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Yams are different to sweet potatoes. Most of the time we are eating sweet potatoes unless they have been imported from a country such as those in Africa. Then it may truly be a yam.

Extracts are made commercially, but were once produced in the kitchen. Meat, fish, and vegetable extracts may have a place in natural cooking, when you how to use them.

General guidelines for storing herbs and spices, and know ways to preserve herbs.

Introduction to about aromatic herbs, spices and other natural flavorings and condiments.  Always natural cooking, using natural ingredients.

As with any home project, preparation is half the key to success in home brewing.

Look again to that jar where that beer was poured. How and where you serve beer is important the right glassware will enhance a great brew and the wrong one may spoil the experience.

Wine clubs are thriving. Less well known s the fact that beer clubs have done the same.

Lambic beer is produced using wild yeast, instead of the carefully cultivated yeast used with most commercial beers. It is the product of spontaneous fermentation.

Subtle anise flavor with a hint of green tea, ideal for infusions and seasoning; used as anise or licorice flavoring.