~ Turmeric Chai Latte

Dearly Beloved Friends of Hounds Who Cook,

Our Girl had a Turmeric Chai Latte in a coffee shop in Morgantown, PA and fell in love with it. She was delirious with its wonder and promptly went home and researched and made her own. It starts with what is called Golden Paste. Make a batch and keep it stocked in the fridge for your culinary joy.  (So many ways to use it.) Then make yourself this enlightening Chai Latte anytime you please, especially at bedtime for a good night's sleep.

Turmeric Chai Latte
2 cups milk (full-on dairy or almond milk or coconut milk, etc.)
1 Tb. Golden Paste
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (we use a cinnamon / nutmeg / chia blend that's organic from McCormick)
1/4 tsp ginger powder (or 1/2 tsp fresh)
dash of cayenne
1 Tb. maple syrup
Hot brewed tea (use green tea for daytime or a nice chamomile for evening)

Warm the milk (do not boil) and add golden paste and spices. Use 1 part spiced milk and 1 part tea to serve. Add maple syrup. Adjust proportions to taste.

Notes from Elias: This smells delish even to a pup. I get Golden Paste in my pup food too!

Notes from the spirit of Gute: Turmeric is heavenly. We have it here too. 

~ Turmeric Golden Paste

Dear Ones and Lovers of Pups,

Our Girl has concocted a glorious Golden Paste for herself (Turmeric Chai Lattes) and for we pups. (I cannot speak in the singular, though my now-beloved brother is heavenward. Still we are Hounds Who Cook. He from his Heavenly Advantage, me here in earthly form with Our Girl.)

Here is the way to make cancer-fighting superfood Golden Paste with links to its favorite uses:

Golden Paste
1/2 c. organic Turmeric powder (we usually buy Frontier)
1-3 c. purified water
2 tsp. freshly ground organic peppercorns
1/3 c. extra virgin organic coconut oil

Mix 1 cup water and 1/2 cup turmeric in saucepan. Heat on medium-low, whisking as it heats up. Add water gradually as it thickens. Cook 7-10 minutes, in all, to a yogurt/gravy consistency. Stir in coconut oil and pepper.  Cool in pan. Store airtight in fridge. Or, freeze in cubes and store airtight in freezer up to 3 months.

Note: Turmeric is also a glorious natural dye, so it will stain anything - countertop, kitchen towel, your clothes, whatever it spills on. Take care. Wipe up spills immediately and remove color on countertops with baking soda.

Use Golden Paste in Turmeric Chai Lattes and any delicious savor recipes (chicken comes to mind) that would benefit from turmeric. The pepper and coconut oil make turmeric's healthful properties more accessible in your body. Note: Turmeric and ginger are both blood thinners, so those taking the likes of warfarin or other blood thinners might not want to risk this delicious paste.

Notes from Elias: This helps my arthritic joints immensely! She adds it to my homemade dog food here: Eli's Happy (Dog Food) Meals