{"id":9720,"date":"2011-08-31T10:01:22","date_gmt":"2011-08-31T15:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=9720"},"modified":"2011-09-13T13:55:23","modified_gmt":"2011-09-13T18:55:23","slug":"lemongrass-soda-and-tiny-pea-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2011\/08\/31\/lemongrass-soda-and-tiny-pea-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemongrass Soda and Tiny Pea Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honey-sweetened lemongrass soda brings a delightful zip to any party, especially when it’s a baby shower for a few Peas and Their Pod<\/a>.<\/em>
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\nSoft fuzzy skin and sweet-smelling heads. Tiny little fingers that grasp on tightly when you place your finger in their palm. They way they curl into themselves, looking so vulnerable and Even the little cries that come from newborns sound so different than the demanding cries they start emitting just a few months later.
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It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for babies. (I’ve been known to start businesses<\/a> dedicated to more baby time, after all. Not really.) I’m always excited when I hear of friends and family having their own sweet bundles, and I love having the chance to hold said bundles for a few moments to appreciate the wonder of life.
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In reality, however, there’s not always that chance, and instead we celebrate new life from across the country, connected by the electronic communication and in packages mailed with loving kisses and sweet, lemony sodas.
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Start by chopping the lemongrass. You can also bruise it with a mortar and pestle, which will let out more oils and make your syrup stronger.
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\nCombine your lemongrass with honey and water and simmer it down to create a syrup.
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\nOnce your syrup is cool, you can combine it with soda water over ice. Stir to combine, garnish with a piece of lemongrass and sip.
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\nCongratulations, Maria and Josh<\/a>! I can’t wait to see you add that sweet little guy to your pod.
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\nWant to celebrate with us? Check out these other baby shower eats.

\nDrinks<\/strong>
\nSimple Bites –\u00a0Lemon Balm infused Lemonade<\/a>
\nIngredients, Inc. –\u00a0Healthy Fruit Punch<\/a>
\nFood for My Family –\u00a0Lemongrass Soda<\/a>
\nHeather’s Dish –\u00a0Mixed Fruit Punch<\/a>
\nShe Wears Many Hats –\u00a0Mini Pistachio Smoothies<\/a><\/p>\n

Appetizers\/Savory Bites<\/strong>
\nWith Style and Grace –\u00a0Truffle Popcorn<\/a>
\nFamily Fresh Cooking –\u00a0Baby Peas & Cheese Frittata<\/a>
\nBarbara Bakes –\u00a0Creamy Orange Fruit Dip and Fruit<\/a>
\nAggie\u2019s Kitchen –\u00a0Pasta Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette<\/a>
\nReluctant Entertainer –\u00a0Nutella Berry Bruschetta<\/a><\/p>\n

Dessert<\/strong>
\nDorie Greenspan \u2013 French Lemon Cream Tart<\/a>
\nTidyMom –\u00a0Blue and Chocolate Cake Balls<\/a>
\ni am baker –\u00a0Baby Pea Baby Shower Cake<\/a>
\nBrown Eyed Baker –\u00a0Pavlova<\/a>
\nPicky Palate –\u00a0Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich<\/a>
\nWhat\u2019s Gaby Cooking –\u00a0Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing<\/a>
\nCookin\u2019 Canuck –\u00a0Nutella & Cream Cheese Swirled Blondies<\/a>
\nKevin and Amanda –\u00a0Baby Blue Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Cups<\/a>
\nSweetopia –\u00a0Decorated Sugar Cookies<\/a>
\nMountain Mama Cooks –\u00a0Lavender Shortbread Cookies<\/a>
\nSweetapolita –\u00a0Decorated Sugar Cookies<\/a>
\nRecipeGirl –\u00a0Baby Button Cookies<\/a>
\nRecipeBoy –\u00a0Mud Cups with Gummy Worms<\/a>
\nAdd a Pinch –\u00a0Blackberry Tartlets<\/a>
\nDine and Dish –\u00a0Oven Baked Cinnamon Apples<\/a><\/p>\n

Crafts<\/strong>
\nWenderly –\u00a0Handmade Sweet Pea Cards<\/a>
\nOur Best Bites –\u00a0How To: Make a Diaper Cake Centerpiece<\/a>
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Thanks to Marla and Lisa for getting us all together to celebrate the Lichty’s little addition!<\/p>\n

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Honey Lemongrass Soda<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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\n1 cup water
\n1\/2 cup honey
\n4 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
\nclub soda
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Add water, honey and lemongrass to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat stirring frequently until bubbles start forming on the outside wall of the pan but the liquid is not boiling. Reduce heat to medium or medium low and continue cooking down the liquid for another 10 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Strain the syrup to remove lemongrass pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Mix together 1 1\/2 – 2 tablespoons of syrup with 6 ounces club soda over ice for each serving. Garnish with a lemongrass stalk.
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