Over the last few articles we have explored black teas from India and oolong teas from Taiwan, and now our journey takes us to China and Japan where most of the world’s green teas are produced. Green tea originated in China, dating back to 2737 BC, and is popular throughout Asian cultures, although it has [...]

As we enter the last few weeks of year and make a transition into the new, it may seem like the combination of the cold winter months and the holidays conspire to expand our waistlines. Dinner tables are stuffed with succulent turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and slices of sweet pumpkin pie—and that’s just Thanksgiving! There’s [...]

 Friends dropping by? Need a recipe or drink idea that everyone will love? Enjoy these recipes for tasty hiliday entertaining provided by local maryland Restaurants. Let Jackie’s, Great Sage, Drovers Grill, Cattail Creek Country Club, and Bistro Blanc help you create a meorable gathering.　
Pumpkin Bisque in Mini Pumpkin Shells
With Cinnamon Cream, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds [...]

On our journey through tea types, we now come to Oolong, which is probably the least familiar to casual tea drinkers. Oolong teas, known as partially or semi-oxidized teas, are traditionally manufactured in China and Taiwan. With exotic names like Ti Kuan Yin and Tung Ting, oolongs are among the most distinct and interesting of [...]

In the last issue we covered the history of tea, and now we’ll begin taking a look at the different types of tea.  Tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant which is native to the regions surrounding the Himalayan Mountains:  China to the north and India to the south.  Tea plants enjoy a sub-tropical climate [...]

The mornings are cooler; I’ve traded in my sandals for ballet flats; I’m throwing a light sweater on over my t-shirts—all sure signs that autumn is here. Fall is my favorite cooking season so naturally it is a great season for wine.  
I begin to crave heartier foods and the wines to go with them. [...]