The world’s first matchmaking flight – Kiwis desperate or daring?

Air New Zealand is all set to run the world’s first matchmaking flight for lonely hearts. The airline has revealed that a plane with American passengers aboard will be invited to come to New Zealand in October to “get amongst it” with single kiwis. “If your dating profile says you enjoy fine wine and long [...]

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Restaurant mark-ups on wines. Is it fair?

When eating out the price of the wines are usually in the same range as the price of the food. Some restaurants have a 100% even 200% markup on their wines. Is this fair? The input and serving costs of wine for restaurateurs must be much less than the preparing cost of food. With the [...]

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Good vs Bad Wine – Is it all about perceptions?

Rarely do two people agree completely over a glass of wine. What is the difference between a “good” wine and a “bad” wine? This is tougher than one might think. Wine is a very subjective art in which we see people waxing eloquent over wines or those who spit the same wines out with a [...]

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What becomes of the broken hearted?

Well, if recent studies are to be heeded, those pining over a relationship break-up should try to take it easy, as research has proven that a broken heart can actually be bad for your health. It’s been the subject of romantic literature and soppy love songs for decades, but it seems that, far from being [...]

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Can women ever have too many shoes?

Even though all women are affected with MCD – Manolo Compulsive Disorder – most don’t take things to Imelda Marcos extremes. But who’s to say that, with the resources, time and shelf space, they wouldn’t? According to a 2005 study, British women possess £637 million (R8 billion) worth of high heels that they have never [...]

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Food and wine pairing: Bending the rules

Some food and wine connoisseurs have made food and wine pairing so rigid that they are missing the point completely. Traditionally, certain wines are recommended to be served with certain dishes. The “rules” state that red wine will complement red meat, while white wine is recommended with fish or fowl. Some people who are not [...]

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Pairing your wine and chocolate

Red wine and chocolate is a darling pair these days. With all those deep, dark chocolate notes right in a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine seems like a natural match for an intensely-flavored, dark chocolate dessert. But are the two perfect together? Maybe not, according to Sara Schneider, Sunset wine editor. “Along with those [...]

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Wine, chocolate and tea can help beat memory loss

A modest amount of wine could help to beat memory loss and delay the onset of dementia, claim researchers, who added that the same goes for a few squares of chocolate and cups of tea. However, if anyone thinks that they have got the licence to over-indulge during the winter season, should beware. According to [...]

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The best way to remove red wine stains

It’s happened to you and it’s happened to me… why does there always seem to be a white shirt, carpet or couch involved? Yes, I’m talking about the dreaded red wine stain! So what exactly is the best way to remove a red wine stain? When push comes to shove, everyone seems to have a [...]

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Health benefits of wine – Video

Good news for white wine lovers. New research shows that white wine is just as good for your heart as red. Here is a great video about the health benefits of wine.

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