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Tisanes?

Published on June 2, 2010 By Geoff

A confusing attribute of tea is that many of the beverages that are called “tea” are actually not tea. Herbal teas, which tea experts term Tisanes (a French word for “herbal infusion”), are usually dried flowers, fruits or herbs steeped in boiling water (no actual tea leaves are included). Historically consumed for medicinal reasons [...]

Hotcake Syrup

Published on May 24, 2010 By Geoff

I remember the first time I had one of these. I always wondered why they never caught for ketchup. I always have a problem with the packets in the car. O well just thought this was a blast from the past.

Dell

Published on May 17, 2010 By Geoff

Now how often do you get to see this? This by the way isn’t even all of the computers in this office.

Adagio Brings Info on Tea!

Published on May 16, 2010 By Geoff

Adagio is my favorite seller of loose teas.  They also have a great knowledge base about tea.  This will be the first of many posts where I will share some of that information with you my readers.  This Info section is called What is Tea?

What Games Look Like today!

Published on May 13, 2010 By Geoff

I remember when I was little that games never looked this good.  Actually games weren’t really more than flat images on screens that moved around.  Over the years that has changed but it has been a while since a game has really taken my breath away.

You thought your computer was old?

Published on May 6, 2010 By Geoff

I found this opd MAC in a room at my office. Now for one all it has is a floppy drive. For two it is pale green. But who even remembers this model of Apple computer. Let me know your thoughts.

A new Twist on an Old story: V

Published on May 5, 2010 By Geoff

I remember as a kid watching the original V series and thinking how great the show was.  I look back now and realize that the special effects were ok, and the acting was better than average but the show just wasn’t up to par.