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Be the Change

Mangrove Fund – Helping Haiti

Courtesy of Mary Costantino Co-Founder and Director of Mangrove Fund Starting a non-profit, while trying to juggle a demanding medical career and a growing family was never part of my…

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Chocolate

Creamy, Cooked Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate that is smooth and rich in flavor is ideal for using in mousse. You can use either milk or dark chocolate, but if you use milk, make certain that…

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Cakes

Baby Lemon Cheesecakes

Courtesy of Rose Levy Beranbaum from Rose’s Heavenly Cakes Real Baking With Rose Creamy cheesecakes set on a gossamer base of thin sponge cake (biscuit) and topped with lemon curd…

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Rose’s Heavenly Cakes

Reviewing cookbooks is actually not as easy as you might think.  Why? Hungry or not, the Pavlov response kicks in when I read luscious recipes and look at knock-out, full-color…

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Be the Change

Lending Promise

In 2004, Meg North Taylor’s three-year-old daughter, Victoria announced that when she grew up she wanted to be a ballet dancer, a doctor, and the queen of Asia. After considering…

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Tropical Fruits? You Betcha!

This visit on beautiful Hawaii, I’ve been treated to some fruits I’ve never tried as well as others I’ve enjoyed once again. I love fruit, not only because of the…

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Candies and Confections

Luscious Gianduja Squares

 Carole Bloom has graciously shared a toothsome recipe from her new book, Intensely Chocolate (Wiley, 2010), which not only is delicious, but is also an ideal gift to make for…

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Beverages

Lime Mint Iced Tea

  Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com A simple and thirst quenching iced tea for summer! Print Lime Mint Iced Tea Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆…

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Beverages

Arnold Palmer Iced Tea

Arnold Palmer Iced Tea Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com If you’re from the South, this cooler is known as “Half and Half.” An unbeatable combination of iced tea and lemonade,…

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Island Coconut Quencher

Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com   Print Island Coconut Quencher Print Recipe ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1…

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Summer Sippers

SUMMER SIPPERS Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com  Here are some unique and delicious iced beverages created by tea specialist Annaliese Keller.  The teas and tisanes can be ordered from www.malabartradingco.com…

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Be the Change

Pocketful of Joy

There are many paths that lead to becoming a dedicated social entrepreneur.  While the work itself may not manifest for decades, the seeds of dedication are often sown in childhood. …

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Commonly Asked Questions About Tea

Commonly Asked Questions About Tea Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com Q: How many cups will I get from one ounce of tea? A: A pound of tea yields between 200…

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Afternoon Tea on Onomea Bay

Afternoon Tea on Onomea Bay Courtesy of Sonia Martinez: www.soniatasteshawaii.com On a beautiful Spring afternoon not long ago, I was invited to join friends for tea.  Now, I know that…

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Tasting Tea

Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com  TASTING TEA: Getting Started Tea tasting is similar to wine tasting: specific methodologies are used for tasting tea and an entire language exists for describing…

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