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Of course, there is the Christmas dinner that everyone loves and as long as you get the timings right then you have the makings of a tasty dinner.

Traditionally everyone had turkey for dinner but as time has gone by many other meats such as pheasant, duck and ham have appeared on the Christmas table. In fact you can get all 3 in one which is extremely tasty and offers something a bit different to turkey. Some families like to stick to tradition and go for turkey but for others who like to try new things then there are plenty of options on the market.

So much effort goes into the making Christmas day as perfect as possible and this includes getting the right presents for the friends and family and cooking the nicest tasting meal. The meal is an important part of Christmas as it sets the tone for the day as most families eat early afternoon and ensures everyone is well fed. The quality of the food and ingredients therefore is extremely important.

If you have not started preparing for the dinner then it is a good idea to start soon as with less than a month to Christmas day time is running out fast. Think how quickly the previous 11 months have gone and you will soon realise that preparations should be made. This includes getting together the ingredients required for the main meal as well as added snacks for everyone to enjoy. Getting a box of chocolates is a good idea in case an unexpected visitor turns up (they make for good presents!)

So you like homemade pizza? Well I can tell you that it is just so simple and an inexpensive to make one of your very own at home. Enjoy the taste and aroma of that NY Style Pizza Shop. Go ahead, give it a toss!

The crust or pie base is the key part to the successful pizza pie recipe. Once you’ve mastered the technique of making your own pizza base, you can move on to picking your toppings. The choice is yours; let your imagination and taste buds go to work. Just check out the local market and see what you can find to top that delicious pizza pie. There is actually a two (2) step process for making your pizza, here we go… first you will have to make the base; secondly you will enjoy adding your favorite toppings. That’s It. Here are the ingredients that are essential for your base: yeast, flour, sugar and water, salt optional. Or add your salt to taste when your pie is complete.

With the base complete, you can then spread the tomato paste evenly over the top, adding a little oregano to taste. Then comes my favorite part, add your toppings.

Now for the making of your base: Mixing hot water and sugar allowing the sugar to complete dissolve put your yeast into mixing cup. Mix the ingredients together making a pie dough. Then while letting the yeast rise for a bit, prepare your toppings, some of them will need to be chopped or minced, pre-cooked, etc. Turn oven to 350 while you prepare your toppings.

Loose leaf teas are not bagged or placed in any outer enclosure for brewing purposes when purchased. Many teas are contained within bags for ease of brewing, but these teas are normally not as enticing due to the fact of severe processing steps taking away the loose leaf tea’s flavors and aroma.

Loose leaf teas fall into many categories including red tea, green tea, black tea, white tea, pu-erh tea, oolong tea, herbal teas and organic teas. Red teas are known to slow the aging process and to help with allergy symptoms while being caffeine free and helping with kidney stones. Red teas are known for the lack of caffeine, low tannin levels and the high levels of antioxidants like aspalathin and nothofagin. Red loose leaf teas are thought to help with digestive troubles and are known to be used in South Africa to help with colic, allergies and asthma as well as skin disorders.

Green loose leaf teas are made only with the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and do not undergo the oxidation that many other teas take part in. Originating in China, many varieties exist due to growing conditions and the time of harvest. Green loose leaf tea is thought to lower the chances of heart disease and fight against some types of cancer.