Posts for January 19th 2008

Tea

Monkey Tea, Monkey Do

This tea is called Monkey Picked Tea, and it's not just a name it's a fact.

This tea is called Monkey Picked Tea, and it's not just a name it's a fact. According to legend, monkeys used to pick tea from high branches and brought them to their masters. The masters — mostly monks — thought it was delicious and so a cycle was born. These days, the monkey picking tea practice has all but died out, but apparently one remote village continues the tradition. Each bag of tea ($24.99) contains about two ounces of loose leaf tea, or approximately 28 cups. Oh and I should tell you that no monkeys were harmed in the tea-picking.

The flavor is supposed to be amazing, but to be honest, I haven't tried it yet. What do you think, is this something you'd want to try?

Guess Who

Name That Dish!

Yesterday I suggested you make a simple white bean stew for dinner.
Yesterday I suggested you make a simple white bean stew for dinner. White beans are also an ingredient in the thick Tuscan soup pictured below. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Dish!

recipes

Colorful Side: Red Cabbage, Cranberry, and Apple Slaw

I was listening to a recent episode of Good Food, when chef Mark Peel started talking about a delicious cabbage slaw.

I was listening to a recent episode of Good Food, when chef Mark Peel started talking about a delicious cabbage slaw. It all sounded amazing, but it was his addition of thinly sliced apples that sealed the deal for me. I couldn't find his exact recipe, but I did discover this delicious looking red cabbage, cranberry and apple slaw. To make this colorful side today, read more

salads

Microgreens For the Home Cook: Love It or Hate It?

Although we are only three weeks into '08, one of the upcoming trends — microgreens for the home cook — is everywhere.

Although we are only three weeks into '08, one of the upcoming trends — microgreens for the home cook — is everywhere. They're on Food and Wine's list of best new ingredients and The Nibble is featuring them as their pick of the week. Similar to baby greens but younger, microgreens are tender, delicate little lettuces. Many restaurant chefs use the greens in dishes or as garnish, but until now they weren't widely available to home cooks. As much as I love experimenting with new ingredients, I don't know if I want to make microgreen salads at home. How about you?

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