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May 21, 2013

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Tasting some Turkish dislikes

May 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Giovanni Morelli has some advice for those contemplating a trip to Trabzon in Turkey, and examines a war of words among its Balkan neighbours over naming the rights of Teran wines.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: Teran, Turkey, Wine

A ‘Cono Sur’ of the Singapore Sling

April 25, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Giovanni Morelli had two quite distinct experiences recently in Singapore and Barcelona, the latter of which was full of enjoyable pinball fizzes.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: Lifestyle, Singapore Sling, Wine, ‘Cono Sur’

Some Gouda ideas for the reception

March 27, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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We’ve all been invited to a ‘wine and cheese’ reception, but what are the best wines to accompany various cheese offerings, asks Giovanni Morelli.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: cheese, Wine, ‘wine and cheese’ reception

Vino, vidi, vici!

February 19, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Giovanni Morelli recently visited Rome’s beautiful excess of art, architecture and history, and discusses the benefits of moderate wine drinking.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: Art, Rome, Vatican, Wine

The joy of hitting the ‘sweet spot’

January 23, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Giovanni Morelli has recovered from the festive season and looks back on his ‘Wine of the Year’, and explores when it is best for enologists to pick their grapes.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: Graham Beck Pinot Noir/Chardonnay, Vieux Télégraphe, Wine

Festive cheers for the oenophiles

January 2, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Giovanni Morelli has some gift ideas for the oenophile in your life, and some wine recommendations to accompany a traditional Christmas menu.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: Christmas menu, Graham Beck Brut, Riedel glasses, Wine

Beefing-up mealtimes

November 20, 2012 By Pat Kelly Leave a Comment
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In her continuing series, Dietitian Paula Mee outlines the benefits of lean beef, an iron-rich source of nutrition with many associated metabolic benefits — particularly for teenagers.

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: Iron, italian beef stew, Nutrition

A different Port of call

November 20, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
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Giovanni Morelli has returned from a different Port of call this week, having tasted some delightful Portuguese wines during a recent visit to Lisbon.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine Tagged With: Lisbon, Port wine, Portuguese wines, Prova Régia

Quin-what? The super-seed in demand

November 16, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
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In her continuing series, Dietitian Paula Mee looks at the health benefits of quinoa, a delicious and easy-to-prepare alternative to white rice or couscous.

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: Nutrition, quinoa, Recipes

A sea change in diet

November 13, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment
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In her continuing series, Dietitian Paula Mee looks at the balance needed in the body’s intake of fats and offers a recipe for a salmon dish rich in antioxidants and protein.

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: antioxidants, Nutrition, salmon
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