Michele Made Me

Peppermint Iced Tea with The Injured Boy

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Yesterday, The Boy broke his pinky finger playing some new-fangled version of basketball in gym class. This is the second time he’s broken a bone at school. He’s in Grade 2! I’m none too impressed with those stats to be honest.

So today we ran around from health office to x-ray clinic to doctor’s office trying to figure out what, if anything, they could do about it. Is there nothing to be done for a tiny mangled finger? Because it does NOT look healthy, poor thing. In the meantime, I was very aware of trying to keep him from breaking anything else. Running was strictly prohibited. There was no jumping of ANY kind. Zero throwing of balls. Breathing was acceptable. And some talking.  I allowed eating, and careful walking.  He spent a lot of time reading; that was okay.

But the absolute most excitement I permitted was making freshly-picked peppermint iced tea. It was our first time making it. We followed Stefano Faita’s (host of CBC’s In The Kitchen) recipe (found HERE) to the letter.

The Boy refused to try it. But I had some and so did Lo. It had a quiet taste, our tea. We quite enjoyed it. But the best part? No bones were broken during the making of it.

Hallelujah for that.

♥M

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  1. Amy Friend says

    Oh, the poor kiddo! I broke my finger when I was 7–it hurt! I have an orange mint plant that I have been wanting to use for tea. Maybe I will try this recipe but substitute!

  3. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    The poor boy. No fun at all. A friend's son, as they were leaving the hospital from having a cast removed, exuberantly jumped into the vehicle, hitting his head, and required stitches. She drove him to another hospital. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 🙂
    xoxo

  8. CREATIVE MIND says

    oops the boy…well I hope he is felling better now!
    And the fresh peppermint is having such great essence..I am having in my backyard area 🙂 Your ice tea looks perfect 🙂

  10. pam says

    Sorry to hear about boy. I don't know who broken bones are harder on – boys or moms. I am sure with you good care he will be healed soon.

    We have a huge pot of fresh mint at it's peak in the garden. Was planning tabouleh but rethinking that plan! the tea sounds lovely and no leaf drying!

    Thank you for the introduction to Stefano!

  11. clara says

    Oh poor boy! Broken bones are never good, expecially in summer… But good way to spend his and your time! 😉
    BRAVA MAMMA!!!

  12. liniecat says

    Mints quite nice in gin and tonic too lol
    Your poor guy………..I have a seat in our local hospital with my name on it, I spent so many times there with my son………..lol
    and no, I didnt beat him, he managed to do it all by himself!

  14. Poppyprint says

    Poor little guy – that's just no fun! Yes, encourage vigorous breathing. All that fresh air will have his bones healed up in no time.

  15. Melissa Kojima says

    Ooooh, homemade iced tea sounds so refreshing. Yeah, I don't see a boy liking it though. Sorry to hear about his pinky. Send him my get well soon wishes.