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Have you ever wanted to know exactly what a Hot Toddy is or how wine is "mulled" ?  If you're feeling adventurous and fully charged this holiday season then you should try one, or both, of these recipes. Mix up your drink...

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What's your family's go-to main course on the holidays? Another Turkey maybe? Prime Rib, Roast, Cornish Hens, or maybe a vegetarian option? The list is endless. In my family, my mother always tries to make something really exciting, and it is always...

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First up is Germany In Germany, Christmas, or Weihnachten, is very important, and comes with a lot of really cool and interesting traditions.  Christmas Eve is the main day of celebration in Germany, for it is the last day of the advent....

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With Christmas fast approaching, I thought I'd sit down and talk about my favorite holiday activities and moments. I have a feeling they might be the same as yours too. OK, even though I am atrociously bad at it, I actually really...

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Earl Grey. A completely counterintuitive title for such an exceptional flavor combination.  I grew up watching my father drink Earl Grey. When the name rolled off of his tongue I saw a flash of dull, outdated grey. I saw a flavorless and...

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Oolong Tea. The big mystery tea. How many of you have heard the tea but don't quite know anything about it? "Is it a sleepy tea?" "What kind of tea is it?"  The composition of Oolong, is deemed "partially oxidized." Where black...

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What comes to mind when you think of pasta? Italy? Well, you're not wrong. Italy has been portrayed as the godfather of spaghetti for, well, a long time. But I think you'd be shocked to find out that the creation of noodles...

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You're probably wondering "what the heck is an elderberry and why will it help me?" Elderberry is a form of a Sambucus plant. It is classified as a flowering plant with roughly 150-200 species. It is beautiful to look at, and smell....

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To preface this post, I just want to go ahead and say it.. and say it LOUD for the people in the back- GET YOUR FLU SHOT! Trust me, as a past sufferer of a severe flu many times in my life,...

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If you haven't noticed yet, Spice Hut has created a new line of products called "Son of a Gun Seasonings." !! Located in the rainy Pacific Northwest, we have worked hard to prove that even us Washingtonians can produce a damn good...

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If you've experience the boldness that is Golden Milk, then you know how unique it is. Sweet and savory come together in perfect unison to generate a powerhouse of turmeric-rich goodness.  If you don't know anything about turmeric and its greatness, then...

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As the 2018 school year approaches, I can't help but reflect on my accomplishments (both small and large) from the past year. What is it about fall that makes it feel like a rebirth, more so than January 1st? Maybe it's the...

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