring Culinary Matcha 4 out of 5 stars. I love everything about it in drinks. I just don't know how I feel about adding it to cooking and baking. 

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I received this product at a discount. This review is 100% honest, unbiased, and my own. 

~Crystal Vicious

enviHome Spiralizer

I've been dying to try Zucchini pasta so I was thrilled when I found the enviHOME Spiralizer.

This awesome little kitchen gadget comes with:

4 Different Stainless Steel Blades 

Deep-penetrating finger-guard cap 

Blades removal tool 

Flexible cleaning brush 

Printed color manual 

And an AMAZING Ceramic Vegetable Peeler 

This slicer is easy to use and ergonomic. Even with sore wrists and hands I was able to spiralize my zucchini easily with the help of the finger guard cap. It was easy to wash and all the bits fit conveniently in a small container in my cabinet.

This finger guard cap was useful. 

You just stick it in the vegetable and twist. I had a little trouble with a skinny zucchini but it worked great with the bigger ones. After twisting down as far as you can, you are left with a only a bit of waste. I thin, long core in the center of the spiralizer, but it was easy to clean out. The only thing I had a bit of trouble with was removing and replacing the blades. Even with the tool, it was a little tough for my weak fingers, but eventually got it.

This spiralizer did a great job slicing up my veggies and I successfully made zucchini pasta. I give it 4 out of 5 stars and only because I had trouble with the blades. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion.  

Easy Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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~Crystal Vicious