Winemaking 101

Winemaking 101

Winemaking has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a natural process that requires minimal human intervention. Ask different winemakers how they come up with a product, and their answers will all likely be a little different. Winemaking is a long process that...
How Well do You Know Your Alcoholic Beverages?

How Well do You Know Your Alcoholic Beverages?

Alcoholic beverages are produced through the fermentation of plant-derived carbohydrates by yeasts. Yeasts convert the sugars in the carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide. Alcoholic beverages can be classified based on the materials and processes used in their...
New Year Detox

New Year Detox

If you feel a little bit sluggish after the holiday season, don’t be surprised. The binge eating and alcoholic drinks that are common to the holidays can take their toll on the body. They can introduce toxins that may slow down vital organs, making you feel tired and...
How Marijuana Started in the United States [infographic]

How Marijuana Started in the United States [infographic]

Smoking weeds have become common to American culture or that’s what they say. Some use it because of peer pressure while others are driven by curiosity. The history of the coming of weed in the states has rooted from slavery turned into medicinal purposes. However,...
Healthy Holiday Foods

Healthy Holiday Foods

The holiday season means party time. From Thanksgiving Day until New Year’s Eve, people attend party after party—sometimes even with multiple parties on the same day. Rich foods and alcoholic drinks are standard features at these gatherings. People often pack on...
Do Cold Temperatures Hamper Your Metabolism?

Do Cold Temperatures Hamper Your Metabolism?

People tend to blame their winter weight gain on the cold temperatures. While gaining weight is quite common during the cold months, the temperature is not entirely to blame for unwanted pounds. Rather, feeling cold may be a symptom of a sluggish metabolism. Constant...