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Book review: THE STORY OF STUFF.
The author has sent more than two decades investigating the materials economy and has worked with a number of organizations trying to protect he environment from uncontrolled and wonton degradation.
July 31, 2010
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Book review: BAROLO.
The author’s enthusiasm of Barolo and Piedmontese food is infectious. As you read this book, you feel as if you are there walking the narrow, ancient, cobblestone streets of Montforte d’Alba, La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba, and the town of Barolo.
July 29, 2010
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KITCHEN SPRING CLEANING.
Time-deprived housewives and working couples purchase a lot of packaged foods (salad dressings, mayonnaise, washed salads, croutons, parts, bean salads, just to name a few), canned vegetables or soups, frozen fish fillets, entrees of all sorts, pizzas, the list is endless, at least in North America. In developing countries such commodities are either not available at all and if they are very expensive.
July 27, 2010
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THE EXPORT DRIVE OF PORTUGUESE WINE COOPERATIVES.
In Old World wine producing countries the concept of co-operatives has been a driving force for centuries.
July 25, 2010
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CORSICA – A MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND WITH A HUGE WINE POTENTIAL.
This sun-drenched Mediterranean island in the Tyrennian Sea just north of Sardinia and west of Tuscany is French territory.
July 23, 2010
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FILIPINO COOKING.
The cuisine of this tropical country consisting of 7107 islands is an intriguiging mixture of the familiar and exotic. Coconut, soy sauce, vinegar and fish sauce a re widely used to enhance flavour.
July 21, 2010
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LIEBFRAUMILCH AND THE STORY OF BLUE NUN.
Ever since the good monks of the Collegiate Church of Our Liebfrauensift in Worms, Hessia offered to the tired and thirsty pilgrims visiting their church the wine of the property, the libation acquired a fabulous fame.
July 19, 2010
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Book review: SPIRITOUS JOURNEY – A HISTORY OF DRINK.
You want to know about cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and anything else about alcoholic drinks, this is the book that tells it all.
July 17, 2010
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CHATEAU GRILLET – A WORLD FAMOUS WHITE WINE OF THE RHONE VALLEY.
Driving north from Marseille on the Mediterranean coast my friend and I were enjoying the beautiful scenery of vineyards and the majestic Rhone River.
July 15, 2010
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VISITING GARNI, ETCMIADZIN AND GEGHARD IN ARMENIA.
For most history-oriented tourists, Armenia is a treasure trove of museums, old churches, temples and monasteries.
July 14, 2010
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TEQUILA.
Mexico’s national spirit, true tequila, comes from the State of Jalisco, 65 kilometres northwest of Guadalajara.
July 13, 2010
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ULAN BAATAR- MONGOLIA.
If you travelled a lot and visited most of the popular destinations in the east and west, maybe it is time to visit exotic cities and countries. By that, I don’t mean sun, sand, and fun islands in the Caribbean, although they fit the description of travel fort eh young.
July 11, 2010
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CANADIAN WINES.
The history of Canadian winemaking is relatively short. Since 1970’s, its evolution has accelerated, and today, the country’s high-end wines can compete with any anywhere in the world.
July 9, 2010
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TUSCANY.
The landscape of Italy’s wine producing regions is always enchanting, but Tuscany’s vistas are unforgettable
July 7, 2010
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BOLLA.
Bolla is one of the oldest wineries of Veneto, Italy. Abele Bolla founded it in 1883.
July 6, 2010
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TOKYO.
A fishing village once called Edo, Tokyo has grown to be one of the world’s biggest cities. Until Ota Dakon built the Edo Castle in 1457, Edo remained a fishing village. Emperor Meiji moved the capital of Japan from Kyoto to Tokyo in 1869 and the importance of importance and expansion began.
July 5, 2010
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ONTARIO CHARDONNAYS IMPRESS UNITED KINGDOM WINE CRITICS.
Fast improving Ontario wine quality has prompted Southbrook Vineyards owner Bill Redelmeier to organize a chardonnay tasting to select the best, and to present them to British wine critics.
July 4, 2010
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