Alcoholic drinks are consumed daily all over the word from wine to whiskey but the oldest and most popular drink is beer. Beer can be brewed from wheat, rice, corn, oats, with the most common being malted barley. The process of brewing includes fermenting starch sugars yielding ethanol and carbonation which results in beer. Brewing […]
While everyone knows that good nutrition is one of the core tenets of a healthy lifestyle, the role played by genetics in determining the unique needs of each individual is something that is far less commonly understood. Minute differences in DNA and even medical conditions that are passed on from one generation to the next […]
The world of coffee is saturated with several flavors. Different flavors are best suited for different situations. The same applies to different persons who prefer different flavors. Just like fine wine, coffee flavors can be matched to certain special events. Take for example Father George Rutler, in his cassock and clerical collar; you will never […]
Wine is a common drink in most parties and social events. But have you ever been to one party where others were discussing the wine they were taking? What were their likes and dislikes? Did you join the conversation? If not, why? For a wine newbie, it may be difficult to distinguish between a Merlot […]
For many, the debate is usually coffee vs. tea. For those that swear by coffee, there is no comparison to how it benefits them. It is typically claimed to be the beverage needed to kickstart a morning and provide a needed boost to start the day or even give a jolt during the 3pm afternoon […]
We Australians love our beer and while a few years ago, we were rather limited in our choices, there are now a few microbreweries that make great beer of all types and rather than suffering the ordeal of a trip to the supermarket, you can search with Google and order from one of the independent […]