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Wine is Chan Cox's world – The Northwest Florida Daily News

Wine is Chan Cox's world
The Northwest Florida Daily News
"Absolutely the world's best wine salesman," is what his boss calls him. Even though Cox doesn't make a point of telling people, he is very much a force

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3 Great Wine Movies, For Your Consideration – Examiner.com


Examiner.com
3 Great Wine Movies, For Your Consideration
Examiner.com
It is arguable, if not impossible to discuss the best wine movies and not feature “Sideways” at the top of the list. While there are many aspects that go

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The Wine and Food Lover’s Diet: 28 Days of Delicious Weight Loss
Eat good food, drink a little wine, lose weight! Sounds too good to be true? Not with The Wine and Food Lover’s Diet. Created by a sports doctor with a background in nutrition, this is a diet that combines healthful eating with a love of eating. Imagine a meal of bacon-topped arugula salad, pecan-crusted chicken paired with the perfect glass of wine, and closing with chocolate souffl or some ice cream and a cup of coffee and then, even better, looking at the decrease on the scales the next morning. Dr. Phillip Tirman’s 28-day plan sheds the pounds and the diet angst. He knows that most diets fail because they’re based on restricting the foods everyone loves the most and they’re impractical for today’s busy lifestyles. So he has developed a lifetime eating plan based on satisfaction, not deprivation. The key to feeling slimmer and healthier? It’s the surefire combo that is the foundation of the diet: one protein + two low-glycemic carbs = success. Using this formula, Dr. Tirman has created a menu plan to jump-start weight loss. He clearly and simply describes why high-glycemic carbs promote weight gain, while low-glycemic carbs do the opposite. Included are handy lists of beneficial Savvy Carbs and Super Savvy Carbs, which make it easy to tailor the diet to anyone’s tastes plus 100 really delicious recipes with wine pairing suggestions, illustrated in full color. There’s also clear advice for choosing take-out foods, for selecting diet-friendly restaurant dishes, and for using the diet to lose weight or simply to keep off the pounds already lost. The Wine and Food Lover’s Diet is the ultimate key to a healthier, fuller, longer, and more satisfying life.

Customer Review: I love this book!
This book is not only great for feeling good about the way you eat or “dieting” if you insist. For me it is such a nice change from the status quoe meals giving you gourmet alternatives for quick meals. Plus the bonus that you are being healthy yet feeling decadent! I have tried probably over half of the recipes and they have all turned out so well that a few are now family favorites made all the time.

If you just enjoy food and wine I think you will enjoy this book. I got it as a gift and have given as a gift and we all love it!

Customer Review: Same ol High Protein Diet
I was really disappointed with this book and sent it back. I was hoping for a book that was about having balance, eating healthy but not depriving yourself. Instead, this book is the same old song about eating loads and loads of protein. There are absolutely NO carbs in any of the recipes (unless you count your veggies). This just isnt realistic. Power to you people who can follow Atkins, but our brains need glucose in order to function optimally – I know I do! Dont buy this if you’re hoping for a balanced diet – this is not. I give two stars because the recipes look good and are presented well.

06-28-09

The Grapes of Wrath

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A Grape Affair, LLC
A Grape Affair, LLC is an organization designed to educate about wine in a fun and non intimidating atmosphere. The company also offers private wine events, organized classes


The Grapes of Wrath

Do you know an espresso drinker that you want to get a gift for? Perhaps youd like to get yourself some gourmet espresso. Well, buying gourmet espresso coffee gifts is easier than ever. With more and more stores online selling gourmet espresso at fantastic prices with cheap shipping, everyone can afford it now. We recommend 3 of the best merchants online on our Coffee and Tea Gifts page (http://www.gourmet-food-gifts.com/coffee-and-tea-gifts.htm), you just need to scroll to the bottom and start shopping.

Heres a little bit of information on what you can expect to find. There are quite a few choices when it comes to espresso. You can buy whole beans or ground coffee, but if youre not sure if your friend has a coffee grinder, either pick one up at the same time (2 of the 3 merchants we recommend sell them) or go with ground coffee beans. Most people like the amount of caffeine in espresso (myself included) and not just the taste. But for those of us who cant have too much caffeine for health reasons, you can also get decaffeinated espresso.

You can also purchase espresso pods. Before doing so though, carefully check if your machine will accept espresso pods. What is a pod you ask? It looks almost identical to a tea bag, perhaps slightly larger and acts in the same way as a teabag. Its mess-free, unlike using a filter and loose coffee and ensures the same great taste for every cup. Its much easier to use, but also slightly more expensive.

Whatever you choose, have fun with it. There are so many brands to choose from, you might want to try them all to find the perfect coffee for you. Happy shopping!

About the author:
Tara Pearce is the webmaster and author of all content at http://www.gourmet-food-gifts.comIf you need a great gift that anyone would love, visit our site for some of the yummiest treats you’ll ever find!


The Grapes of Wrath

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