LATEST ARTICLES - PAGE: 6

It's time for farmers markets.They're popping up all around the nation.They can vary from a real farmers market with farm fresh produce locally grown and sold by the farmer to more of an arts and crafts show.When shopping at a farmers market that the consumer has to be wary of anyone selling vegetables or fruit which aren't locally grown or are out of season.It's becoming common practice for some entrepreneurs to buy the same produce that's available in the grocery and market it at the farmers market place...

Have you got to be a sommelier to know something about wine? Well, if you wish to tout yourself as a professional, maybe but in case you only want to enjoy a great glass of wine, go with your gut - or rather your mouth - and appreciate what tastes good to you.So, why not host a wine tasting party? Before you hit the panic button, get uptight and claim to know nothing about wine, cease! We are not suggesting you sit around talking bouquet and barrel fermenting...

There are three basic types of Asian tea; Green, Black and Oolong.All three come from the same tea plant Camelia sinensis.The differences between the teas result from the way the tea leaves are plucked and processed.Although there are 3 basic kinds of tea, there are more than 3,000 varieties to pick from.Despite their title, herbal teas aren't tea at all since they don't come from the tea plant, but from herb and spice plants...

The best way to generate tea is a topic of great debate for centuries.1.Always use fresh water if possible.Spring water is best because of its purity and absence of additives like chlorine and fluoride which may influence the taste.If you use tap water then run the faucet until the water is cold and clean.Good quality water is crucial for the perfect cup of tea.2.Preferably use a teapot made from china or earthenware...

A lot of people contemplate becoming a vegetarian at one point or another.Some consider a meatless diet because they feel sorry for the animals.Others think a vegetarian way of eating will improve their health.However, from those well-intentioned individuals very few actually follow through and change their way of eating.The idea of completely giving up meat forms a big stumbling block for many.For some reason, when it comes to vegetarian cooking, most people only see the"extremist" approach: either give up meat completely or you may as well include the meat in every meal...