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Stevia rebaudiana is a South American shrub that grows in semi-arid areas of Brazil and Paraguay. The leaves of the plant have been used for generations as a sweetener, originally by the Guarani people and more recently throughout South America and Asia.

Already sold as a sweetener in a variety of countries including Brazil, Canada, China and Japan, stevia has not yet been approved for use in the United States or the European Union.

How it was: Croome Court in the 1760s

How it was: Croome Court in the 1760s

A great sage remarked that there are only two types of persons in this world - the cheaters, and the cheated.

Observe...

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."

George Orwell

An old friend kindly provided me with a link to what appears to be a 'bona-fide' ginger beer recipe.

Thanks!

Click here.

An old friend kindly provided me with a link to what appears to be a 'bona-fide' ginger beer recipe.

Thanks!

Click here.

Watch this fascinating documentary showcasing two boys who recall living before this lifetime.

Raindrops on roses are nice, and bright copper kettles certainly would come in handy. I wouldn't say no to warm woollen mittens if the occasion called for it. But I draw the line when it comes to whiskers on kittens.

"Pine nuts and ginger with asafetida,

Basmati rice is made all the more sweeter,

Currants and cloves they add all the right zings!

These are a few of my favourite things.."
(apologies to Julie Andrews).

Here's the last excerpt (for now) from my third 26-part TV series screened on SBS TV.

And if you can't write down the ingredients fast enough, here's the recipe.

Enjoy!