As the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, tea (茶, Cha, Camellia Sinensis), is much more than just a drink. Having been cultivated and consumed for thousands of years, with an origin that is still steeped in a veil of mystery, there is just something about tea that...
I was introduced to David Sedaris’ creative nonfiction when I was a freshman in college, and it didn’t take me long to fall in love with him. He’s hilarious, profound, crass, lyrical…I could go on and on. I actually only own one hard copy of his books and the rest are audiob...
it sounds established like it knows who it is. It has an identity. It feels like it’s been around for a minute, but really it’s only been around since the end of 2021 – it makes it ample time to release a project, but now’s the time. ...
The result sounds amazing. Test it yourself, and tell me what you think in the comments! I’ll pass them on to the cook, if he’s not too busy soaking up the Caribbean sun and being a gourmand. The very same lobster. Well, one of ’em. Here are Cousin Jeff’s instructions: Take...
This month, it worked out to attend one of the twice-monthly dinners. It was a celebration of early spring, with vibrant colors and unexpected hints of sweetness in each dish. Spring(-ish) tea sandwiches with milk bread, cucumber, watercress, cream cheese, and anchovy; crispy spam, pineappl...
And that was MY complicated meal. It sounds simple, really. But there were eight children to be watched. So that took Karen. There was a tent to be dealt with. So that took Husband and JJ. That left me to cook. Burger, sausage, toast, baked beans and a fried egg each. For eight...
It contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, and is the largest body of water in theGreat Glen, which runs from Inverness in the north toFort Williamin the south. With a capacity of 23,000 cu. ft., it is almost three times that ofLoch Lomondand more that...
I think the moment I offered to bring her a taste of the iced tea was when our relationship shifted. I put some ice in a glass and filled it a quarter or so, brought it to the table with sugar. She told me she needed caffeine and sugar because she had been cleaning her house all...
Then, four years ago I read a suggestion to STEAM the eggs for the same allotted time, then chill quickly with iced water. Since using the steaming method, I have only had, maybe three or four eggs that were hard to peel, after steaming dozens of eggs……even using super-fresh eggs ...
The process of how to caramelize sugar is quite a simple one and is the start of many dessert sauces and candies. The technique may seem daunting but...