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Cooling it All Off
In such a hot, humid, tropical climate, is it any wonder that Indians favor sweet, cool treats? Desserts in India…
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Aromatics Make the Meal
As we found out with tracing the spice trades, India has a huge wealth of spices. Spices and their uses…
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Tracing the Spice Route
As I mentioned in my first post, one of the biggest events that shaped India’s history is the spice route.…
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Unique Botanical Offerings From A Land of Opposites
Australia as a land is a country of extremes and opposites. With the desert outback, coastland all around the country…
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Don’t Forget the Savory Pies!
After Thanksgiving is a great time to remember that pies do not always have to be sweet! They can also…
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Spice History: Ginger
Some people may be surprised to learn that ginger is a tropical loving plant. The ginger that we enjoy is…
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Herbs, Roots and Flowers
The word “tea” is used for just about any beverage that is made from plants and is not coffee! 🙂…
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The Comforts of Tea
Tea has always been a wonderful part of my life. My parents were tea drinkers instead of coffee early on…
