RECIPE: Blooming Tea Punch

We couldn’t stop drinking this fruity tea punch with tequila and vodka. It’s a refreshing way to entertain guests in the hot weather. It’s also beautiful to look at. The tea is brewed with “blooming tea” (also called flowering tea and presentation tea). The beautiful “flowers” made of tea leaves and actual flower petals add…
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NEWS: Healthier Smoothies From Red Mango

Who can resist a nonfat strawberry-banana smoothie? Photo courtesy RedMango.com. How many different smoothies can you drink? If you’re at a Red Mango, you’ve got 22 options! (And they’re certified kosher, too, by Star-K.) America loves its smoothies, but the “healthy” yogurt shakes sold by many producers are often laden with sugar or high fructose…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Iced Tea Party

This Bodum iced tea pitcher is very handy for infusing mint and fruit. Photo courtesy BodumUSA.com. Hot enough for you? Where we live, it’s day five of a heat wave. Gather your friends and neighbors—or your work colleagues or business network—to discuss the weather at an iced tea party. We’ve got suggestions for different types…
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RECIPES: Ice Cream Sodas With Iced Coffee & Iced Tea

Here are two ideas for cooling-off drinks, courtesy of ChocolateBox Café in Malibu, California. Instead of an ice cream soda, scoop gelato or ice cream into an iced espresso and sorbet into iced tea. Iced Coffee Float. Coffee lovers can pair an iced espresso with gelato in chocolate chip, coffee, hazelnut, tiramisu or vanilla (you…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY: Minute Maid Fruit Juice Blend

Nourish your palate and body with a fruit juice blend. Photo courtesy Minute Maid. Nourish both your palate and body with this week’s Gourmet Giveaway prize: Minute Maid Fruit Juice Blend. One winner will receive coupons to redeem for a month’s supply of Minute Maid Enhanced Pomegranate Blueberry-Flavored 100% Fruit Juice Blend. The tasty beverage…
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