Primary Sites:
A Tea Glossary *
All the "T" vocabulary you're likely to need.
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About Okanagan Apples *
The dry, clean air of the Okanagan naturally minimizes pests that can occur in other growing regions. Here are some other notable facts for apple-lovers:
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All About Apples -- General Apple Facts and Hints *
A compendium of interesting -- and useful -- facts about apples.
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All about Garlic *
Garlic is a root vegetable that has been highly revered for thousands of years for its medicinal properties and its flavour-enhancing quality in foods.
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All about Mustard *
Everything you needed to know about the culinary and medicinal uses of mustard, its seeds and its leaves.
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All About Rice *
The indisputable staff of life for over half the world, rice is finally awakening the North American palate.
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Bergamot Oil *
Contra-indications: Bergamot is a photosensitizer (increases the skins reaction to sunlight making it more likely to burn) so it should not be used when exposed to sunlight or tanning beds. Bergamot has antispasmodic properties and therefore should be avoided during pregnancy.
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Blueberries and Health *
Blueberries rank as the highest anti-oxidant fruit! Here's the study that supports the claim...
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Cumin, a nutty, peppery spice (AKA Roman Caraway) *
In ancient times when it was necessary to conserve foods with salt, herbs and spices were used to correct the taste of meals. Cumin -- also known as "Roman caraway" -- was one of these spices.
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DAB -- European Regulatory Literature *
The German Pharmacopoiea (Deutsches Arzneibuch, or DAB) contains monographs on the quality and standards of many herbal drugs, medicinal plant preparations, and natural substances (e.g., essential oils) sold in Germany.
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Fructose sweetening could be even worse than using other sweeteners *
According to Pharmaceutical News, a University of Cincinnati (UC) study provides new evidence that drinking large amounts of beverages containing fructose adds body fat, and might explain why sweetening with fructose could be even worse than using other sweeteners
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Garber Gastronomic: All about salt *
Some cooks swear by the differences between sea,
kosher and table salt, though most of us just buy a
standard brand, without giving the matter a second
thought. Some chefs will keep powdered, flaked, sea
and kosher salt in their kitchens.
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Garber Gastronomic: An Ice Cream 'Glace-ary' *
How can you tell what's what? Here's a guide I like to call a short "glace-ary" of terms. . .
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Garber Gastronomic: Mustard Madness *
During his first trip to France with us, our son, Kit -- at age 18 -- had a major epiphany: He tasted "real" mustard for the first time.
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Garber Gastronomic: Partial to Peppercorns *
All about the spice we think of paired with salt -- but which really has mythology and intrigue of its own.
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Garber Gastronomic: Sugar Substitutes *
How bad IS sugar for you? And are sugar substitutes safe? Anne Garber explores the options.
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Levulose (alt: Fructose) *
Fructose has also come come under suspicion recently.
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Massaman Curry Paste *****
A common sound in the Thai countryside kitchen is the steady pound-pound-pound of a mortar and pestle to make these pastes. Make it yourself and keep it in the fridge for when you need it.
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Oil of Oregano *
The word "Oregano" comes from the Greek, and means "mountain of joy." Oil of oregano is one of nature's best natural antiseptics. It was used to sterilize pre-operative instruments until 1950.
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Secondary Sites:
* Epicureal.com, Qualifirst and Far-Met *****
Hard to find gourmet food item? Good news: Now you can shop online for those heretofore hard-to-find specialty food items!
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Avocado Oil *
Avocado oil is a delicious food substance with properties very similar to extra virgin olive oil. It is wonderful in marinades or as a salad dressing; but it has other uses, too. As a carrier oil for cosmetics, avocado Oil has outstanding regenerative properties and restructuring powers to keep skin moisturized and soft.
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Basil Oil *
May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Use well diluted. Not to be used during pregnancy.
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Garber Gastronomic: New food choices for healthier lifestyles *
What kinds of food compromises do we need to make to accommodate changing lifestyles and diet regimens?
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Garber Gastronomic: The Glorious Potato *
The versatile potato can be eaten as the main course, a side dish, a salad, a soup, a snack or in a casserole. They even can be used to make breads and rolls.
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Info on Quinoa *
Pronounced "KEEN-wha," quinoa is considered a super-grain because it contains all of the essential amino acids -- making it a complete protein.
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Lavender Oil *
Lavender oil is also known as the "First Aid Kit in a Bottle." Helpful in many ways for body and mind. Is used in hundreds of applications. Helps heal wounds, cuts, burns, relieves headaches. Acts as a local anaesthetic to relieve pain, sunburn, asthma, throat infections to name but a few.
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Momordica Grosvenori *
Grosvenor Momordica Fruit is the dried fruit of Momordica grosvenori Swingle. The substance appears in a diabetic-friendly product called "SlimSweet," manufactured in Tempe, AZ. It not a sugar of any kind, and therefore is a "zero" on the glycemic index.
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SEMAINE DU GOUT, du 16 au 22 octobre, 2007 *
For one week each year, France celebrates its rich gastronomic history with an event called La Semaine du Goût. In its honour, top chefs, farmers and restaurateurs unite to deliver good French food to the French public (and visiting foreigners, of course)
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Time to shake that salty food habit *
If you think setting down the shaker will make a difference, take that advice with a grain of salt; most salt comes from processed foods and restaurants.
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