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		<title>Steeping Around – Mead, Mead, Mead</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tere LaBaw enlightens both Manish and the audience this week with her extensive knowledge of mead, or honey wine. She shares a little history and describes what exactly mead is, and even gives listeners a home recipe for tea-infused mead. Then, she and Manish taste test the tea-infused mead made by the Volcano Winery, given [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2012/02/01/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-mead-mead-mead/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Elevational Varieties: Hawaiian Teas Pt. 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere welcome Eva Lee of Tea Hawaii &#38; Co back to the show this week for our third show about &#8220;island tea&#8221;. Eva describes the four varieties that come from their gardens, as well as where we can find them for sale. But that&#8217;s not all&#8211;in addition to tea, Tea Hawaii &#38; Co [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2012/01/25/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-elevational-varieties-hawaiian-teas-pt-2/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Island Hopping &#8211; Hawaiian Tea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week we visited the Azores Islands for a glimpse of Portuguese tea. This week, we are island-hopping. Manish introduces Eva Lee of Tea Hawaii &#038; Co, who grows tea on the island of Hawaii. The two discuss the history of tea in the Hawaiian islands. Eva explains what it is that makes the teas [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2012/01/18/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-island-hopping-hawaiian-tea/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Tea Grown in Europe?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere continue their exploration of tea origins this week, shedding light on the places that we ordinarily don&#8217;t associate with tea plantations. A few weeks ago they spoke about Kenyan teas, and this week it&#8217;s off to Europe&#8211;Portugal, to be specific. Did you know that delicious teas are grown in Portugal? Neither did [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2012/01/11/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-tea-grown-in-europe/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Looking Back, and Looking Forward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish is back from India and returns as host this week to Steeping Around. As he muses on the changes that India has seen in the past fifteen years, he and Tere reflect on the past twelve months of Steeping Around and, specifically, on last year&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s resolutions. Were they met? In the final [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2012/01/04/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-looking-back-and-looking-forward/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Surviving to Thriving in the Tea World</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week guest host Tere Clark shares the final portion of her interview with Manish. In the decade that Maya Tea has been in business, both the company and Manish, its owner, have experienced exponential growth. Learn how Maya Tea went from survival mode to the stable, thriving company that it is today, and how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/12/28/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-surviving-to-thriving-in-the-tea-world/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – A Minute with the Man</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tere hosts the show again this week, in continuation of last week&#8217;s interview with Manish. Find out exactly how many jobs Manish juggles day to day, and how he manages to make it all look so easy.  Then, in the second segment, Tere digs a little deeper into Manish&#8217;s personal life.  His last trip to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/12/21/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-a-minute-with-the-man/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Origins: From India to Tucson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While Manish is in India, Tere is hosting the show, and this week we&#8217;re talking origins. But rather than discussing the origins of tea, we are exploring Manish&#8217;s own origins. Tere interviews Manish about his journey from India to Tucson, from a young entrepreneur to the owner of a successful tea company and the manager [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/12/14/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-origins-from-india-to-tucson/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Tasting Kenyan Teas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Joy Njuguna of Royal Teas of Kenya joins Manish and Tere once again in an exploration of Kenyan tea.  This week, Joy introduces us to her company and her line of teas, which Manish and Tere were given the opportunity to try at the World Tea Expo.  Manish relates the results of their tasting, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/12/07/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-tasting-kenyan-teas/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Family, Friends, and Kenyan Tea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What does Kenyan tea and family have in common?  Everything.  Manish&#8217;s own family joins him on the show this week to talk about their Thanksgiving, and in keeping with the theme, Manish and Tere revisit an interview with Joy Njuna of Royal Tea of Kenya.  Joy&#8217;s family was one of the first to grow tea [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/11/30/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-family-friends-and-kenyan-tea/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Giving Thanks for Good Health and Good Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving, Manish and Tere welcome G.T. Dave of Synergy Drinks back to the show. Manish and G.T. discover how much they have in common as they reminisce about the early days of business and the paths they have followed.  Each began with a vision that sustains them today, something surely to be thankful for.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/11/23/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-giving-thanks-for-good-health-and-good-business/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Healthy Cultures: The Benefit of Kombucha</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere welcome GT Dave of Synergy Drinks back to the show to discuss the various health benefits of Kombucha tea. GT tells the story of Kombucha and his own family, the way that it helped his mother in dealing with cancer, and the general health effects of the fermented tea. In the third [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/11/16/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-healthy-cultures-the-benefit-of-kombucha/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Costumes, Kombucha, and G.T. Dave</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere butt heads this week, and they talk about their preferences for both Halloween festivities and Kombucha, a fermented tea that neither had tried before. Never heard of Kombucha? Well don&#8217;t worry&#8211;Manish welcomes G.T. Dave, owner of Synergy Drinks, to the show to introduce listeners to the mysterious tea drink.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/11/09/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-costumes-kombucha-and-g-t-dave/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Variety, Health, and Sustainability: Listener Emails</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere respond to four listener emails this week: Why are there vast differences in Yunnan varieties? Is there actually less caffeine in white tea? How long do the effects of L-theanine last? The third email is not a question, but a comment, and causes Manish and Tere to reflect on the things that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/11/02/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-variety-health-and-sustainability-listener-emails/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Tea Cures for Cold Season</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere have both just recovered from colds, and this week they&#8217;re going to tell us how they&#8217;ve done it. Tea of all types can be helpful in both preventing colds and alleviating their symptoms. With winter approaching and the cold season coming on, this is a show you don&#8217;t want to miss!]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/10/26/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-tea-cures-for-cold-season/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Tea for the Mind and Spirit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve spent several weeks talking about the ways that tea can benefit your health, but until now it has all been about the physical body. The mind and spirit are two crucial aspects of overall health, and fortunately tea targets them as much as our organs and tissues. Speaking of tissues&#8211;Manish and Tere talk a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/10/19/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-tea-for-the-mind-and-spirit/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Tea and the Big Four: Weight Loss, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Cancer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The majority of questions that we get about tea and health involve four specific ailments, and this week Manish and Tere answer them. Dr. LowDog visits the show once again to share her wealth of knowledge about tea and its effects on weight loss, diabetes, and cholesterol. Then, in the final segment, Manish talks about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/10/13/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-tea-and-the-big-four-weight-loss-cholesterol-diabetes-and-cancer/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Teeth and Tea: Surprising Old-Time Remedies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere are diving back into tea and health this week, specifically tea&#8217;s old-time uses. Did you know that tea has been traditionally used for loose bowels, burns, and dental care? Manish welcomes Dr. LowDog back to the show to discuss these surprising remedies.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/10/05/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-teeth-and-tea-surprising-old-time-remedies/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Monkeys, Dragons, and More: Emails From You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After four grueling (but fun!) weeks of tea and its healthy constituents, Manish and Tere take a break to answer a stack of emails from listeners. Among this week&#8217;s questions: What is Monkey-Picked oolong? How about Dragon Pearls? How does &#8220;fair-trade&#8221; relate to tea? And finally, how many antioxidants do I need, and can I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/09/28/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-monkeys-dragons-and-more-emails-from-you/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – That Groovy Theanine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, Manish and Tere discuss an amazingly groovy amino acid. What&#8217;s so groovy about theanine? Just ask your doctor. Better yet, we&#8217;ve got one for you: Manish welcomes Dr. LowDog back to the show to describe exactly what makes L-theanine so spectacular.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/09/21/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-that-groovy-theanine/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Theo-what? A Medical Perspective on Xanthines in Tea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and the new Tere LaBaw dive into a stimulating discussions on tea and health: stimulants. In addition to caffeine, two specific xanthines in tea help to keep us alert and healthy. As a special guest, Manish welcomes Dr. Tieraona LowDog to the show.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/09/14/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-theo-what-a-medical-perspective-on-xanthines-in-tea/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – EGCG and German Shepherds: Man&#8217;s Best Friends</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve all heard of antioxidants, but what are they? Why are they so important? What is the best way to get them? Manish answers these questions and more as he talks about EGCG: the powerhouse of health in tea.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/09/07/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-egcg-and-german-shepherds-mans-best-friends/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – The Historic History of Tea and Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week marks the first in a series of shows on tea and health. Manish Shah takes you back to the good ol&#8217; days of tea, in fact the good very old days of tea, when it was first discovered and its many health benefits were first noted. Speaking of the good ol&#8217; days, Tere [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/31/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-the-historic-history-of-tea-and-health/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Happily Ever After: A Tea Toast to Tere</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is one week before producer Tere Clark becomes Mrs. Tere Lebaw, and in celebration Manish has taken her to tea. Manish and Tere record this week from the Chantilly Tea Room, where they delight in tasty treats and &#8220;Wedding Tea&#8221; as they discuss wedding traditions and upcoming nuptials. Congratulations, Tere!]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/24/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-happily-ever-after-a-tea-toast-to-tere/</link>
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		<title>California Chef Radio – Making Mango Salsa With a Protein Pro</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chef Denise and Lori discuss the important role that lean proteins play in a healthy diet with Dr. Amy Lee—a highly respected Los Angeles-based physician and dietician—while making a delicious mango salsa that’s a wonderful accompaniment for almost any protein you can think of.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/24/california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-making-mango-salsa-with-a-protein-pro/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Strong Women and Stupendous Tea-Making</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is good, strong women that make Maya Tea the smooth-running and vibrant company that it is, so owner and host Manish Shah appreciates such women when he comes across them. Just such an example is Suzan Sculatti of the Tea Time Trading Company, whose brilliant One-Touch Teapot is turning heads across the world.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/17/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-strong-women-and-stupendous-tea-making/</link>
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		<title>California Chef Radio – Getting Sauced With Pomegranates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Denise and Lori invite their newest friend onto the show—Erin from Skylake Ranch. Erin introduced the ladies to Skylake’s wonderful pomegranate syrup when the pair visited the Northridge Farmers’ Market for a recent show. Together, the trio talk pomegranates and share how to use the syrup to whip up a mouth-watering sauce that’s perfect for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/10/california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-getting-sauced-with-pomegranates/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – A Better Way to Squeeze</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Peering into products and people reveals great use and great potential. This week, Manish and Tere take a deeper look at the gadget that won &#8220;best accessory&#8221; at the 2010 World Tea Expo. What is the Squeezmo, and why do you need one? On a similar note, Manish describes one of his family friends and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/10/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-a-better-way-to-squeeze/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Aftermath: The World Tea Expo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[George Jage of the World Tea Expo returns this week to recap June&#8217;s spectacular event. He and Manish look forward to World Tea East, premiering in six weeks&#8217; time in Philadelphia. In the third and final segment, Manish attempts to restore confidence with one of our listeners. Can he do it??]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/08/03/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-aftermath-the-world-tea-expo/</link>
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		<title>California Chef Radio – When Life Gives You Lemons . . .</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Denise and Lori have a special guest on the show this week—James Carling—who knew exactly what to do when life gave him wonderful lemons from Ventura County, California: he started making delicious Ventura Limoncello. The tasty lemon liqueur is a special treat to cook with, and on this show Chef Denise gets a little nutty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/07/27/california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-when-life-gives-you-lemons/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Iced Tea: Three Methods, One Maker!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve gone from extravagance to efficiency in this episode, as Manish and Tere introduce another incredible iced tea maker. John Lown of Takeya Tea Company joins Manish at the World Tea Expo to tell the story and inspiration behind one of the most complete, well thought out iced tea makers we&#8217;ve ever seen. Don&#8217;t miss [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/07/27/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-iced-tea-three-methods-one-maker/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Cool Gadgets For Cold Tea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the hot summer months settle in, we turn our attention once again to iced tea. Around this time last year, Manish explained the many ways that you could make cold-brewed iced tea from home. This week, he introduces listeners to one of the most dramatic devices for that cold-brew on the market. Manish interviews [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/07/20/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-cool-gadgets-for-cold-tea/</link>
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		<title>California Chef Radio – California Chef Radio – Exploring the Neighborhood Farmers’ Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Denise and Lori take a road trip to their neighborhood farmers’ market this week to check out the latest products and harvest some ideas for new taste combinations. In the process, they become inspired to create a healthy version of a summertime snack favorite—kettle corn.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/07/13/california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-exploring-the-neighborhood-farmers%e2%80%99-market/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Tuff Stuff &#8211; Today&#8217;s Best Tea Gadgets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere reflect on their findings at the World Tea Expo, and introduce you to some of the best new tea gadgets of 2011. For those who love loose leaf tea but need a better way to enjoy it on-the-go, this episode is for you &#8211; Manish interviews Bo Olson of The Tea Spot, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/07/13/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-tuff-stuff-todays-best-tea-gadgets/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – A Year of Steeping Around</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who ever thought that Manish Shah could continue Steeping Around for fifty-two consecutive weeks? Certainly not us, and you may astounded as well as we revisit some of our earlier material. Join Manish, Tere, and the crew of Steeping Around in celebration as we travel through some of our most memorable moments of our first [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/07/06/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-a-year-of-steeping-around/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – A Woman&#8217;s Touch &#8211; Blooming Things</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face it&#8211; looks do matter. While the most important thing is that a tea tastes good, often it is our eyes that first draws us to a particular variety. This week, Manish and Tere explore the eye-pleasing ingredients in our tea blends: flowers. Tune in to learn about roses, sunflowers, cornflowers and malva flowers. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/29/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-a-womans-touch-blooming-things/</link>
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		<title>California Chef Radio – Tap into Tapenade</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chef Denise just can’t get Italy off her mind—or her palette. So, in this show, she and Lori mix up an incredibly healthy, tasty, and versatile tapenade using two of Italy’s most treasured ingredients: olives and sundried tomatoes.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/29/california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-tap-into-tapenade/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Lavishing Lavender</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish Shah and show producer Tere Clark step into the fabulously fragrant world of lavender flowers. The distinct aroma of this flower has earned its place in history, which spans several continents and time periods, each lavishing in one or another of its multitudes of uses. Among these uses, of course, is tea&#8211; both for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/22/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-lavishing-lavender/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Calm and Collected Chamomile</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere jump back into the vast world of herbal teas this week, departing from green colored herbals and opening a new chapter: florals. Up first is chamomile, renowned across the globe for its delicate flavor and soothing effects (among a slew of other less-known health benefits). Tune in for the history, origin, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/15/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-calm-and-collected-chamomile/</link>
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		<title>California Chef Radio – Pasta de Parma: A healthy twist on Parma tradition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Denise just returned from Italy and talks about the great flavors of Parma. Listen and learn why Japanese soba noodles get used a her recipe for Pasta de Parma.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/15/california-chef-radio-%e2%80%93-pasta-de-parma-a-healthy-twist-on-parma-tradition/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Welcome to the World Tea Expo!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week Manish Shah is joined by George Jage, founding father of the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. George and Manish discuss today&#8217;s tea trends, from the baby boomers to generation Y, from first-class celebrities to first-time shop owners. Join them as they peek behind the scenes of one of the fastest growing industries [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/08/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-welcome-to-the-world-tea-expo/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Catnip: Calm or Crazy?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Host Manish Shah and show producer Tere Clark launch an exploration into an herb that is usually left to felines: Catnip. In response to a listener email, Manish and Tere sip on large cups of catnip as they discuss the herb&#8217;s history, uses, brewing techniques, and most importantly, its effects on human consumers.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/06/01/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-catnip-calm-or-crazy/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Yerba Maté &#8211; The Herb With a Buzz!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, Manish Shah and show producer Tere Clark discuss the green herbal tea, Yerba Maté. One of the favorites of the Maya Tea Company staff, Yerba Maté holds a very special place in the hearts of drinkers, and for good reason: it pumps them up! Join Manish and Tere, as well as two guests [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/05/25/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-yerba-mate-the-herb-with-a-buzz/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Fenugreek &#8211; The &#8220;Healthy Hay&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere leap back into their discussion of herbal teas this week, focusing on fresh and healthful Fenugreek. Tere tastes this maple-like herb for the first time as they discuss its history, health benefits, and unique flavor.]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/05/18/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-fenugreek-the-healthy-hay/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – A Day In the Life: Physical, Mental, and Personal Pushing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In continuation of last week&#8217;s episode, we return to Monday- a day full of pushing. From back-breaking yoga to mind-bending meetings, Manish recaps the happenings of one of the busiest days at Maya Tea Company, revealing within his stories the reason for all of this pushing. Join Manish and Tere for a glimpse into the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/05/11/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-a-day-in-the-life-physical-mental-and-personal-pushing/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – A Day In the Life:  Nick, Newbies, and Nicknames</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish Shah takes you deeper than ever into the daily life of Maya Tea, and on the wildest of days: Monday. Join he and Tere Clark as they talk about all things Mayan- the place, the people, and the particulars- from tying an employee to the roof of a car to solving problems with spiritual [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/05/04/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-a-day-in-the-life-nick-newbies-and-nicknames/</link>
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		<title>Delicious Destinations &#8211; The Ponds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ponds on the Big Island in Hilo is a throwback to simpler times when Mai Tai&#8217;s were made from scratch and the fresh fish was whatever came out of the ocean that day. When sterile air conditioning and ridged uniforms were an unwelcome sign of corporate progress. Warm ocean breezes enhance the aromas of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/05/04/delicious-destinations-the-ponds/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – The (Lemon) Grass is Greener!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manish and Tere are on the grass this week&#8230; Lemon grass, that is! Join them as they divulge the history, health benefits, and delectable flavor and scent of this zesty herb. Then, in the Question of the Week, they talk a little more about food and booze &#8211; find out how their tea-tasting parties really [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/04/27/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-the-lemon-grass-is-greener/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Laid-Back Lemon Balm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week is all about rest and relaxation. Manish and Tere talk all about lemon balm: its flavor, its history, and its fabulously soothing effects on the body. And, if that&#8217;s not enough to smooth your nerves, stay tuned for the final segment! The crew of Maya Tea cracks open a bottle of vodka in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/04/20/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-laid-back-lemon-balm/</link>
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		<title>Steeping Around – Sacred, Sensational Tulsi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, Manish begins to make predictions about the near future of the tea market. On the top of his mind: Tulsi. Manish and producer Tere Clark reveal to you all that the eastern hemisphere has known for centuries about this sacred plant. In the question of the week, Manish talks a little more about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://foodradionetwork.com/2011/04/13/steeping-around-%e2%80%93-sacred-sensational-tulsi/</link>
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