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• Culinary cupid

  February 9, 2011 in Food on Page C1 Whether you’ve found your perfect match or you’re still searching, celebrate the day dedicated to love with food pairings made in heaven. For Valentine’s Day we talked to local wine, …

• How to brew the perfect cup of tea, from traditional to exotic

  November 3, 2010 in Food on Page C1 ‘As a child, I made peppermint tea from the backyard,” says Dawn Kiki, owner of Brambleberry Cottage and Tea Shoppe. “It was every girl’s dream to have tea parties.” While …

• Miss Manners: Tea time is not about politics nor gulp-’n’-go beverage

  September 13, 2010 in Features on Page C7 DEAR MISS MANNERS: Tea gatherings are becoming more popular, and I would like to plan a tea party. I have only attended one and would like to learn how to …

• Thousands protest taxes in Olympia

  April 15, 2009 in News A crowd of 4,000 to 5,000 descended on the state capitol in Olympia today, blasting taxes and government spending. 1

• Deer Park woman relishes hosting Victorian tea parties

  March 25, 2009 in Food on Page C1 Ninna Gendreau has a passion for all things tea. From collecting tea memorabilia to hosting high tea in her home, Gendreau takes her hobby seriously. Gendreau has been hosting Victorian … 1

• Spot of tea may halt bark beetles

  February 4, 2009 in City on Page A6 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Would a dose of herbal tea slow the march of beetles killing millions of acres of pine trees across the West? Sort of.

• Green tea can help you lose that belly fat

  January 27, 2009 in Features on Page C3 If reducing that paunch is one of your goals, consider adding green tea to your diet. A study published in the February issue of the Journal of Nutrition supports the …