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Feb 12, 2015
HAWAIIAN PINCUSHION PROTEA
EXOTIC PINCUSHION PROTEAS
Your Flower of the Month is the Hawaiian Pincushion Protea. These flowers, native to Sou...
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Feb 12, 2015
ALE IN THE FAMILY . . .
Women were the earliest brewers, and the brewing was done in her home. A good ale wife was held in great esteem — Alr...
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The Great Debate Continues STAINLESS STEEL or OAK?
The use of stainless steel and oak containers for fermentation and maturation is not just a matter of finances, thoug...
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Satsuma Mandarins & Fuji Apples
Satsuma Mandarins —
Satsuma Mandarins are most often eaten out of hand because they are so easy to peel, thanks to t...
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Feb 2, 2015
COSTA RICAN SHB & DOMINICAN
COSTA RICAN SHB — VIENNA ROAST —
With altitudes over 3,000 feet above sea level, this area develops a fine flavore...
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Feb 1, 2015
WHAT IS MINT?
Mint is the broad label applied to a number of aromatic plants native to Europe, Asia and Australia. Today it is grow...
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Jan 31, 2015
GRAPES GALORE! THOUSANDS TO EXPLORE!
Fingerprints and snowflakes aren’t the only examples of Mother Nature’s infinite variety. Not quite as well known, w...
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Jan 30, 2015
DIVERSITY DELIVERED
Featured Countries of Origin from your Favorite Cigar of the Month Club: HONDURAS, NICARAGUA AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBL...
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Jan 29, 2015
THE BIRTH OF PIZZA . . .
In Italy in the year 1889, there was a tavern owner by the name of Don Raffaele Esposito, who was a loyal subject of ...
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SPECIAL CARE & HANDLING OF YOUR GINGER BOUQUET
When you receive your Bouquet at this cold time of year, we suggest that you immerse the stems in room temperature wa...
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NEWPORT STORM BREWERY & MAD RIVER BREWERY
NEWPORT STORM BREWERY - Newport, Rhode Island
It not surprising that four guys from college wanted to start a bre...
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A SHORT HISTORY OF OUR FIRST BEER "GLASSES"
Today, serving beer in the appropriate beer glass is an indication that the host has high regard for the brew he's se...
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