One of the most popular imported wine styles in America is Pinot grigio. Nearly all of the Pinot grigio consumed in the US comes from Italy, but as we shall see this is likely to change soon. Pinot grigio is very popular with consumers, but it receives [...]
Pinot Gris Or Grigio, This Grape Makes Great Wine
Posted by luputtenan2 on Saturday, April 30, 2005
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Ten Facts You Probably Did Not Know about Tea
Posted by luputtenan2 on Friday, April 29, 2005
Legend has it that a Chinese emperor was the first to discover Tea when some leaves were blown by chance into a bowl contain some boiling hot water. The tea we drink today is exactly the same and the brewing process has never been interfered with.It [...]
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Eat Well On a Budget
Posted by luputtenan2 on Thursday, April 28, 2005
Shopping on a ShoestringEating properly for health on a limited budget is always a challenge. One of the biggest money gobbling culprits is ready made processed and packaged foods and too many trips for fast food. Although [...]
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Fun Facts About Ice Cream
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To this day, the history of ice cream remains a mystery. However, many say that the first ice cream is credited to Emperor Nero of Rome. It was a mixture of snow, nectar, fruit pulp, and honey. Others proclaim that Marco Polo, a 13th century adventurer, [...]
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The Basics of Cigar Humidor Care
Posted by luputtenan2 on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Seasoning a Cigar Humidor:To keep the things we cherish in our lives working properly, there is an element of regular garden tending that needs to be undertaken. Whether it comes in the form of frequently changing the oil in a car, storm-proofing a rosewood [...]
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How to Lose Weight Successfully
Posted by luputtenan2 on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
For overweight and obese persons, losing weight is very hard. There are a lot of weight loss programs being offered in gyms nowadays but still, it’s so tiresome to go on and on to the gym just for this reason. I myself have been very interested to start [...]
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Locusts for Lunch
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Could bugs be the next cuisine trend?Just imagine it: 'Restaurant Arthropod's'.Now serving: Locust Louis; Mealy Bug Meatloaf; Centipede Souffle; Moth Broth; Mosquito Fahito au jus.; Chigger Juice.Insects for Dinner?No-no, not the squashed fly between [...]
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Herb Facts
Posted by luputtenan2 on Monday, April 25, 2005
Herbs were recorded in use as early as 2500 B.C. Ancient clay tablets reveal that the Sumerians used Herbs. The ancient Assyrians knew about the virtues of 250 herbs. The ancient Egyptians also used herbs as early as 1600 B.C. The Herbs they used included [...]
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Posted by luputtenan2 on Sunday, April 24, 2005
Starbucks Coffee Company was founded in 1971 by three businessmen in Seattle, Washington who had a love for coffee and tea. It was important to them that the city of Seattle to have access their coffee.The Starbucks Coffee Company grew slowly but by [...]
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Coffee …Most Popular Beverage Of All Time
Posted by luputtenan2 on Saturday, April 23, 2005
Long ago it is said that a lone shepherd and his flock came across a strange and mysterious plant growing upon a secluded and forgotten hillside. Before he could stop them some of his herd had began to gnaw away at this unusual berry. After about fifteen [...]
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Is Coffee The Most Popular Drink In History?
Posted by luputtenan2 on Friday, April 22, 2005
As far back as 850 A.D it is said that a lonely sheep herder and his charge stumbled across a strange and mysterious berry growing on a secluded and forgotten hillside. Before he could stop them, some of his sheep had already began to sample this strange [...]
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Excellent References Can Be the Clincher
Posted by luputtenan2 on Thursday, April 21, 2005
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." This childhood chant is familiar to many. It is probably the most famous comeback line in playgrounds across the country. But does this jingle have merit [...]
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When It Comes To Sushi, I Have No Class
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While I was growing up on Cape Cod I would go to the fish pier every Sunday Morning with my Dad to pick up a fresh fish.. Part of the ritual would be to stand on the dock and watch the boats unload. While the men all exchanged their secret language of [...]
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Employees - Treat them the way they Expect to be Treated
Posted by luputtenan2 on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
When you have to deal with one of your team who's complaining to you, rather than allowing your negative programmes to take over, get your thinking part in gear and try to see the situation the way they see it. You don't necessarily have to agree with [...]
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What Do I Have To Do To Become A Good Chef
Posted by luputtenan2 on Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Being a chef is a very physical profession. You are required to remain on your feet almost constantly. Along with that, you must also be stirring, kneading, and chopping your foods.Many times, you will have to do all of this while also having to ordering [...]
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Serving Wine
Posted by luputtenan2 on Monday, April 18, 2005
Serving TemperaturesThe flavors of both red and white wines fall apart if they are too warm. It is advisable to chill your reds in the fridge for about twenty minutes before serving them, and whites can generally be left in the fridge altogether. When [...]
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Specialty Gourmet Coffee
Posted by luputtenan2 on Sunday, April 17, 2005
Specialty gourmet coffee is a very hot commodity in today's market. The consumption of gourmet coffee has steadily grown with consumers enjoying the more sophisticated tastes of gourmet coffee beans.Specialty gourmet coffee, sometimes called premium [...]
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Would You Like to Learn How to Bake Bread?
Posted by luputtenan2 on Saturday, April 16, 2005
Even if you have never baked bread before, I can just about guarantee that your very first loaf out of the oven will be so mouth-watering that you’ll amaze yourself (not to mention family and friends)!Up until 1990, I’d [...]
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The Skinny on Oats, Oatmeal, Vitamins Nutrition for Skin Care and Bath Products
Posted by luputtenan2 on Friday, April 15, 2005
Oats (botanical name Avena sativa)An oat is a grass that produces a fibrous root and a hollow jointed stem with narrow, flat, pale-green leaves. Oats are native to southern Europe and eastern Asia. They are widely cultivated as a food.An oat is an edible [...]
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Caffeine -I Bet You Didn't Know This! Health and Nutrition!
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What exactly is caffeine? It is a colorless, somewhat bitter substance that is found in coffee, tea, chocolate and cola. It is also in many over- the-counter medicines and in many diet/weight loss supplements. It is a stimulant and it is considered a [...]
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What Is That in My Food?
Posted by luputtenan2 on Thursday, April 14, 2005
If you drop a bomb, you kill not only your enemies but your friends as well. This is the effect food additives have on humans.Man has existed for thousands of years, and only started using additives at the start of the industrial [...]
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6 Ways Soy Benefits Your Health
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Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein. Soy foods do not have any cholesterol, [...]
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Cookie Baking Tips
Posted by luputtenan2 on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Making better cookies is a lot easier if you understand the difference between the average commercial bakery and the home kitchen. These tips will allow you to make better cookies at home whether it be for a special party [...]
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Pasadena California Dining
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According to the latest U.S Government census the city of Pasadena, California has a population of just under 140,000, however the city boasts in excess of 500 dining establishments.Pasadena has a wealth of shopping centers, stores, boutiques, movie [...]
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In Search of the Hamdog
Posted by luputtenan2 on Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Folks, this week’s column is the beginning of a pilgrimage for me...I mean it, this week’s column is the beginning of a truly personal pilgrimage for me, one of truly deep meaning, one of truly great emotion, and I’m not going to rest until I truly achieve [...]
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