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Easy drinking, fresh and crisp, La Carraia’s Orvieto Classico is an Italian light–bodied white wine with quite a history dating back to the Middle Ages, where it was a favorite wine of the Papacy. Pair with fresh shellfish and gremolata sauces for a match made in foodie heaven.
A Florentine artist by training, Bibi Graetz creates the artwork for his wine labels in addition to producing fine wine. Meaning “Crazy House” in Italian, Casamatta is Graetz’s best selling wine from Tuscany and a super value. With great depth of flavors (actually more than you’d expect at this price), it has scored 90 Pts in Wine Spectator Magazine. Pairs beautifully with Mediterranean dishes with tomato based sauces and a Modigliani.
As if pugliese bread isn’t fabulous enough, we’ve upped the ante with Nugget Markets’ own Kalamata Olive Pugliese, baked from scratch in–house daily using local flour and local buttermilk.
Back in the 70s, grapefruits were a popular weight–loss aid. Fast forward almost 50 years and scientists now understand how grapefruit’s special mix of nutrients can aid weight loss along with a host of other health benefits.
Deep Eddy is the oldest swimming hole in Texas. Inspired by this time–honored landmark, Deep Eddy Vodka brings you “the smoothest, highest quality vodka around.”
You are cordially invited to afternoon tea with Miss Poppy, tea maven extraordinaire and all–around adorable hostess, as she presents the do’s and don’ts of tea sipping etiquette. Have a seat between the March Hare and the Mad Hatter, and get ready to party with Poppy!
If you’re looking to mind your teas and q’s, this is the book for you! Healing Teas, by Marie Nadine Antol, is a comprehensive look into the world of tea, including its fascinating history, uses, misuses, health benefits, preparation techniques, culture, and brewing applications. From chamomile to garlic, from Essiac to Kombucha, Healing Teas contains a wealth of information (including an herb guide with detailed descriptions) for the tea lover in your life.
Besides water, tea is by far the world’s most popular beverage. Tea drinking, a common ritual in many countries offering guests a welcome or an afternoon spot of relaxation, is also a good practice for your health. “Tea” tea (green, black, white and oolong—all from the same tropical Camellia sinensis plant) along with herbal teas come from plants, which contain powerful health boosting antioxidant compounds. Here’s a quick run down on tea types and benefits.
Back in 2009, during San Francisco’s underground food renaissance, Rana Lehmer–Chang transformed her mother’s traditional kombucha recipe to include high–quality white, green, and black teas blended with fragrant flowers, and the company now known as House Kombucha was born.
Your digestive system has more going on inside of it than you may realize. There are literally trillions of bacteria that live mostly in the lower parts of your intestines—the colon. These bacteria establish a “city” of sorts with many different “neighborhoods” of friendly (healthy) and non–friendly (harmful) bacteria types. Your immune health depends upon the friendly bacteria out–numbering the non– friendly neighbors. Scientists view the intestinal track as the first line of defense against illness, so maintaining ample friendly bacteria ultimately keeps you well. Stress, poor sleep, sporadic eating or poor dietary choices can each disrupt the balance of friendly versus non–friendly bacteria. Take these simple steps to promote healthy bacteria in your intestines and a strong immune system.