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I'm not sure about you but this year some of our summer harvests plants got a bit confused with the extended summer. In particular our basil plant continued to produce great quality leaves until our first frost last week. At home we use alot of basil, from home made pesto pasta to adding it to our roasts. We had such a great crop this year that we have made it into a pesto and frozen it for our winter months.  This recipe is easy to make and great tasting. Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/3...

Tea is the most consumed brewed beverage in the world ahead of coffee. But do you really understand what is the difference? True Tea whether it is black, green, white or oolong comes from the tea plant Camellia Sinensis. While herbal tea comes from soaking various flowers, leaves or spices in hot water. There are many benefits to drinking different teas but did you know that many teas take well to different infusing times and water temperatures? Experiment to find your ideal time, but take care and don't steep for too long or you'll find your tea has gone bitter. Green Tea Made with steamed tea...