Ever wonder what kind of impact tea has on the environment? That depends largely on the behavior of the tea drinker, according to tea technologist and longtime tea industry consultant Nigel Melican of Teacraft, Ltd. who recently did an in-depth study on the carbon footprint of tea. Researching tea’s carbon impact […]
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A tea infuser, also called a tea egg or a teaball, is a metal device designed to hold loose tea leaves while immersing the infuser in hot water to make the perfect cup of tea. Many tea fanciers believe that using loose leaves and herbs held inside the infuser makes […]
It is important to ensure variety in your vegan diet to make certain that you are getting all of the right nutrients, to stay motivated, and of course, to enjoy your food. Many people on the vegan diet get stuck in a rut when it comes to preparing their lunches. […]
Soup have always been the mainstay of my family meals, as this is the easiest dish to imbibe especially for my daughter. After hours of simmering, all the essence of the ingredients must have been incorporated into the soup and this ease body digestion. To make it flavorful, I added […]
I have been a vegetarian since birth if I can say and so are thousands of people who were born in Brahmin community like me. In Hinduism, we are divided into different groups originally based on profession. Brahmins were typically the educated ones and were expected to teach others and […]
What is even better than the virtues of blind faith? The enlightening tea can bring you. For you will be delivered when you awaken spiritually, and it will all happen when you see the light, drinking a cup of tea. There’s nothing wrong with believing the right things. And many […]
Although rarely served in fine restaurants and almost never appearing on smorgasbords, soups are essential in traditional Swedish cuisine. One soup in particular-ärtsoppa–has a distinguished history. Yellow pea soup has sustained the working class since the age of the Vikings. When Catholicism was the reigning religion of Sweden, ärtsoppa, which […]
A cup of lemon balm tea has a fresh citrusy scent, a fruity fresh taste and the ability to calm your nerves and decrease your anxiety. Long before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was known as one of the popular herbal tea remedies to ensure a healthy long life. It […]
For the occasional tea drinker, there are only four types of tea: white, green, oolong (wu long) and black. Fairly correct. What is unknown to most is that these are only the basic types of tea and there are several other varieties that hold equal amount of health benefits as […]
Chili is a stew composed of mainly meat and sauce of a viscous nature, with some onions, a handful of beans and spices but it is not limited to that, there are more great versions of chili for instance, the turkey chili recipe. There is still speculations about where chili […]
There may still be a few attics left untouched for decades, housing treasures from the past. One of the most useful items from past centuries is the tea cart. These carts were once used for formal teas, holding the delights of dainty sandwiches and pretty desserts along with the afternoon […]
Martha MacNamara, a violin player, comes to San Francisco because her daughter Elizabeth called her. However, Martha doesn’t find Elizabeth – her daughter, a talented computer programmer, has disappeared. Martha meets an Asian gentleman, Mayland Long, who offers to help her. It turns out he is helpful indeed, with his […]
Benefits of white tea against cancer, aging, and degenerative diseases Did you know that white tea is one of the most antioxidant foods it has? Get to know the properties of black tea against free radicals. Soft, aromatic, evocative black tea, practically unknown until now, is the latest and most […]
This is a slight variation on the traditional Italian chestnut cake which is made with olive oil and rosemary. Using chestnut flour and adding carob to the ingredients, make this cake tastes like an incredibly rich chocolate cake. Keep in mind that when mixing chestnut flour, the batter might seem […]
There are so many fantastic dishes to be made from leftovers, when I think of an abundant amount of leftovers, turkey and chicken seem to come to mind the most often. Cooking and saving the natural broth from your homemade chicken or turkey adds copious amounts of flavor to soups, […]
Chicken noodle soup is certainly one of the most loved soups that people enjoy. It is delicious and very comforting to eat on a cold, rainy day or whenever you are not feeling well. It is tasty which is why people of all ages like it a lot. Unfortunately, this […]