Last Updated on September 9, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
What an exciting week around here! Last Saturday marked the second annual Share Our Strength Food Bloggers Bake Sale. Hundreds of food bloggers baked sweet and savory confections then sold them for charity. I attended the fun and successful L.A. bake sale. Amy and Neil Fraser, the owners of BLD, cleared out the retail section of their restaurant for us so we could sell our goods. The place was packed! After two hours, we raised $2,325. Across the country together we raised over $23,000 to help prevent childhood hunger in America.
Today, I’m headed for Atlanta. I get to teach a class at The Bread Becker’s and I’d love to see you there. I’ll share how to make whole wheat tortillas, chicken and black bean quesadillas, and a strawberry and cream tart. I’m also attending the Blogher Food conference and staying at the Four Seasons Atlanta to get a behind-the-scenes peek at their incredible service. I’m thrilled to meet Chef Gerstenecker at Park 75, inside the Four Seasons (I hear he has a roof-top garden). I’ll document the trip using Twitter and Facebook then of course share the highlights here when I return.
My mind has been buzzing with all the events lately, but a warm cup of chamomile tea helped ensure a good night’s sleep. I try not to include ingredients that aren’t easily available, but I had to make an exception for this one. Last week I received a bundle of fresh chamomile flowers in my CSA box. The little buds smelled sweet and of course, calming. I brought a pot of water to boil, threw in a handful of flowers and a few peels of orange zest, then enjoyed some peaceful sleep after a busy day.
*Thanks to Nikki from Pennies on a Platter and Jen from Devour the World for the photos from the bake sale.
Fresh Chamomile and Orange Tea
Ingredients
- 1 handful chamomile flowers
- 3 large slices orange zest
- Cream and honey (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Place chamomile flowers and orange zest in the bottom of a teapot. Pour the hot water over the flowers, cover with the lid, and steep for 5 minutes. Serve immediately through a strainer, then add cream and honey as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes 1 pot of tea
gorgeous pics Carrie! So happy to have you at the bake sale! see ya soon! xoxo
There’s nothing like fresh chamomile. It is totally different than dried…
xo
Molly
Wow, I just bought 2 german chamomile plants,actually quite easy to grow!!!!!!
I’ve never been a fan of chamomile tea before, but your pictures are so beautiful I kind of want to try it!
Carrie,
lovely, as always, to see your smiling face and your beautiful daughters. It was great getting to eat your chocolate chip cookies, share in great conversation, and raise money for hungry kids in America. I love fresh chamomile and think it’s such a great way to wind down after a long day. I use the extra chamomile for adding a unique flavor to chicken dishes and a a soothing ingredient for a facial steam.
xoxox
Brooke
Luckily chamomile is easy to grow, even just in a pot in a sunny window. It’s fun to grow herbs for using fresh or for drying. I love trying different teas, this looks lovely!
I love fresh chamomile tea, what a great way to start of your weekend of learning, bonding, and teaching. Your photos are glorious, Carrie, just like you! Have a fantasitc weekend and I cannot wait to hear all about it! x
This tea sounds superb! Great recipe 🙂
The bake sale was such a special time together….and now a fun weekend in Atlanta. Those camomile flowers are so pretty, I have never tried this tea with the fresh flowers but now must! My kids would love to see and taste this flower water. xo
This looks fabulous, and I couldn’t wait to come check it out after hearing about this post. I loved meeting you in Atlanta and getting to have dinner with you. I had so much fun getting to finally know you. Please keep in touch. You are so talented!
This is indeed a great blog, will definitely try the Chamomile and Orange Tea! I have been drinking the Chamomile tea but not with the orange zest and I love the taste and the calmness it offers. Great for mind, body, and soul.