In a world plagued by calorie-rich diets and soft bellies, the one question everyone has is: what is the BEST way to get fit and stay that way? While the understanding we have of diet and exercise has evolved, there is unfortunately no one answer to these questions. There seem to be as many theories as there are scientists, and some of these theories are highly intriguing and may sound outright bizarre to the layman. (more…)
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Japan is famous for its teas and the tea ceremony. It only follows, then, that one of the most elaborate tea-serving rituals in the world should have originated there. The Japanese tea ceremony – locally known as Sado, Chanoyu, or simply Ocha – started off about 700 years ago when Buddhist monks began exploring the ritual of serving tea as an art form. However, the ceremony, as practiced by them, was very simple in nature, and it was honed into a stylized, perfectly choreographed ritual by founder Sen No Rikkyum 200 years later. (more…)
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How expensive could the most expensive burger be? After all, it’s just a burger, the staple diet of most Americans, freely available at every nook and cranny you poke your head into? So, take a guess again, what’s the most expensive burger you’ve eaten? I am betting they don’t make it to the top of this list!
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Imagine this: a crisp winter evening, snowflakes falling daintily from the sky, the crackle of logs breaking and falling in the fireplace, a comfortable armchair, and you with a cup of hot buttered rum. Each sip you take makes your toes tingle and the spices in the drinks leave a long lingering taste in your mouth, even after the glass has been drained. (more…)
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If you are in the capital of American food, what do you do if you feel like a great tasting, diet destroying burger? Simply any burger won’t do; you want the signature New York specialty at its very best. It can be tough to fish out, when there literally is a burger available at every corner. However, tough is not impossible, at least not for people who know the city! Here is a list that should help you satisfy your craving. (more…)
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