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Know your Mojito

A chilled glass of Mojito is a fairly common sight in bars and pubs across the globe. Starting its journey from the South American country of Cuba, it slowly became known and then popular everywhere where there was a thirsty man. And for good reason too. (more…)

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Henry VIII – The Guy Who Knew How to Dine in Style

Henry VIII was popular for two things – his trysts with various women throughout his lifetime and his voracious appetite. He may have tried to pass himself off as an epicure but the truth is he was a plain and simple glutton. He was so fond of wining and dining that the kitchens at Hampton Court Palace filled 55 rooms and they were manned by 200 members of the kitchen staff who would typically make a 14-course meal for 600 people!

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Beginner’s Guide to Sushi

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Sushi?” You probably think of a Japanese dish made of raw fish. That is a very common mistake made by most people. Dishes that have raw fish are called “Sashimi.” In truth, Sushi is any dish made with sticky vinegar rice and it doesn’t necessarily include raw fish. Typically Sushi will have different kinds of shellfish, such as lobster and crab, with a variety of other fresh ingredients that are wrapped tightly inside vinegar rice.

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Are You Willing to Live Like ‘Paleolithic Man’ for Fitness?

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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6 Foods that Put you in the Mood for Romance

Since time immemorial, aphrodisiacs have always intrigued man. Foods that could make your lover weak in his knees; that could unlock the doors to uncontrollable passion; increase the libido and turn you into an insatiable sexual God…what man or woman could deny such tall claims? Whether these claims were true or simply a myth unsubstantiated by medical proof hardly seemed to matter to anyone. When you believe in something so desperately, faith makes even tall claims come to life. Heck, even if these foods did squat to make you feel romantic, they are incredibly healthy. And I think, that’s as good a reason as any to snack on them occasionally.

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