Archive for July, 2009
posted by admin on Jul 18
Art appreciation is somebody that has eluded me concerning years. I’ve always been rather technically minded, so painting is limited to drywall, and playing melody to mp3’s. Bartending could have being considered every art, to more, further I think flavour, if raised in a family that experiences a wide range of cuisines, is a thing we learn. Without this intrinsic understanding of art, I’m often left staring at paintings wondering “how can I relate to this portrait“. Then by means of opportunity, I discovered David Teniers the Younger while researching my Drink’s from the 1600’s sitting for Tales of the Cocktail.
David Teniers the Younger (David Teniers II) was a 17th century Flemish projector (December 15, 1610 to April 25, 1690) who painted during the Baroque period. His contemporaries were the likes of Rembrandt, Rubens, Beaugrand and La Tour. Unlike his contemporaries, Teniers II took each interest in painting life scenes. Many of these paintings depict taverns and tippling in the 17th century, which helped to give attendee’session to the 1600’s session more insight into what bars looked in the same manner as back afterward.
posted by admin on Jul 18
The Sugar: Science of Sweet presentation is now available in PDF format. I tried exporting it to Flash, but no luck, for now. I’ll be expanding in continuance some of the items, in articles, over the summer, but on the supposition that you have a question, feel free to post your question onward this page and I’ll answer it while soon viewed like possible.
posted by admin on Jul 17
There may soon have existence a new diet supplement available. In fact, it's already on the market!
A new study at the University of Porto seems to show that red wine can render less difficult weight loss.
The key may have being a chemical that occurs naturally in red wine that increases levels of oestrogen in the body. Oestrogen plays a role in the metabolism of fat, and also fatty distribution.
The study was done in animals. But, hey, wouldn't you the tender passion for it to turn out to be true…?
posted by admin on Jul 16
Pints for Prostates give by inclination be in Portland, Ore., from July 23-26 to help raise awareness among men about the need for regular prostate health screenings and PSA testing.
The Oregon Brewers Festival, what one. takes place Thursday-Saturday from Noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 7 p.m. at Tom McCall Park in Portland has graciously donated booth space to the campaign. We’ll be staffing the booth with local prostate cancer survivors who have volunteered their time and we determination raffle opposite a kegerator during the occurrence.
On Friday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. the Rogue Distillery & Public House at 1339 NW Flanders in Portland is hosting a fundraiser for the campaign. Pints for Prostates founder Rick Lyke will be upon the body hand at 5 p.m. for a special drink in honor of.
All funds generated by Pints for Prostates benefit the Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, a 501(c)3 charity with more than 300 local support chapters that help men with prostate cancer and their families.
