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Beer/Drinks

Red Wine and Green Tea Halt Prostate Cancer Growth

June 12, 2010

Another reason to keep drinking those giant bottles of green tea (John) and overflowing glasses of red wine (Todd): “In what could lead to a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer, scientists now know exactly why polyphenols in red wine and green tea inhibit cancer growth. This new ...

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Epic Product Reviews: Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager

May 17, 2010

I was at my local Kroger a couple weeks ago when I spotted a vague sign for something called Summerfest. Without thinking much of it, I wondered if it was some summer concert series with a mismatched amalgamation of bands. Ani DiFranco, Slipknot and Death Cab for Cutie on stage ...

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Trader Joe’s, I Love You.

April 27, 2010

Too often in this world we don’t get a chance to tell those we care about how we feel until it is too late. Well, I’m not going to let that happen to me! Trader Joe’s, you are awesome and I love you. From your delicious trail mixes, specialty beer, ...

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Fruit + Gasoline = An Awesome Mai Tai at Dragon 88 (Shrewsbury, MA)

April 19, 2010

I was introduced to Dragon 88 years ago by friends. Dragon was a good gathering spot during college and has, to my knowledge, been around for years. Legend has it that the restaurant opened in 1988, which also happens to be the year of the dragon in the Chinese calendar. ...

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The Cape ‘Todder’

April 18, 2010

That’s about all you need to know. Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. Vodka (I prefer Russian Standard, shown in the photo) + Cran = Cape Codder Vodka (1/3) + Cran (1/3) + Champagne (1/3) + Lime (until overflowing) = Cape Todder. Shake well, serve over ice ...

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The fairer sex indeed….

April 16, 2010

Beer – originated by ladies? One of man’s great pleasures might be a pint of beer at the local – but an expert has claimed it would never have existed without the entrepreneurial skills of women. Jane Peyton, 48, an author, said women created beer and for thousands of years ...

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Tea Wars Part II

April 8, 2010

Not too long ago, I tasted and tested numerous Arnold Palmers with the hope of finding the best. After an exhaustive search, I regrettably came to the conclusion that Tazo was the winner with their Black Tea and Lemonade. After further review, however, I just can’t get over the fact ...

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