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A fun and entertaining part idea is to host a Mad Hatter themed Tea Party. You can sent out invitations shaped like a teacup and include a teabag in the envelope. Tell your guests not to be late for a very important date, just like the White Rabbit. Have party guests wear the craziest hats they can find.. The party decorations can be inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Steeping the perfect cup of tea is an art. With proper technique you can bring out all of the subtleties and flavors of the tea. If you want to drink a perfect cup of tea, let’s go through the steps you need to get there.

Firstly, water is the most vital part of the brewing process, start with cool well oxygenated water, and avoid using tap water as the minerals will change the flavor of the tea. Second you want to bring this water to just a boil, never over-boil or it loses most of its oxygen which plays an important part in enhancing your tea’s flavor. Never pour the boiling water directly over the tea leaves or it will burn the delicate leaves of teas such as white or green.

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A caviar niche: Even more growth is ahead for Miami Gardens-based Markys

By Ina Paiva Cordle
Published on Monday August 26, 2013

Vinegar is one of those ingredients that people don't think of as often as they should. It is mostly just seen in salad dressings and pickles, which is a shame, because there is a whole world of flavor there just waiting to be tapped into. Vinegar is a living ingredient created through the process of fermentation. Sugar is converted into alcohol, which is then fermented into vinegar. Fresh vinegar has a very sharp and biting taste. Its true quality is best revealed by aging. During aging, it becomes mellower. A minimum of six months is required for vinegar to begin to attain its highest qualities. The longer it is aged, the more these subtle qualities will develop.

Russian Caviar - Made in the USA
Press Release Source: Optimus Inc. Russian Caviar - Made in the USA

Miami, FL - June 25, 2013 - Think of Russia when you think caviar? Think again. Sturgeon AquaFarms (SAF) in the tiny town of Bascom, Florida boasts more beluga sturgeon than the Caspian Sea.

The company began importing live Caspian beluga and sevruga in 2003 – just two years before mounting international pressure forced the U.S. to ban the import of beluga-related products. It is now the only company in the U.S. authorized to raise beluga sturgeon.

Try using vinegars for foods you never would have thought to pair them with. A great example is using aged balsamic vinegar as a topping for ice cream. It is a unique dessert to serve to your guests, and you will be the talk of the party.