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Manchego DO Gran Reserva is World Champion Cheese A traditional unpasteurised ewes’ milk cheese from a historic Spanish estate has been named World Champion 2012 after wowing judges at the World Cheese Awards in Birmingham. The Manchego DO Gran Reserva, from Dehesa de los Llanos in the province of Albacete, becomes the first champion from […]
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The Happy Hour Guys and Gun Hill Brewing Company’s Curtain Up Beer has now brought nearly 60 other breweries along on their journey to raise money for the arts community in wake of the pandemic. Yes, it’s another pandemic charity beer, but with a purpose near and dear to New York: protecting the arts community. […]
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Lagavulin 12-year-old. Single malt, Islay. Usually about 57% ABV, $75-100. Lagavulin was my first single malt love. It’s really strong — and tall, dark, and seriously handsome — mysteriously smoky, peaty, wild. Makes you think of a flat moor on a cold day and everything is brown. Makes you want to drink it in front […]
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Traditional Farmfresh Turkey filled with Gorgonzola, roasted chestnuts and cranberries This Traditional Farmfresh Turkey with Gorgonzola recipe puts an Italian twist on the classic Christmas dinner. Filled with chestnuts, cranberries and delicious Gorgonzola cheese, a product of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), this dish is the perfect addition to your festive celebrations. To make, simply […]
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The New Criterion has an article up by John Kekes on the ideal of the gentlemen that is a window into misguided conservative thinking on the topic of how men should act. He writes: Being a gentleman is not a matter of inheritance, wealth, or refinement. It needs to be earned by having a character […]
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Zeeks Pizza to open in Bellingham, Washington. (image courtesy of Zeeks Pizza – Bellingham) Treating the Puget Sound area to great pizza and an exciting beer list, Zeeks Pizza expands farther north to Bellingham, Washington. Zeeks Pizza Bellingham is set to open its doors on Saturday, May 29. This will be the first Zeeks Pizza […]
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Five Wines Loved by Sommeliers…But HATED by Everyone Else Drink What You Like? “Drink what you like” has become the slogan of the wine cognoscenti. You hear it everywhere: in restaurants and wineries, not to mention countless articles, books, and blogs. Aware that wine has a reputation for snobbery and elitism –not to mention an […]
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Wyke Farms wins ‘Super Gold’ and makes it onto ‘The World’s Best Cheese’ list Success for Somerset-based Wyke Farmsat the 2012 World Cheese Awards Press Release Issued 4th December 2012 Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and milk processor, has been awarded three awards at this year’s World Cheese Awards: Super Gold for […]
Read moreA few months ago, I was feeling ‘off’. I get a lot of joy out of life, but I started to realize that I wasn’t as happy as I thought I should be. I have no reason to be unhappy — I am healthy with family, friends, and money. But I felt bummed out and […]
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