”Living Better Cafe" has a very generous heart for all of my follower as well as my new comer.
Here I want everyone feeling better about themselves, as summer is one of those seasons, where everyone is feeling a little bit under the weather. This recipe here should help cure some elements, regardless of the matter. Chins up and get well soon!
Serves: vary
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
2 Lemon Ginger tea bags
Food coloring
Powder sugar
Directions:
Steep the herbs in 1 1/2 cups of water. To "steep" herbs is to allow them to soak in the water for some time in order for the natural flavors and oils to be released. Some suggestions for individual herbs are given below. The amounts and proportions are up to you, but follow the guidelines. Mix sugar, corn syrup and the herbal tea. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils. Continue boiling without stirring until the mixture begins to crystallize. Reduce heat, wash away crystals from the side of your pan with a damp cloth. Remove from the heat after a few minutes. Add food coloring, if desired; but not recommended from what it is made out of. Try Natural food coloring instead of the most commonly used Artificial Food Coloring.
Drop some of the mixture from the tip of a spoon onto a greased surface or into prepared hard candy molds.
Allow to harden and cool completely before removing. Roll the candies in powdered sugar and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper for storage. Eat one lozenge when feeling a cough coming on.
