Category Archives: Gourmet

It has been reported that tea drinkers who drink 3 or more cups daily run an 11 percent less risk of heart attack or heart disease as reported in 2001 by the Journal of Epidemiology. Named mainly by its appearance, … Continue reading →

There are many holidays and events worth celebrating throughout the year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s & Father’s Day, Halloween, anniversaries, and birthdays. With so many holidays, so many occasions, and so many events, there is not ‘so many … Continue reading →

Ah, the delightful aroma of brewing coffee fills the morning air and as you eagerly await your first cup of your favorite flavored java. Flavored coffees beans, ground gourmet coffee, flavored syrups, flavored creamers and coffee whiteners and instant coffees … Continue reading →

In 1827 “theine” was discovered. It had close to the same effects as caffeine in coffee and we actually know it as black tea caffeine. As time went on it was discovered that it was actually tantamount to caffeine and … Continue reading →

The Chinese have been known for drinking tea, at least in movies and in restaurants. This picture that we have been given is a true picture, they have done this because of its refreshing and soothing effects. Black tea is … Continue reading →

There is nothing more exciting than having a live lobster delivered to your doorstep. Especially when this lobster is alive and kicking! For starters you may be wondering if this is even possible, unless of course you live in the … Continue reading →

How many fruit baskets have you sent or received during the past holidays or on past birthdays? I find that specialty foods easily surpass the traditional gifts and are some of the best gifts given or received for three reasons: … Continue reading →

Most coffee drinkers don’t give much though to the coffee they drink. They drink whatever coffee is cheap and nearby. When shopping for coffee most people buy whatever is cheapest. The coffee most people drink is weak and tastes alarmingly … Continue reading →

Gourmet cooking may seem inaccessible, something only wealthy people can enjoy, or even intimidating. There’s no reason to feel this way about it. If you’re interesting in gourmet cooking, that’s the most important part. If you’ve never tried gourmet cooking … Continue reading →

Drinking tea — research shows it to be a healthy activity, because tea contains antioxidants that help fight cancer and even slow the aging process. Vitamin C, found in some teas, helps fight illnesses and colds. Some teas contain polyphones, … Continue reading →