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Beer reviews: Molson Canadian
Molson Canadian is a lager style beer which is the flagship brand of the Montreal, Canada-based Molson Brewing Company, a division of the Molson Coors brewing group. Molson is the oldest extant brewery in North America, having been established in 1786.
The brewery’s founder, John Molson, left England for Canada at the age of 18 with little more than a “how to” book about brewing, money from his inheritance (both his parents had died), and a dream of opening a brewery in Montreal. His timing could not have been more perfect. As a result of the American Revolution, the British military presence in Canada was high, and refugee Loyalists from the former 13 American colonies were flocking Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsGreat gift wines when money is no concern
Some things are just more important than money. If price is no object in your quest for the perfect bottle of wine for that special someone on your holiday gift list, you may want to consider one of these top-rated vintages:
2002 Shafer Stags Leap District Napa Valley Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon ($190): Patience is key for this young cabernet, which is predicted to reach its prime in 10 to 15 years. Think of it as an investment.
2005 Prinz zu Salm-Dalberg Nahe Wallhauser Felseneck Riesling TBA ($801/375ml): At $800 a bottle, this Riesling had better be good. By all accounts, it is: “Wine & Spirits” magazine speaks in the same breath of its “decadence” and “purity.” Angels and demons, indeed.
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No CommentsHow to save money on pizza
Saving money on pizza is quite easy if you are willing to be flexible in the choice of topping ingredients. You can save money whether you purchase pizza from a local pizzeria, a large supermarket deli, a take-and-bake shop, or make your own. Listed below are several tips on how to accomplish substantial savings over the period of a year.
LIMIT DINING IN PIZZERIAS AND DELIVERY
The first step to saving money on the pizzas you consume is to limit dining inside at pizzerias to very special occasions. When you do have a good reason for dining in a pizzeria, use a locally owned one instead of a big chain. You are paying for the brand name and locally owned pizza parlors Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsProduct reviews: The Magic Bullet
As they say, good things do come in small packages, and The Magic Bullet is one of them! Although, modest in size this household appliance comes with attachments and add-ons to get the job done in the blink of an eye. The set includes the following:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:off ice:office” />
-High-Torque Power Base
-Cross Blade
-Flat-Blade
-2 Shaker/Steamer Tops
-4 Comfort Lip Rings (in Four Different Colors)
-2 Stay Fresh Re-Seal-able Lids
-Tall Cup
-Short Cup
-4 Party Mugs
-The Magic Bullet 10 Second Recipes and User Guide book.
Considering it is as little as a coffee mug this speedy helper can live on your kitchen counter without getting in the way. In fact, it can make your life a whole lot simpler. Keep Read the rest of this entry »
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