Tabasco - Did you know that each 2-ounce bottle of Tabasco Sauce contains at least 720 drops? Learn all about Tabasco.

Tarte Tatin - A famous French upside-down apple tart (actually a sweet upside-down cake) made by covering the bottom of a shallow baking dish with butter and sugar, then apples and finally a pastry crust.
 

Tea - Drink To Your Health - Whether it's drunk hot or cold, did you know that tea is one of the best things you can drink?
 

Tea Travels™- Articles involving tea and tea parties by Ellen Easton

A Buffet Tea for Easy Entertaining - It is very simple to have a buffet tea a home. A buffet tea needn’t be expensive, nor time consuming to prepare. There are many marvelous sources available by mail order and in your local supermarkets. All it takes for one to create a beautiful buffet tea party is imagination and a good guest list. Check out Ellen hints and tips for the perfect buffet tea

A Rose Garden Tea with the Queen - Maintaining a tradition that began in 1860 with Queen Victoria, every year Queen Elizabeth II opens the private gardens at Buckingham Palace to host three afternoon tea parties, each attended by 8,000 guests respectively.

The Afternoon Tea Gowns - La Belle Epoque,1880-1914,”the beautiful era”, was a gilded age, bringing with it great opulence coinciding with the demise of the old fashioned aristocracy and traditional ways. Dominated by a society indulging in the refinements of luxurious elegance, the era was defined by women unburdened with financial constraints who were able to gratify themselves with extravagant home entertaining and fin-de-siecle esthetics.

Afternoon Tea a la Francaise - Check out this French inspired tea menu.

Afternoon Tea Renaissance - The Plaza's Palm Court - Afternoon Tea, a famous tradition at The Plaza, blends an innovative menu with a formal tea service.  The Plaza Afternoon Tea incorporates 3 styles of service - Russian, French, and English- to provide guests a balance of service and flavorful cuisine.

Etiquette Faux Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea - Due to the new popularity of Afternoon Tea, many people have jumped on the bandwagon, including hotels, caterers, party planners, and protocol and etiquette “experts.”  While their enthusiasm is well intended, unfortunately a great deal of misinformation is being perpetuated by these “experts”.

Invitation to Afternoon Tea - The invitation has just arrived in the mail.  What do you do next? When one is invited to an afternoon tea, or any event for that matter, there are protocols that apply and should be followed.

Tea Infused Eggs (Marbleized Eggs)
Learn the ancient art of dyeing eggs with tea to make beautiful marbleized eggs to use at your tea party or for elegant Easter eggs.

Understanding Tea Time Service - Afternoon Tea is one of the most special times of the day. An occasion one looks forward to with great anticipation and high expectations for a perfect experience. But have you ever considered what your perfect experience entails to produce?

Yerba Mate - Is it a tea or is it an infusion? The answer is Yerba Mate can be both. Yerba Mate can be a tea provided that the Yerba Mate leaves are blended with tea leaves. Revered for centuries by the native peoples of the Guarani tribe for its medicinal qualities, of late scientists and consumers alike are rediscovering the wealth of health benefits associated with Yerba Mate.
 

Teff flour - Teff is an ancient and intriguing grain, tiny in size yet packed with nutrition. It is simple to prepare and similar to millet or quinoa in cooking. Teff is a great addition to your diet for nutrition, taste, and variety. Teff is packed with nutrition. It is higher in protein than wheat and has a high concentration of a wide variety of nutrients, including calcium, thiamin and iron. The iron from teff is easily absorbed by the body. Since the grains are so small, the bulk of the grain is germ and brand. It is very high in fiber and is thought to benefit people with diabetes as it helps control blood sugar levels. Teff contains no gluten which makes it a suitable grain for celiacs or people with wheat sensitivities. Due to its nutritional content and energy enhancing properties, it has also gained favor with athletes.

Check out the article Teff - A Nutritious and Versatile Grain.

Temperatures and Cooking Thermometers:

Candy Thermometer & Candy Temperatures

Cooking or Meat Thermometer
How to use your thermometer
How to test your thermometer
How to calibrate your thermometer
Safety tips

Meat and Seafood Internal Temperature Cooking Chart

Purchase and Use a Good Instant-Read Thermometers
 

Thanksgiving Planning - Stress-Free Thanksgiving Planning. Lots of hints and tips.
 

Thyme - Thyme is considered by many herbalist as the very nearly perfect useful herb. It ranks as one of the finest herbs of French cuisine. The general rule of using herbs in cooking is - when in doubt use thyme.
 

Tiramisu, Tuscan Trifle, Zuppa Inglese - Stories or legends are told about Venice's courtesans who worked in the brothel above the restaurant. According to legend, the ladies needed a "pick me up" to fortify themselves between amorous encounters. Learn all about the interesting history of this cake.

Tomatillos - They are also called tomate verde in Mexico (which means green tomato) and are considered a staple in Mexican cooking.
 

Tomatoes - Technically a tomato is a fruit, since it is the ripened ovary of a plant. In 1893, the supreme court ruled in the case of "NIX vs. HEDDEN" that tomatoes were to be considered vegetables. Learn all about tomatoes.
 

Tortillas & Tacos - The mainstay of the Mexican diet was, and still is, the tortilla, made from corn. The tradition continues today with little change.

Tres Leches Cake, Three-Milk Cake - Also called Three-Milk Cake. Read about this famous South American cake.

Trifle, Tipsy Cake, Tipsy Pudding, Tipsy Squire, Tipsy Hedgehog, Tipsy Parson - The word "trifle" comes from the old French term "trufle," and literally means something whimsical or of little consequence. Read all about the history of this cake.

Truffles - Oregon Truffles - The mention of truffles brings up images of the expensive black and white truffles of France. But the truffles from Oregon are just as aromatic, and less than one-tenth the price of their famous French counterparts.

Truffle Oil - Most women describe the aroma of fresh truffles and truffle oil as earthy and very sensual.

Turkey:

Barbecued Turkey - Instructions on how to barbecue a turkey.

Cajun Fried Turkey - A tutorial with photos on how to deep fry a turkey by John Brennan of Portland, Oregon.

Brining Poultry Guidelines - The secret to juicy turkey is simple - brine them before grilling or baking! Learn how to brine your turkey.

Making Perfect Turkey Gravy - Hints and tips on making that perfect turkey gravy. Also troubleshooting tips. Check out the 1-1-1 formula of making gravy.

Making Turkey Stock - My favorite thing to do the morning after Thanksgiving is to make homemade turkey stock from the turkey carcass. It is so easy to do and so delicious!

Roasting a Turkey Guidelines - Roasting instructions for safety and doneness. Also turkey cooking times, and fresh vs. frozen turkey.

Smoked Turkey Tips - Step by step on how to smoke a turkey.

Stuffing A Turkey Safely - To stuff or not to stuff -- that is the question on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

Thanksgiving Planning - Stress-Free Thanksgiving - Plan & Prepare in Advance. > The Thanksgiving dinner is a simple meal to prepare. All it takes to pull it off is some advance planning.

Turkey Basics - How to purchase, stuff and roast a turkey.

Turkey Terminology - Types of Turkeys - Learn about the different types of turkeys available to help you in your decision making when it comes time to buy that turkey for your special dinner.

Turducken - What the heck is that?  Well it is a 15-16 pound de-boned turkey (except for wing bones and drumsticks), a fully hand de-boned duck, and a fully hand de-boned chicken, all rolled into one and stuffed with lots of delicious stuffing.