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Tea leaves are herbs. Photo by Zakir Ghouse | Fotolia. We use the term “herb tea” to specify a tea made of caffeine-free herbs. But black, green, oolong and white teas, which come from the plant Camellia sinensis, are also herbs themselves. According to Chinese legend, in 2737 B.C.E., Emperor Shen Nong discovered tea…
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Luscious blackberry marshmallows from artisan confectioner Gateau Et Ganache. Photo by Dhanraj Emanuel | THE NIBBLE. It’s National Toasted Marshmallow Day, but today’s supermarket marshmallows are nothing to celebrate. Over the decades, what was once a melt-in-your-mouth confection has acquired the personality of a cotton ball—but not as soft. In the early 1950s, Kraft…
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Food can be fun; and unexpected food finds are especially fun. Take these purple green beans, known as Royalty Purple Pods. While they were introduced in 1957, have you ever seen them? The trick is to arrive at farmers markets early in the day, before the unusual veggies sell out. While the skin of the…
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You may receive a bottle of unusual spirits or liqueur* that you don’t know what to do with. Think smoked salmon-flavored vodka or chartreuse liqueur. Don’t stick it in a closet and forget about it. Our parents’ liquor closet grew and grew for 30 years, until the house was sold and a bar’s worth of…
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On whole wheat bread or whole wheat pita, a hummus sandwich is delicious and better for you. Photo by Night And Day Images | IST. Looking for a healthier sandwich? Try a hummus sandwich. It has nutrition* galore, no cholesterol (unless you add cheese or turkey), lots of fiber and the versatility to pair…
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