Tag: organic

HOT TEA – Tips and History

Many of the potential health advantages of TEA are well known in the East and West after thousands of years of consumption. Wars, intrigue, theft, and subterfuge are all part of the history related to tea and its value to the world economy which began long ago with trade routes in ancient times. Some of us…




EASTER-PASSOVER-SPRING

Over the years, our doors have been open and crossed by people of all races, orientations, and denominations. We have always done our very best to help each one of them, and did a pretty good job which earned us our highly regarded reputation. The two big holidays for April are EASTER and PASSOVER. We’ve…




LOCAVORE – Eat Locally

Eating within 100 miles of your city location is called being a LOCAVORE. Our best advice TIP for today is “go local” and become a locavore. The concept “think globally act locally” is a known political slogan. Buying food from your local farmers markets, community gardens, food co-ops, farmers markets or community supported agriculture is a…




VALENTINES DAY – ECO AND ROMANTIC

On this Valentine’s Day, Go “Eco” and “Romantic!” It is my understanding there is no such thing as a “selfish gene” as Richard Dawkins (the renowned genome scientist) believes. Love transforms all, and all exists in love first including “selfishness”, which is merely an aspect of ignorance as a fear based separation illusion. So my…




ORGANIC WINES – The House Cellar

At Gilt in the New York Palace Hotel it’s a treat to watch wine director Patrick Cappiello work his magic, pairing wines with chef Justin Bogle’s otherworldly prix fixe dinners. Luxury Wine tasting happens on Wednesday nights. Cappiello and noted wine importer Joe Dressner pull out the big guns to pair three organic wines with all…