We work in front of a computer (obviously) and the urge to snack all day is strong, especially in the cold winter. We've found that one of the best ways to combat the urge to graze is to drink herbal ...
It’s the holidays, a time for special parties, feasts and fetes, and lots of good cheer. For some, it's helpful to have a non-alcoholic bottle on hand that still captures the feeling of celebration...
Poached pears are some of the simplest, most elegant fall and winter desserts. We usually simmer them in red wine, which is classic and delectable, but this Flickr photo has inspired us to try somethi...
tisane (tih-zahn): n. an herbal tea, made from steeping herbs, spices, or flowers in boiling water. We simply call this drink herbal tea. We rarely use its proper name, but unless a drink contains l...
What does harvest look like? In our part of the world it looks like fields of dried cornstalks, trees full of scarlet apples, and pumpkin patches. In other parts of the world, harvest time may look ve...
Recently, a British woman who has been living in Burma came to stay with us. She brought us some gifts from Burma; among them were two packages of lahpet mix. The ingredients and instructions were w...
Next week in San Francisco, there are three food-related events at the Commonwealth Club that look very interesting. Check them out!...
The weather changed ever so slightly this week; there's a briskness and nip to the air that even in the sunshine leads our thoughts to tea. A hot cup of tea is an essential cold-weather ritual for man...
When it comes to storage in the kitchen, we're all about reusing and recycling. We often use old jam jars and empty food containers to store cupboard essentials. But every now and then a customized so...
Giveaway: 2 Adagio Teas TriniTEA Makers and an assortment of Adagio teas Find it: Buy the TriniTEA Electric Maker at Adagio for $99 When we shared our review of Adagio's TriniTEA electric tea maker e...
You may remember that we reviewed Adagio Teas' UtiliTEA electric kettle (we love it) and that we're big fans of Adagio's products. So we couldn't help but come to this next review with a slight bias; ...
Last week we asked you guys when you add milk to your tea, and boy, did you have some strong opinions about adding milk to tea. Even though this is old news, we just came across this news tidbit....
Most of us have a favorite mug we automatically reach for, whether it’s the first bleary cup of the day or a quick afternoon pick-me-up. This one is mine. It’s a lovely, sturdy stoneware mug, han...
Recently, we got into a debate with someone about the correct time to add milk to tea; before or after steeping the tea? What do you think?...
After all our cooking and cleaning, we like to relax with an afternoon cup of tea. We are always on the lookout for teacups in just the right size and shape, and this one may fit the bill... ...
Sunday morning means staying in bed as long as possible with the New York Times, a pot of strong Assam tea and warmed-up whole milk precariously balanced on the night table. This is after sleeping in...
We recently visited MUJI in New York, and we're really enjoying two of the things we brought back for our kitchen. ...
While in Napa last weekend, we visited the new Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa. Oxbow is a large food hall where everything on sale is food-related in some way; from spices to tea, to wine and k...
It's a little early in the day to start drinking, but it's not too early to start making sweet, cold, Southern mint tea. So if a little bourbon happened to make its way in... ...
It's Garden Month, which means that we're not only looking at our own gardens but the larger fields and farms of agriculture across the world. We were fascinated by this glimpse of tea and cacao plant...
As much as we love the idea of Southern hospitality, with sweet tea made a day ahead and properly chilled for a night in the fridge, we are rather more prone to sudden strokes of craving for iced tea....
Have you ever seen such a distinctive tin of tea? This is one of the very famous black tins of Mariage Frères tea. Mariage Frères is a French tea company that has been around since 1854, and with go...
It might finally be spring in New York! Today is supposed to be in the high 60s, so naturally we're already looking towards the weekend and hoping for some foodie outings. ...
In Devesh and Tara's Spice Pantry kitchen tour, Devesh shared two recipes: one for an Indian breakfast called Poha, or flattened rice, and another for authentic Chai - that strongly spiced, milky tea ...
I know there are plenty of tea drinkers at AT and I really need their help. My husband and I are avid tea drinkers and are looking for a storage solution for our loose leaf tea. I know I want someth...
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