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[1] A tea estate in China. While China is the world’s largest tea-producing nation, it keeps most of what it grows for its own consumption (photo © The Meaning Of Tea). [2] The top three leaves of the bush, called “two leaves and a bud,” are the only leaves used in premium tea (photo ©…
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[1] Sacher Torte, a classic with the word “Sacher” inscribed on the top. Here’s a recipe from Chic, Chic, Chocolate. [2] The real deal from the Hotel Sacher, which garnishes its cake with a chocolate medallion specifying Sacher Hotel Wein (Vienna) (photo © Hotel Sacher). [3] Another slice at the Sacher Cafe. Note that even…
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[1] The classic: as American as apple pie (photo © Mackenzie Ltd). [2] Dutch apple pie has a streusel topping. Here’s the recipe from Kraft. [3] Salted caramel apple pie with lattice crust. Here’s the recipe from Williams-Sonoma. [4] Tarte Tatin is an upside-down apple pie. Here’s the recipe from Martha Stewart. [5] Rosette apple…
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November 24th is National Sardines Day. Every year we make a different dish for our Feast Of The Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. They’re typically the easiest to make—which is good news, when you’re cooking seven fish dishes. In the U.S., fresh-caught sardine season begins in July and lasts for a few weeks. They’re great…
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[1] No cooking: Just mix and freeze (photo courtesy Purple Carrot). [2] Creamy peanut butter, called Smooth Operator, from PB & Co. November 20th is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. Have you ever made freezer fudge? It sets in the freezer, eliminating the need for cooking, cream or sweetened condensed milk. This recipe, developed…
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