Having a glass of wine with lunch in the middle of your work day won’t kill you. I had never tried it until today. From healthyliving.com: "Red wine contains numerous antioxidants, including a generous amount of the rare, beneficial compound known as resveratrol. Drinking red wine in moderation offers numerous health benefits, says MayoClinic.com. If you enjoy the flavor and … [Read more...]
The Bitter Appeal of Coffee
It’s been a while since I posted about one of life’s great pleasures, coffee. In particular, I’m currently mining why the bitter flavor is so inviting.Before you roll your eyes, I’m fully aware that caffeine is a drug and one that I have a loving relationship with. It’s classified as such because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness. That … [Read more...]
Cocktail Class 4: Holiday Entertaining
The other day, I received a box in the mail. It was from Kaplifestyle’s superstar editor, Stephanie. I’m generally opposed to gifts on holidays. I prefer the art of giving whenever the mood strikes, but that’s a philosophical post for another day. Steph’s was a present of my favorite variety, homemade. In the box were her bitters, vanilla and coffee. She suggested that I mix … [Read more...]
Celebrating Wisely
I don’t drink regularly. When I do, I like scotch, neat. It’s good for my health. From organicfacts.net: Some of the health benefits of whiskey include its ability to aid in weight loss, slow down the onset of dementia, increase heart health, prevents and manages diabetes, boosts good cholesterol, fights against cancer, eliminates blood clots, strengthens the immune system. … [Read more...]
Cocktail Class 3: Wine
I recently watched the documentary film Somm. The film follows four young hopefuls valiantly pushing towards acquiring the prestigious title of Master Sommelier. These men train tirelessly for the exam. They stumble. They celebrate triumph. I couldn’t help but see some similarities between their process and that of an elite athlete training up to an event.I found personal … [Read more...]