Milk Oolong is a type of Chinese oolong with an aroma and flavor combination that suggests cream, and even, to me, a hint of milk chocolate. After a couple of sips, my palate had adapted to it; after a cup, I was a convert.
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Five Tips for Maximizing Fun at Tailgates
LeeAnn Weintraub, LA-based registered dietician and nutrition consultant, is such a nice, caring, and considerate lady. In her recent nutrition column, “Tips for mindful eating at tailgates.” she gives thoughtful, well considered advice on how to totally ruin the experience. If you follow her advice, you might as well stay home, eat a salad with non-fat dressing and watch Oprah re-runs. Let’s make a few corrections to her "5 ways to eat right at tailgate parties."
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Lent is something like a second chance at all those New Year’s resolutions.
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Following the typical Slow Wine categorization, Biodynamic wines may not have an organic certification, but they follow the principles of adhering to rigorous agricultural standards.
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Italian pairings of food and wines are ancient, ineffable, and lasting unities. That is one reason why tourists love to go to Italy.
Read More »Vino 2015: Wine Highlights at the Walk Around Tasting – Tuscan Vineyard Imports
At an event like Vino 2015, synchronicity and serendipity are the catch all buzz words that open the doors to learning about wonderful wines, amazing people, and great opportunities.
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