Cocktail & Mocktail Garnishes
Some classics drinks require a classic garnish--a gin and tonic requires lime in the U.S., lemon in the U.K.--while Cuba libre is, by definition, a rum and coke with a lime wedge. Still, you can dress a drink up without changing it up: a long ... [... more]
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Coffee's New Surprises
Coffee--even in excess--is not the absolute villain many fear. Coffee - even in excess - is not the absolute villain many fear. In fact, surprising new research shows that longtime coffee drinkers are less apt to develop diabetes, Parkinson's ... [... more]
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Had your EGCG Today?
Science, which previously linked green tea to lower cholesterol and blood sugar, now finds that three cups of green tea may have enough of the potent antioxidant EGCG to fight cancer and heart disease. In Japanese tests, EGCG deactivated a growth ... [... more]
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Join the Tea Party
Americans are drinking three times more tea than a decade ago--black tea, green tea, red tea, even tea spiked with essence of broccoli--because tea is a terrific health drink. Both black and green tea are antibacterial, antiviral and ... [... more]
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Party Planning 101
Any party, large or small, is built with the same basic elements--it's up to you to decide how elaborate plans become. Whatever you do, stay within your comfort zone so you and your guests are more likely to enjoy yourselves. What is the theme of ... [... more]
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Healthy Snacks for Kids: Smoothies
They're a great way to sneak more fiber and antioxidants into your kids. (But all they'll care about is the taste.) Even kids with dairy allergies can enjoy fabulous fruit or vegetable smoothies. They're a great DIY snack for older kids; younger ... [... more]
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Brewing Coffee
Once you know the basics, it doesn't take much to brew perfect coffee; as a matter of fact, it only takes three things: Filtered water: the fewer impurities in the water, the less competition for the true flavor of the coffee. Correct ... [... more]
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Christmas Drinks
It's a rich, indulgent favorite, and Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Some eggnog recipes contain raw eggs. If you're concerned about safety, purchase pasteurized eggs or heat the eggnog mixture to pasteurize them yourself. Eggs need to ... [... more]
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Grinding Coffee Beans
There's no doubt grinders are fun gadgets for coffee-lovers, but do you A home grinder is perfect for someone who buys more than two week's worth of beans at a time. The coffee's flavor will last longer if the beans are kept whole, then ground ... [... more]
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Starting From the Grounds, Up
Coffee beans are ground differently for every form of brewing, including espresso. There are two main types of espresso machines, and they each require a different grind, so first you'll want to determine if yours is steam-driven or pump-driven. ... [... more]
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Coffee Pairing: Dark-Roasted Blends
Get to know characteristics of these dark-roasted blends and what types of foods are most complimentary. These are beans from multiple regions, blended and roasted together to create a uniquely flavored coffee. Get to know characteristics of ... [... more]
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Coffee Pairing
It used to be you had two choices when it came to coffee: decaf or regular. Now there's a world of possibilities--literally. Let's take a look at the major growing regions of the world and what kind of a flavor profile you can expect from each ... [... more]
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