Green tea is the most popular variety of tea in Japan and China, but is notoriously difficult to brew since it turns bitter so easily. Below, we’ve got all of the secrets to brewing that elusive perfect cup. All teas, aside from herbal varieties, are made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea is different from most as it is very lightly oxidized after picking, allowing it to retain its natural flavor — bringing out those grass and vegetable notes.
Black Olive and Provolone Grandma Pie Recipe makes 1 pie (about 6 ) ServingsOil-cured olives are quite salty, and we love their chewy texture, but you can use brined black olives if you prefer.Ingredients12 ounces fresh mozzarella, grated (about 2½ cups)4 ounces sharp provolone cheese, grated (about 1 cup)¼ red onion, thinly sliced½ cup Sicilian oil-cured black olives, pitted, coarsely choppedCrushed red pepper flakes (for serving; optional)Recipe PreparationPlace a rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 525° or as high as oven will go.
The new home of bakery Debbie Does Doberge will serve cocktails, snacks, and dessertEach cake is made up of eight layers of cake and seven layers of pudding, surrounded by a layer of buttercream and a slightly thicker layer of poured fondant.Baked goods meet booze at Bakery Bar, the newest addition to New Orleans’ Lower Garden District food and beverage scene.
Each religion has its own food lawsiStockPhotoMuslims fast during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan.Just about every major religion on earth has laws that in one form or another dictate what its devotees can and can’t eat. Some are stricter than others; some only go into effect during specific times of year; some involve ritual fasting.
Apple, Cranberry, and Pineapple Crisp Recipe IngredientsTopping1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar3/4 cup all purpose flour10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, diced, room temperatureFilling1/4 cup all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 1/4 pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 3 medium), peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled cored fresh pineappleRecipe PreparationFor ToppingWhisk sugar and flour in medium bowl.
There’s little new about Brennan & Carr in Gravesend, Brooklyn. The squat, roadside beefeteria has been doing its thing since 1938: roast beef in a place where if you squint, it could be a Revolutionary War era tavern. The sign says most of what you need to know: “Hot Beef.” The rest? Application.
