Beverages

Colds and flu are in season. Having recovered from the bug, now I am comforting two friends who have it. One has declared that honey is better than chicken soup. Thinking this is heresy, I decided to investigate. Here’s why it can be true. Hot tea with honey, like chicken soup, helps relieve a...
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The punishing heat and humidity this year have me consuming iced tea and coffee by the gallon. For variety, I also like to reach for a frosty glass of chilled almond milk. On Sicily, where days can boil above 100° F., the nights stick at 90° F. for weeks on end and few people...
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