How about teaming up your favorite meal with the best of wine this weekend? It sounds a great idea but dont you think you may overindulge? Well, you may not mind this but what about the hangover you have to face, the other morning. How about spending you entire Sunday afternoon sitting inside the bathroom, with one hand on your forehead and the other on your stomach? Scary isnt it?
Aging Wine
Wine is a complex substance. Open a bottle of it now, and it may taste fine. Open a bottle of the same wine several years from now, and the wine becomes something else entirely. Rough edges in the flavor will have smoothed out and the overall flavor of the wine will be more balanced and mellow.
Anti-aging Theories Part II
Waste Accumulation Theory
Astragalus
The Chinese have used astragalus since ancient times. It provides one of the essential sugars called collectively, Glyconutrients. There are 8 polysaccharides that make up this group. They have only recently been discovered and research has been done on Glyconutrients since the 90s. Astragalus is used as an herbal supplement and comes in capsules and powder form. ½ teaspoonful of powder is mixed with milk or water. It can also be made into a tea.
A Guide To Storing & Enjoying Wine
No matter what you tipple is; white, red, pink or sparkling, storing your wine correctly is essential. Simply putting your favourite bottle above the fridge and forgetting about it for a year could drastically alter the taste, then, when you come to enjoy it at that special occasion, it might not be as favourable as you hoped.
B12 Deficiency Symptoms & Solutions
The elderly, vegetarians and people with some specific illnesses can suffer from a Vitamin B12 deficiency, and today many foods that form to make the average diet also have too low levels. Problems that can arise through having a vitamin B12 intake that is not high enough include feeling weak, fatigued, paranoid or mentally impaired as well as damaged nerves, pernicious anemia, delirium and CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
Beginning Wine Tasting
Wine really does deserve some serious attention if you ask me, its a lot more than just a drink. It is for this reason that I find it very strange that there is no defined tasting procedure which has a universal acceptance. It is common that the majority of wine tasters follow their own set out plan when tasting and this will vary from person to person. Most of these steps, whilst having their place in the vineyards would be frowned upon at the dining table, they involve a s…
Botanical Gardens, Ballparks And Happy Hour?
Its true! Happy hour and a whole lot more is what you get if you live in or visit the Phoenix-Scottsdale section of Arizona. Few cities in the United States boast this many different things to see and do. It doesnt matter what your pleasure museums, sports, science, nature, history, shopping, eating, entertainment if you like it, youll find it in Phoenix or Scottsdale. But no matter what you choose to do, youre bound to get thirsty from all that sunshine and dry heat …
About Cold Duck
The Holidays are quickly approaching as we speak. For many people, myself included, memories of Thanksgivings, Christmases, and New Years Eves past cross their minds. Some of those memories are of a certain sparkling wine, called Cold Duck. As the old familiar songs play in the background, the winter chill whips though us and nearby homes are illuminated in their bright, colorful holiday glory, some of us will look back fondly on this beverage, remembering it from many specia…
Alaskan Brewing
The Alaskan brewing company is the oldest operating brewery in Alaska, with their amber beer being their most popular brand. They produce two other brands as well, pale ale and Alaskan frontier amber. If you enjoy fresh amber beer, Alaskan brewing is what you want.
Antioxidant Food Sources
Antioxidants are substances that help our bodies fight free radicals-natural but toxic chemical reactions that occur in our bodies and damage our cells. Different antioxidants combat different free radicals, so it’s wise to know and use a wide range of antioxidant foods and vitamins that help preserve health and vitality.
As A Salad Or As A Chicken Salad Sandwich The Day After
What is great about either tuna or chicken salads is that there is hardly any wastage (unless of course, the cook has already messed up the salad big time). Should the preparation for these salads exceed the expected consumption, they can be recycled the next day as a sandwich.