Tea dates back to at least 2730 BCE. It is believed it was first cultivated and brewed in China, where tea containers, presumably for steeping herbs in hot water, were found in ancient burial sites. Buddhist monks later established their own tea traditions in Japan. India is also renowned for its tea culture. The concept… Continue reading The Accidental Tea Bag
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What is The World’s Most Expensive Chocolate?
February is well underway at the time of this writing, and Valentine’s Day is but a few sunrises away. It seems only fitting to focus our attention on the sweet of sweets, chocolate. Confectionery chefs strive to develop the perfect chocolate treat. In fact, chocolate is not merely a treat, it is a gastronomical oeuvre… Continue reading What is The World’s Most Expensive Chocolate?
You Dream What You Eat
There was a time, oh centuries ago actually, when your family physician would skim over concerns regarding your mom and dad’s and siblings’ ailments to focus instead on dreams and diet, yours. This would have been your experience had you had the good fortune to have Hippocrates as your personal doctor. You know, he’s the… Continue reading You Dream What You Eat
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