There are many reasons why people blog, but like many craft and culinary aficionados, I do it because it gives me a creative outlet and an opportunity to do that which brings me the most joy: sharing my ideas, projects, and recipes, and connecting with other creative people who in turn teach and inspire me.
Every once in a while, however, an opportunity comes along to sample a new product (usually food items), create an original recipe, and share the findings with my readers. I must admit, I enjoy this little "perk".
Last year I had fun creating a delicious holiday cocktail (recipe HERE), compliments of the POM Wonderful company. Recently, I was contacted by Marx Foods, a 5th generation family business (since 1895) that works with foragers, farmers, fishermen and artisans to supply home chefs with restaurant-quality gourmet foods such as exotic mushrooms, sausages and charcuterie, and sugars and salts from around the globe. Marx Foods offered me a complimentary sample of their Reishi Mushrooms if I would agree to develop an original recipe for a tea drink featuring the Reishi Mushroom. I jumped at the challenge!
Last year I had fun creating a delicious holiday cocktail (recipe HERE), compliments of the POM Wonderful company. Recently, I was contacted by Marx Foods, a 5th generation family business (since 1895) that works with foragers, farmers, fishermen and artisans to supply home chefs with restaurant-quality gourmet foods such as exotic mushrooms, sausages and charcuterie, and sugars and salts from around the globe. Marx Foods offered me a complimentary sample of their Reishi Mushrooms if I would agree to develop an original recipe for a tea drink featuring the Reishi Mushroom. I jumped at the challenge!

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I
enjoyed experimenting with this unusual ingredient and having the
opportunity to exercise my culinary creativity to create a delicious and
refreshing iced tea using the dried Reishi mushrooms provided by Marx Foods.
Here's what I came up with:
Here's what I came up with:
Hibiscus Vanilla Reishi Iced Tea
Step-by-Step
Step-by-Step
Your post makes me miss being in the kitchen. I work many hours and buy a lot of premade food. I know this isn't the healthyist(I hope that is a word)but it allows me to fulfill my dreams. I've been wanting to get back to cooking at least one day a week and I think your recipes are going to really inspire me. I'm glad I found your blog. Keep up the good work. Congratulations on the opportunity, it speaks highly of your dedication.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I am saying this, but this mushroom tea actually looks yummy. I may have to try it! :) Happy SITS Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThat was a unique recipe. I would have no idea where to begin to create such a thing! Kudos to you!
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Jenn,
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This recipe is... original! And I agree with Annie, it does actually sound good. I might try it if I can find the mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn, congrats on the runner-up! wow I didn't think of hibiscus. What a great idea! I still have some reishi left. Will have to try this. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteHey Jenn,
ReplyDeleteLuv the recipe. I needed to find something to take the harsh taste away so I could actually stomach the Reishi tea. You're a culinary genius!Holistic Practitioner
What a great recipe Jenn! I love hibiscus tea, and would have never thought of combining it with the most potent tea of all - Reishi!
ReplyDeleteHonestly speaking Jenn, I liked your recipe and the reason is that you use the best reishi mushroom powder in your recipe. Thanks
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