Preparing a yerba mate involves a few simple steps: Once prepared, yerba mate is consumed by sipping the infused water through the bombilla. It is common to refill the gourd with hot water multiple ...
Yerba mate, especially when shared in a gourd, has been enjoyed for generations in South America. There’s a ceremony and ritual in packing a gourd and passing it around, which fosters a sense of ...
Gourds (left) and squash (right) are similar, but one shouldn’t be eaten. / SENEZ/Getty Images; Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images As temperatures shift during fall, so do many people’s appetites ...
Traditionally served in a gourd with a metal straw, yerba mate has an earthy, slightly bitter taste that fans describe as invigorating. Chamomile is one of the most beloved herbal teas for relaxation.
Yerba Mate is the perfect go-to when you're looking for a boost of caffeine but want to skip the coffee. Traditionally the beverage is prepared in a gourd that is shared amongst guests.
A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.
Contestants in costumes sought to stay afloat while rowing or motoring their enormous gourds. The event capped off this year’s Pumpkinfest, which lasted all weekend and drew thousands to the ...
Donor-Advised Funds Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift. A new CEO has stepped in to lead Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), the embattled San Francisco arts ...
Douglas Blyde discovers that instead of a bolshy bottle of red, cocktails are the thing to order at the Argentinian steak group Though it’s made its name on the quality of its mighty medley of ...