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Teapot Cake for a Birthday Tea Party

Monday, June 11th, 2007

It’s best to bake the cake in oven proof bowls. Two of the same size are required. The reason you want to do it this way is for the circular shape that will result when you place the two cakes together. Watch them carefully as they bake so they don’t become overcooked. You’ll have to adjust the baking time particularly if you are using glass bowls. Next is the icing. White icing works best and again if you want to save time, purchase the vanilla frosting in the cans. It works well and tastes delicious. For a good size teapot cake you’ll need at least two cans of the vanilla frosting.

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Celestial Seasonings And Good Food

Sunday, March 18th, 2007

Celestial Seasonings teas: yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. These teas have got to be some of the best ‘inventions’ on the planet. I recall my first experience with Celestial Seasonings teas. The flavor was Lemon Zinger and I thought I had died and gone to lemon lollipop heaven.

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Natural Remedies For Depression

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

As a general, ongoing remedy, tinctures of the following herbs are helpful: St. John’s wort (2 parts) and oat, lavender and mugwort (1 part each), taken in 5 ml dosages three times daily over a period of a month or more will bring relief. Another of the natural remedies for depression also addresses symptoms of anxiety, doing double duty for those who suffer from symptoms of depression. A tea made of rosemary and sage, taken on a daily basis can work wonders. Use a teaspoon each of rosemary and sage, steeped in a cup of boiling water for ten minutes and then strained as a daily tonic.

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Green Tea A Natural Source Of Antioxidants

Friday, February 2nd, 2007

Like most people, I’m becoming more and more concerned about my health now that I’m getting older. I am making a concerted effort to change my lifestyle as much as possible in order to try to prevent serious problems in the future. For example, I follow a sensible low-fat diet, avoid junk food, and have even tried to cut out coffee and carbonated sodas. Of course I needed to find a replacement beverage since coffee and diet Coke were pretty much all I consumed every day. After reading about the benefits of green tea in numerous health studies, the choice was easy…

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Cold Remedies – From Echinacea To Garlic

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

There are three herbs you’ll want on hand in your cupboard, ready at the first sign of a cold. These powerhouse herbs can prevent the cold from taking root, knocking it out within a couple of days, saving you most of the miseries of the common cold. These herbs are echinacea, garlic and ginger. Echinacea gives your immune system an immediate boost, allowing your body to fight off and sometimes even prevent the cold. Take three or four capsules three times a day. Grab your garlic and ingest this in quantity. Raw is best, as cooking tends to dilute the effect. Garlic and parsley capsules, with parsley combating the garlic breath, will work.

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Chinese Tea Culture

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Today, tea is the most widely drunk beverage in the world. Tea drinking has now become part of the social fabric of many cultures and civilizations. Now, tea drinking is not solely a Chinese indulgence or culture. However, institutions for the promotion of Chinese tea drinking and tea ceremony can be found in many countries.

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English Tea Time

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

According to some studies, the English tea was introduced to England through the effort of the London coffee houses. One of the remarkable English to offer English tea was Thomas Garway, a coffee house merchant who owned as establishment in Exchange Alley. And it is considerable to note that Thomas Garway sold both liquid and dry English tea to the public as early as 1657.

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Be Aware of the Health Benefits of Green Tea

Friday, January 19th, 2007

Article about Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea

There’s so much conflicting information about what is and isn’t good for us. We try to eat right and provide good food for our families. There does seem to be some consensus about the benefits of drinking green tea. It’s a beverage that does a body good. In fact, many people have chosen to substitute it for their morning cup of coffee. They recognize the benefits of green tea far outweigh those of a cup of java.

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Essiac Tea May Help Liver Cancer

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

Essiac tea is a combination of herbs developed by a Canadian nurse. She treated her mother, diagnosed with liver cancer in 1935, with these herbs. Although doctors had said she had only a short time to live, Rene’s mother fully recovered after ten days of treatment. Consult with an herbalist on dosage, as these herbs are very powerful.

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Coffee Alternative

Saturday, January 6th, 2007

Almost everybody enjoys their first cup of coffee in the morning. On the other hand some people actually despise or even hate the taste of coffee. They also find the smell of fresh ground coffee repelling. I know people that can get nauseous if they are exposed to the smell or taste of the coffee. It is impossible to expect that entire world will love coffee. What these people need is coffee alternative. Today you can find a variety of coffee alternative beverages. Maybe you already have a coffee alternative? I love the taste and smell of whole bean coffee but I am trying to minimize the amount I drink per day.

Which Are The Benefits Of Green Tea?

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

Different brands of green tea on the market do not contain the same levels of antioxidants. Actually it shows a wide variation from one brand to another. Quality green tea can be purchased just about everywhere, including natural grocers and online. The exact content of catechins may or may not be listed on the packaging, so do a research before purchasing. If you want to increase the benefits of green tea, then choose a variety with a higher content of these powerful antioxidants.

The Best One Cup Coffee Maker Is An Elusive Critter

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Finding a good one cup coffee maker is touch and go. The ProctorSilex 42114 Single-Serve Pod Coffeemaker is priced right and uses both coffee pods and ground coffee with its convenient permanent filter. If you are a no-holds-barred, hire the best available kind of person go with the Bunn MCP My Cafe Professional-Grade Single-Serve Coffee/Tea Machine.

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Premium Tea For Your Tea Party

Monday, November 6th, 2006

For those who enjoy a high quality tea, there are a myriad of choices to consider. With so many different types of premium tea available for your tea party, it is sometimes hard to choose which premium tea to indulge in. Some of the different kinds of premium tea include spiced black tea, yerba mate tea, rooibos tea, chamomile tea, Chinese green tea, assam tea and the list just goes on and on.

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Party ideas found in the most unusual places!

Sunday, November 5th, 2006

Usually a party is lame because people aren’t interacting. Getting people to interact isn’t as easy as it sounds, just take a look at a bus stop or subway station to get an idea of how much people spend time around each other without saying a word or even making eye contact.

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Deliver A Gift Wine Basket

Friday, October 27th, 2006

These baskets range from traditional to contemporary. The air hostess gifts are a disoriented formality. A good wine cork screw opener will make sure that all goes well. You can choose up a bunch of used but pretty baskets from your local goodwill or thrift store. Another wonderful idea is to include in the basket candles and bath salts for that romantic evening. Think about what your given customer would absolutely like. Gift baskets with a special wine and gourmet cheese are always a welcomed gift to receive. This is the most recent gift that keeps on overflow.

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Flavored Coffee like Starbucks and The Coffee Bean

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

Do you drink flavored coffee? Now this can be interpreted in different ways. If you are java savvy, like most people are these days, then you probably know about the various syrups you can add to your latte or cappuccino. However, you can also purchase flavored coffee beans. This way, if you have an espresso machine in your home, you can simply dump some flavored coffee beans in the grinder and indulge in the java of your choice. My wife can’t get enough of the flavored coffee craze. She loves all those crazy flavors such as; brown sugar brule, Boston cream pie, and German chocolate. These actually seem to be more popular today than good old-fashioned espresso blend.

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Chai Tea Is A Popular Indian Recipe

Saturday, October 14th, 2006

Chai tea is a popular Indian recipe that is basically a spiced black tea.  The recipes for chai tea vary considerably, but most of them use some combination of cardamom, cloves, ginger, peppercorn, curry, cumin seeds, lemon grass and rampe leaves.

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Premium Tea is Right for Me!

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

I had tried tea several times before, but never found it as satisfying to drink as coffee. One of my co-workers started drinking a tea blend that had a wonderful aroma. He said that he was given the premium tea as a gift from his daughter. This particular herbal tea was a loose blend that he placed in a tea leaf ball to steep. He offered to steep me a cup to try. I knew by the time that I finished that cup of tea that I was hooked.

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Premium Tea – A Rare Commodity To Be Enjoyed

Monday, September 11th, 2006

An Article About Premium Tea

For those who enjoy a high quality tea, there are a myriad of choices to consider. With so many different types of premium tea available, it is sometimes hard to choose which premium tea to indulge in. Some of the different kinds of premium tea include spiced black tea, yerba mate tea, rooibos tea, chamomile tea, Chinese green tea, assam tea and the list just goes on and on …

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Quality Tea – Premium Tea

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

For those who enjoy a high quality tea, there are a myriad of choices to consider. With so many different types of premium tea available, it is sometimes hard to choose which premium tea to indulge in. Some of the different kinds of premium tea include spiced black tea, yerba mate tea, rooibos tea, chamomile tea, Chinese green tea, assam tea and the list just goes on and on.

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