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Bouquet is a French term for a wine’s scent. Younger wines have aromas, which are the smells associated with a particular grape and/or spice, its variety, region, or condition. Older ones have bouquet; the complex and deep aromas that develop… Continue reading "A Wine’s Bouquet"
The Syrah is a type of grape that is known to produce the world’s most powerful red wines. Wines made from this grape are some of the world’s most popular; it’s the 7th most grown grape in the entire world,… Continue reading "All the Facts About Syrah Wines"
If you do not want to use alcohol in your favorite recipes, you will be pleased to know that there are other ingredients you can use instead. Perhaps a recipe for braised beef calls for red wine. What can you… Continue reading "Clever Substitutions For Alcohol in Recipes"
What is a soda carbonator? Soda carbonators are the latest trendy device found in gourmet kitchen stores and across the internet. It looks like a coffee maker and promises great tasting, freshly made carbonated water at the push of a… Continue reading "Soda Carbonator – How Does it Work?"
SodaStream home soda makers are gaining popularity all the time. Here I address some of the most common questions and issues that arise when using a SodaStream for the first time. Cold water holds gas better than warm water, which… Continue reading "SodaStream Tips and Tricks"
There are many debates over correct language usage when it comes to etiquette standards. Whether it is the difference between “toilet” and “loo”; whether to say “excuse me”, “pardon” or “what?” or whether it’s correct to sit on a “settee”… Continue reading "Social Etiquette – What Is Correct Serviette Or Napkin?"
Wedding anniversaries are an ideal opportunity for married couples to celebrate their love for one another and remember why they decided to marry in the first place. Historians have traced the origins of silver and golden anniversaries to medieval Germanic… Continue reading "A Wedding Anniversary Guide – History, Themes, Gifts And Etiquette"
What is self cleaning glass? Self cleaning glass is glass which has been thinly coated with titanium dioxide, an inorganic pigment that is used in a variety of products including sunscreen (reflects UV rays), toothpaste and as a whitener in… Continue reading "Self Cleaning Windows? Just Too Good to Be True!"
Many feelings can be expressed by flowers, and this non-verbal language is very popular nowadays. Each one of us has sent at least one message to someone with the help of a flower. Sometimes whole conversations between two lovers are… Continue reading "The Meaning of a Single Rose"
How wine is sold is subtly changing. Until recent history wine was sold through an arcane system known as Three Tier Distribution that came about when prohibition ended. The winery or brewer or distiller has no choice in how they… Continue reading "Buy Your Wine Direct From the Winery"
From Mediaeval times until the mid-1800s, it was generally believed that diseases were caused and spread through a corruption of the air or ‘miasma’. This belief probably arose because of the foul smells associated with illness and the lack of… Continue reading "Aroma ‘Therapy’ and the Black Death"
Bonbonniere gifts needn’t be expensive and can still be totally awesome with our top ten finds on how to impress guests on a budget. SUCCULENTS Little succulent pots are cute, cheap and easy to make. Local markets are a good… Continue reading "Top 10 Best Bonbonniere Gifts"
For those who are planning a holiday in this tropical paradise there are a number of beach resorts with all kinds of amenities. Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram has a lot of ancient monuments and temples as well as pristine beaches and… Continue reading "Enjoy An Exotic Stay In A Mahabalipuram Beach Resort"
Perfume has been a desired commodity since ancient times and many of the techniques used are still used to some degree today. When looking at ancient attitudes towards perfume it is surprising to discover how much it actually reflects the… Continue reading "Perfume In Ancient Greece"
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is its best-known city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. But the Veneto region… Continue reading "I Love Touring Italy – Southern Veneto"
A few months after her 38th birthday, the lovely Gina Tanner jokingly suggested that one of our band’s open-to-the-public parties be in honor of her 40th. She danced the night away, had a great time, and – incidentally – looked… Continue reading "Celebrating Your "Champagne" Anniversary (Number 40)"